Minister Louis Farrakhan was born Louis Eugene Walcott on May 11, 1933, in Roxbury, Massachusetts. After his mother recognized his artistic talent, young Louis was given a violin by his mother before his sixth birthday and began years of formal training. Later he became popularly known as “The Charmer,” and achieved fame in Boston as a vocalist, calypso […]
The late James Farmer rose to prominence as one of the more visible civil rights leaders of his time. On this day in 1998, Farmer was honored by President Bill Clinton with the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Martin Luther King Day, just three days after his birthday. Farmer was born January 12, 1920 in […]
11/16/17- Serena Williams is getting married today and it’s supposed to be a private event! Only her closest friends are the ones attending. Huggy says we’ll find out who’s really in the squad and which family member needs money when photos get leaked from the event! Like BlackAmericaWeb.com on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Sign Up For Our Newsletter!
11/16/17- Donald Trump asked for a” thank you” in a tweet after talking to the Chinese president on behalf of the three UCLA players caught shoplifting. Wanting a pat on the back, Chris Paul gives him just that with a twist. Like BlackAmericaWeb.com on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Sign Up For Our Newsletter!
How does it feel to be a New York Times bestselling author and get a TV deal with Shonda Rhimes based on that book? Pretty amazing if you’re Luvvie Ajayi, a digital strategist and author of I’m Judging You: The Do-Better Manual. “It’s just amazing to be co-signed by such a giant in television,” gushed Ajayi. “I […]
Bootsy Collins is back and with more funk! “I got some fresh vibes for your behind,” Collins said smoothly. His new album World Wide Funk comes out on October 27,2017 and is packed with funk magic! “You got to give’em what they’re funking for,” expressed Collins. Like BlackAmericaWeb.com on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Sign Up For Our Newsletter!
10/24/17- Kris Jenner was trending on Twitter for dying her hair blonde! At 61 years old Huggy Lowdown says she’s trying to Keep Up With The Kardashians! https://twitter.com/sbstryker/status/922552527534440448 Like BlackAmericaWeb.com on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Sign Up For Our Newsletter!
The BlackAmericaWeb.com Relief Fund, founded by nationally syndicated radio personality Tom Joyner, is hosting a “Friends with Benefits” Comedy Show to raise money for families who have greatly affected by Hurricane Harvey and Irma. Joyner, along with comedians Huggy Low Down and Chris Paul, will headline the shows that will take place October 26 and […]
Reach Media today announced a two-year agreement that extends the Tom Joyner Morning Show in radio syndication through December 31, 2019, as he culminates his trailblazing career. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! To commemorate the anniversary, Joyner plans to launch a two-year-long celebration campaign, sharing events and experiences with his listeners highlighting the past, present […]
The Greater Houston Black Chamber (GHBC) will host its 23rd Annual Pinnacle Awards ceremony on Saturday October 21, 2017 at the Marriott Marquis. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! The Pinnacle Award is one of the most prestigious awards bestowed upon African American entrepreneurs who’ve succeeded in business and positively impacted the communities and industries in the Greater Houston […]
