Black History Month
Radio One is celebrating black history by saluting Future History Makers, people giving back to our community today to shape our tomorrow. Today we salute… Derrick Holifield, Principal of the Kenneth W. Clement Boys’ Leadership Academy. Mr. Holifield is currently the youngest Principal in the Cleveland Public Schools system. Since Mr. Holifield’s arrival, Clement Boys’ Leadership Academy has […]
A character guide to one of our featured Black History Month heroes, Sterling K. Brown.
A character guide to one of our featured Black History Month heroes, Sterling K. Brown.
Season 16 of NBC’s The Voice kicked off on Monday, February 25th with Blind Auditions and newcomer John Legend joining the ranks of Kelly Clarkson, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton as a musical Coach. So far, we’ve seen some really talented artists, but there’s one with a notable distinction that is worthy to keep […]
Today for Black History Month 2019, we are highlighting the movie director–Antoine Fuqua. Birth Date: January 19, 1966 Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Fun Facts: Antoine Fuqua directed the movies Training Day, The Equalizer, Brooklyn’s Finest, The Magnificent Seven, and more Antoine Fuqua is married to actress Lela Rochon (Harlem Nights, Boomerang) and has 3 kids Antoine Fuqua […]
All month we’ve been celebrating our achievers and dreamers and doers and thinkers and creators that prove the old adage that life begins at 40. If you’ve missed any honorees, check out the list so far: 40 – 30: Lucy McBath, Anthony Lynn, Broderick Johnson and more , 30 – 20: Chadwick Boseman, Kamala Harris, Regina King and […]
Join Our Text Club To Get The Latest Music, Entertainment, Contests And Breaking News On Your Phone. Text BOX to 24042 to join! The 91st Academy Awards are a wrap and there are plenty of shocking winners in Hollywood on Sunday night, Green Book, the much-maligned film starring Mahershala Ali and Viggo Mortensen won Best […]
A character guide to one of our featured Black History Month heroes, Issa Rae.
Today for Black History Month 2019, we are highlighting the iconic singer–Prince. Birth Date: June 7, 1958 Hometown: Minneapolis, Minnesota Fun Facts: Prince has sold over 100 million records globally throughout his career and has earned 8 Grammy Awards Prince was also known for his musical ability to play multiple instruments Prince’s band was known as […]
Tyler Perry (born Emmitt Perry Jr.; September 13, 1969) is an American actor, playwright, filmmaker, and comedian. In 2011, Forbes listed him as the highest paid man in entertainment, earning $130 million USD between May 2010 and 2011. Perry created and performs the Madea character, a tough elderly black woman. Perry’s films vary in style […]