
12/06/2022
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❓Is drill music negatively impacting our community? In episode 10, Frankie discusses gangster rap and its effects on the black community and society with her panel. Full episode premiering soon! https://youtu.be/tCE5v4veDaI
❓Should black artists refrain from making gangster rap music? In episode 10, Frankie discusses gangster rap and its effects on the black community and society with her panel. Full episode premiering soon! Check out the panel below and share this with a friend. We would love to hear your opinion.
Today's convo features:
Frankie Darcell - Host
Dr. Umar Johnson - School Psychologist
Razor of OBH - Hip-Hop Artist
Andre Saunders - Hip-Hop Artist/Poet
Duron Marshall - Political Strategist
Adell Henderson - Journalist
Access to capital – whether through banking or investment – is a longstanding challenge for Black entrepreneurs looking to scale their enterprises. But some much-needed capital is entering the marketplace following a $400 million commitment from billionaire investor Steve Ballmer.
November 14, 2022 By Alan Hughes 0 Comments 0 Company News, News $400 Million Ballmer Investment in Black-Owned Ventures Comes at a Critical Time Access to capital – whether through banking or investment – is a longstanding challenge for Black entrepreneurs looking to scale their enterprises. Bu...
Neighborhood Service Organization - NSO (NSO), Senator Adam Hollier , and Real Times Media hosted an Affordable Housing Summit, which brought game changers together for a candid conversation about the Affordable Housing crisis.
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While on tour promoting the release of her new book 'Uphill: A Memoir,' Emmy Award winning journalist Jemele Hill made time to share stories of growing up Black and proud in Detroit, receiving hate mail and being called the n-word for the first time while attending Michigan State University, and how she came close to receiving an HBCU education after Florida A&M University offered her a scholarship. (Who's Who In Black)
In Episode 9 (pt 2) of Frankie Darcell Has A Big Mouth Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist discussing economic opportunities in MI, young voter influence & the Importance of Service as we approach national elections. Full video https://bit.ly/3SIuB3F
News outlets selected for third cohort of LMA Lab for Journalism Funding - Local Media Association + Local Media Foundation
(October 27, 2022) — Local Media Association is pleased to announce the news organizations that will participate in the third cohort of its Lab for Journalism Funding. The lab will help these local news organizations develop and execute strategies to fund essential local journalism via philanthro...
In Episode 9 0f Frankie Darcell Has A Big Mouth
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Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist discussing economic opportunities in MI, young voter influence & the Importance of Service as we approach national elections. Full video https://bit.ly/3SIuB3F
Episode 8 (Pt 2) of Frankie Darcell Has A Big Mouth premieres today! In this installment Frankie Darcell talks to Dr. Wendell Anthony on the 2022 Election Policy Debate, the Kanye Effect, and Why Voting Matters. All episodes - https://bit.ly/3gi14zY
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Episode 8 of Frankie Darcell Has A Big Mouth is here! In this installment Frankie Darcell talks to Dr. Wendell Anthony on the 2022 Election Policy Debate, the Kanye Effect, and Why Voting Matters. All episodes - https://bit.ly/3gi14zY
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Episode 8 of Frankie Darcell Has A Big Mouth premiering today! In this installment Frankie Darcell talks to Dr. Wendell Anthony on the 2022 Election Policy Debate, the Kanye Effect, and Why Voting Matters. All episodes - https://bit.ly/3gi14zY
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| Check out our new clip! | Episode 7 of Frankie Darcell Has A Big Mouth is out! In this installment Frankie Darcell talks to her panel about the Importance of the 2022 Elections, Violent Teen Crime Surge in the U.S. All episodes can be found here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzJKtMw3Q5UU1oAoKz-96Zg. Stay tuned for a new clip we will be uploading tomorrow!
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A Black-owned whiskey business is taking shape and growth across the country. Duke & Dame is the name of the newly minted company where its vision early-on was to change the way people consumed their experience of drinking whiskey. It aimed to succeed in its goal by creating a premium flavored whiskey that would “stimulate the senses at each stage of the drinking process, with incredible aroma, remarkable taste, and an extremely smooth finish.”
