Original article by Adrienne Gibbs at Forbes.com. Beyoncé was not only the first black woman to open Coachella, she also historically kicked off the festival by singing ‘Lift Every Voice And Sing,’ ( composed by Clark Atlanta alum James Weldon Johnson in 1900 and set to music by his brother John Rosamond Johnson) which is a […]
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Beyoncé Announces The Establishment of Formation Scholarship Award
To add to the celebration of the one-year anniversary of the album LEMONADE….. Beyoncé Knowles-Carter announces the establishment of Formation Scholars awards for the 2017-2018 academic year, to encourage and support young women who are unafraid to think outside the box and are bold, creative, conscious and confident. Four scholarships will be awarded, one per college, to […]
What does Tom Joyner, Beyonce and Derrick Rose Have in Common?
[December 29th,2014 – Dallas, TX] As the year comes to an end donors around the world look to give back to their favorite non profit organizations that they support. Today on Blackgivesback.com released their ” 8th Annual Top Ten Black Celebrity Philanthropists ” list . On that list were athletes, artist, actors , and our very […]
UMES Presidential Lecture Series Host Emmy Award-Winning Broadcaster
[Dallas, TX. – September 4th, 2014] PRESS RELEASE : Emmy award-winning broadcaster opens Presidential Lecture Series Ed Gordon, a broadcast journalist known for getting the “big” interview, will be the first speaker at the inaugural Presidential Lecture Series at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. In light of recent events (the […]