READ MORE: https://whoswhoinblack.com/growing-black-owned-whiskey-brand-makes-splash-into-market/
Episode 7 of Frankie Darcell Has A Big Mouth is out! In this installment Frankie Darcell talks to her panel about the Importance of the 2022 Elections, Violent Teen Crime Surge in the U.S. All episodes can be found here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzJKtMw3Q5UU1oAoKz-96Zg. Stay tuned for a new clip we will be uploading tomorrow!
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Recently, while on the Jennifer Hudson Show, the newly formed FISK University women's gymnastics team was surprised with a $25,000 check from Aunt Jackie's Curls & Coils. The donation will cover the sixteen-member team's travel expenses enabling these talented student athletes to attend national competitions. This team is the first intercollegiate gymnastics team in HBCU (Historically Black Colleges & Universities) history and will compete against colleges across the country.
Episode 7 of Frankie Darcell Has A Big Mouth is out! In this installment Frankie Darcell talks to her panel about the Importance of the 2022 Elections, Violent Teen Crime Surge in the U.S. All episodes can be found here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzJKtMw3Q5UU1oAoKz-96Zg.
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In episode 7 of Frankie Darcell Has A Big Mouth Frankie Darcell talks about the Importance of the 2022 Elections, Violent Teen Crime Surge in the U.S. All episodes can be found here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzJKtMw3Q5UU1oAoKz-96Zg
Joining her for this discussion is:
Bilal Qayyum - Community Activist
Tracie Burns - Law Offices of Tracie M. Burns
Duron Marshall - Political Strategist
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Hale's victory marks the second year in a row "Big Brother" history has been made. Last summer, Xavier Prather became the first Black winner of the regular series, which launched in 2000.
Las Vegas finally has a champion, thanks in part to A'ja Wilson. She was the first pick in the 2018 WNBA draft and is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.
Groundbreaking and original CNN anchor Bernard Shaw has passed, his family confirmed on Thursday, Sept. 8. As CNN’s first chief anchor when the network launched in 1980, Shaw immediately showed why he was the man for the job. Shaw retired from CNN after more than 20 years on Feb. 28, 2001.
Black Pearl Global Investments – a Black-owned asset management firm focused on reducing health disparities across the globe – has entered into an agreement to acquire Florida-based contact lens manufacturer Hydrogel Vision Corp. (HVC). As a result of the acquisition, HVC will be known as Black Pearl Vision, becoming the only Black-owned and woman-owned contact lens manufacturer in the world. The deal is expected to close by mid-September.
American Airlines celebrated the 100th anniversary of the first Black woman to earn a pilot’s license – Bessie Coleman accomplished that feat in 1922.
With an all-Black female crew, the airlines hosted the Bessie Coleman Aviation All-Stars tour, recognizing how Coleman bravely broke down barriers within the world of aviation and paved the path for many to follow.
To help honor Coleman’s legacy, American Airlines hosted Gigi Coleman, Bessie’s great-niece, on a flight from Dallas-Fort Worth to Phoenix.
An all-Black female crew – from the pilots and flight attendants to the cargo team members and the aviation maintenance technician – took the reins for the special occasion
“At a time when our nation is facing renewed challenges to our democracy, it was very timely to reassert the importance of the right to vote, the Black Press of America, and the need to continue the fight for freedom, justice, equality, and equity,” Dr. Chavis said
Wade previously won WNBA Coach of the Year Honors in 2019 and led the Chicago Sky to its first championship in 2021.
We have gained new ancestors. Rest in Power ❤️
Pending Senate confirmation on Thursday (July 21), Langley will become the Chief of U.S. Africa Command.
The Abbott Elementary star is having a breakout year!
ICYMI: "I definitely never want to be the last and I want to get to the point obviously where there is no more firsts... if I could be an inspiration or help or open doors for any other women or girl out there, then that's an incredible accomplishment for me," said Morgan.
The NHL was created in 1917.
We have more family on the podcast as Elon Johnson, the Senior Creative Executive of Production and Development at Tyler Perry Studios drops by to share gems that helped her find her way from NYC to the Source to MTV News to Love & Hip Hop and beyond.
Click the link for full conversation🎬: https://omny.fm/shows/who-s-who-in-black-hollywood/hollywood-exec-elon-d-johnson-talks-the-source-mtv
At 53 years old, Hobson has built an impressive resume. The Princeton University grad is the president and co-CEO of Ariel Investments and the chairwoman of Starbucks Corporation. She previously held a position at DreamWorks Animation as a chairwoman as well.
Who's Who In Black Episode 14: Entertainment Attorney Tony Mulrain is a prominent sports, entertainment, and social media attorney with 25 years of practice experience. In this episode he talks about going to high school with Sean 'Diddy' Combs, how Tichina Arnold put him in the game, strategies on negotiating the best TV/film deals, and how he ended having lunch every other week with Clarence 'The Black Godfather' Avant.
LISTEN NOW: https://omny.fm/shows/who-s-who-in-black-hollywood/entertainment-attorney-tony-mulrain-on-high-school
“My life has centered on the NBA for nearly 40 years, which makes the opportunity to serve the entire league incredibly exciting and rewarding,” said Dumars. “I’m looking forward to using my skills and experience to collaborate with all 30 teams on ways to shape the future direction of the league and help the game continue to evolve.”
"Our success for more than a century and a half has been built by an engaged student body and alumnae, committed faculty and staff, and a history of exemplary presidents, "said Rosalind G. Brewer, Board Chair of Spelman College. "I'm excited about Dr. Gayle's appointment and confident that her demonstrated ability to address complex issues in communities of color many of which involve the strength of Black females and her success factors, coupled with her commitment to equity, will further build on Spelman's legacy and propel the College into the future."
"On God, I've been a part of a lot of things," said Lynch, "but this is something I never would have imagined. As a young hyena I always dreamed of playing on a professional team but owning one is something special.
"As I look back on some of my accomplishments - I retired before I was 30 and now being an owner of a professional club at the age of 35 - I'm gonna continue to count my blessings. Being a part of the Seattle Kraken is something big for me."
In honor of , we'd like to shine a light on non-profit organizations serving the Black Community.
The Hatching Hope Foundation (HHF) addresses the challenges faced by underserved and low income minority families in North Texas living with autism.
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History is made!
Who's Who In Black Hollywood Podcast Episode 13: https://omny.fm/shows/who-s-who-in-black-hollywood/vibe-magazines-datwon-thomas-on-king-magazine-lega
Dawn Staley made history last night.
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We have more family on the #WhosWhoInBlackHollywood podcast as Elon Johnson, the Senior Creative Executive of Production and Development at Tyler Perry Studios drops by to share gems that helped her find her way from NYC to the Source to MTV News to Love & Hip Hop and beyond. Click the link for full conversation🎬: https://omny.fm/shows/who-s-who-in-black-hollywood/hollywood-exec-elon-d-johnson-talks-the-source-mtv #ElonJohnson #TylerPerryStudios #Atlanta #TylerPerry #AllTheQueensMen #MTV #BET #LoveAndHipHop #LAHH #MTVNews #SoulTrain #TheSource #HipHop #VH1 #Fuse #Harpo #MobWives #Motivation #Inspiration #MotivationalSpeaker #Atlanta #Hollywood #WWIBH
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This episode we sit with Hollywood publicist turned investor Arian Simone. During this conversation, the Detroit native talks about how her entrepreneurial journey at Florida A&M University took her from retail to placing Nelly's Apple Bottom jeans products on Tyra Banks and Oprah to homelessness. Her fearless hustle enabled her to bounce back securing major success as a A-List publicist with clients that included Lil Wayne, Chris Brown, and up and coming Hollywood producer Will Packer (Stomp the Yard, Ride Along). Arian is also a co-founder of the Fearless Fund, which invests in women of color led businesses seeking pre-seed, seed level or series A financing. #ArianSimone #VCFund #FearlessFund #OprahWinfrey #TyraBanks #LilWayne #ChrisBrown #Nas #HBCU #WWIBH
In this episode, entertainment attorney Nyanza Shaw shares her journey of struggling to make ends meet practicing law in Hollywood to hustling her way into building her own reputable firm to recently being hired as Executive Vice President of Scripted Business and Legal Affairs at Fremantle (America's Got Talent, Family Feud, The X Factor). She also breaks down the importance of relationships, networking, and Kanye West disrupting the system. https://omny.fm/shows/who-s-who-in-black-hollywood/entertainment-lawyer-nyanza-shaw-on-industry-hustl
Our guest Mitchell Marchand is here sharing amazing stories about hanging out with 2pac, working on set with Spike Lee during 'Do the Right Thing,' writing for Oprah, and enjoying the pleasure of experiencing Hollywood success with his best friends/high school classmates Marlon Wayans and Omar Epps. https://omny.fm/shows/who-s-who-in-black-hollywood/emmy-nominated-writer-mitchell-marchand-talks-2pac Mitch is an Emmy nominated writer, actor and producer who is often best known for delivering the closing line in the hip-hop cult classic film, Juice, "You got the Juice now man..." He's currently the executive story editor/writer on Netflix's hit sitcom "The Upshaws" starring Mike Epps, but his extensive credits also include penning lines for the 73rd Emmy Awards, the 93rd Oscars, the 2021 BET Awards, Lip Sync Battle, Marlon and The Mo'Nique Show. Marchand received his first Emmy nomination as a writer on CBS's "John Lewis: Celebrating A Hero" special with Oprah Winfrey, Tyler Perry, Brad Pitt, Gayle King and Trevor Noah. #MitchellMarchand #TheUpshaws #NYC #TupacShakur #HipHop #OprahWinfrey #WillSmith #Oscars #TylerPerry #JohnLewis #Hollywood #RealTimesMedia #WWIBH
In this weeks WWIBH episode, media mogul Nick Cannon talks about how driving hours on school nights to sharpen his comedic skills amongst Hollywood's elite, eventually led to him becoming the youngest Chairman of a television network at Nickelodeon. The host of MTV's Wild 'N Out, Fox's The Masked Singer and daytime's syndicated The Nick Cannon Show also talks about selling his first script to WIll Smith , and why he decided to start attending Howard University in this 30s. 😍 Full Episode Here: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1300-whos-who-in-black-hollywo-90748625/
On this episode of Who’s Who In Black Hollywood, Grammy Award-winning and Platinum Record producer Zaytoven explains how he managed to attain so much commercial success without having any aspirations to pursue a professional career in entertainment. The Trap Music pioneer (Gucci Mane, Future, Migos, Usher) also talks about his debut album Trap Holizay, and how he was selected to provide music for Sony's 2018 feature film makeover of 'Superfly.' Keep up with WWHIB here:https://omny.fm/shows/who-s-who-in-black-hollywood
RTM VP of Multimedia, Adell Henderson, met Cedric BigCed Thornton decades ago. He never knew he went to high school with Marlon Wayans, Omar Epps, and Jennifer Aniston. In this premiere episode of our NEW iHeartRadio #WhosWhoInBlackHollywood podcast, Ced talks about the value of relationships and running in powerful circles. Check out the full podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/who-s-who-in-black-hollywood/black-enterprises-cedric-big-ced-thornton-talks#description
The #REVOLTSUMMIT returned to #Atlanta providing an opportunity for creatives to learn, network and celebrate the culture of #HipHop with some of the hottest A-List #musicians, #celebrities and #entrepreneurs. This year we enlisted Hip Hop Historian Larry Compton (Nuface) to share his favorite moments from Diddy’s annual three-day extravaganza. #NufaceWasThere #RevoltTV #Success #Diddy #85SouthShow #RoyceDa59 #NLEchoppa #Mozzy #KillerMike #Offset #2Chainz #BlackRob #AndreHarrell #RealTimesMedia
The #REVOLTSUMMIT returned to #Atlanta providing an opportunity for creatives to learn, network and celebrate the culture of #HipHop with some of the hottest A-List #musicians, #celebrities and #entrepreneurs. This year we enlisted Hip Hop Historian Larry Compton (Nuface) to share his favorite moments from Diddy’s annual three-day extravaganza. #NufaceWasThere #RevoltTV #Success #Diddy #85SouthShow #RoyceDa59 #NLEchoppa #Mozzy #KillerMike #Offset #2Chainz #BlackRob #AndreHarrell #RealTimesMedia
We are saddened to learn of the passing of Jovita Moore. It was just last month we celebrated her legacy at the 30th anniversary of Who's Who In Black Atlanta. Our thoughts and prayers are with her loved ones.
Atlanta, as you gear up for another Hawks season, be sure to check out coverage with analyst and Atlanta Dream co-owner Renee Montgomery. Last month, we honored Montgomery with the Fighting for Freedom Award at Who's Who In Black Atlanta. #NBA #Atlanta #basketball #television #womeninsports
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