

The Merge Symposium
The Merge Symposium will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2015, in Baltimore, Maryland from 8:00 am - 8:30 pm. This one-day empowerment event was created by CEO and Founder of Relevé Entertainment, Dr. Holly Carter. The event is an extension of the Merge Summit, which is held in Los Angeles, California annually. It will consist of a full day of educational industry-influenced master classes designed to empower the next generation of leaders. Those attending will have an o


Bounce TV to Launch New Original Series "In The Cut"
Bounce TV, will launch a new original series called "In The Cut." The half-hour situation comedy will run on Tuesday nights at 9:00 p.m. starting Aug. 25, 2015. The cast includes Dorien Wilson (The Parkers, Dream On), Ken Lawson (The Parkers) and also features Jackee Harry (Sister, Sister) and John Marshall Jones (The Smart Guy) along with special guest stars Vanessa Bell Calloway (Shameless), Golden Brooks (Girlfriends) and Chastity Dotson (Single Ladies). The show depicts


GRAMMY®-Award Winning Artist and Actor Chris “Ludacris" Bridges to Promote Bounce TV's Debu
Chris "Ludacris" Bridges will be stepping into the ring to help Bounce TV promote the debut of Premier Boxing Champions - The Next Round via a new series of promotional videos for the nation's first and only broadcast television network designed for African American audiences. Premier Boxing Champions will debut on August 2nd at 9:00 pm ET. It will showcase the sport's future stars and potential champions. The telecast will be streamed live on BounceTV.com. 12-roundWorld Ba


Christian Designers To Take Texas By Storm!
The Dallas Ft. Worth Association of Christian Designers will host the We Walk By Faith, Faith & Fashion Showcase to be held in Dallas, Texas on September 20, 2015, at Seven for Parties. Well known for hosting exhibitions associated with contemporary art & design, music, popular culture and fashion, the facility will be the perfect venue for the Christian designers to showcase their collections. The event will feature a Red Carpet ceremony prior to the Faith & Fashion showca


2015 FLYPOET SUMMER CLASSIC
The 5th annual FLYPOET SUMMER CLASSIC will be held on September 5, 2015, in the beautiful 1,500 seated theater of the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center. The event will feature a world class, all star lineup of spokenword and performance art. The event will include Pre-show entertainment, cocktails & lounge and some of LA's hottest DJs @ the AFTERPARTY! The first four years of the event were sold out, so tickets will go fast. There will ample free parking and GA or PREF

NEWSONE NOW HOST ROLAND MARTIN DEDICATES ENTIRE SHOW TO NEWS COVERAGE OF THE TRAGIC DEATH OF SANDRA
NewsOne Now host, Roland S. Martin, has been at the extreme front of media coverage, closely examining the tragic and mysterious death of Sandra Bland. Few outlets are able to examine the topic from his profound perspective. Martin recently dedicated his entire show to exploring the case. Guests appearing on the show included Texas State Sen. Rodney Ellis, Bland family attorney Cannon Lambert, and Bland's sister Sharon Cooper to discuss the latest in developments in the inv


5th Annual Long Beach Gospel Fest Draws Thousands
The 5th Annual Long Beach Gospel Fest drew thousands to Marina Green Park. Despite rainy weather, the huge crowd enjoyed a star-studded lineup of the best gospel artists in music today. Performers included Deitrick Haddon, Tina Campbell, Tasha Cobbs, Kierra Sheard, Jonathan Nelson, Myron Butler, Jessica Reedy, Brian Courtney Wilson, Gerald and Tammi Haddon and more. The event was hosted by Pastor Wayne Chaney, Jr. and wife Myesha of the Antioch Church of Long Beach. Bisho


Rainbow PUSH Coalition Parnters with Google to present the "Dream Makers, Risk Takers and Money
Rainbow PUSH Coalition, in partnership with Google, presented the "Dream Makers, Risk Takers and Money Makers: Diversity and Inclusion in Tech Forum" in Los Angeles, California. The third event in a national outreach effort to support Rainbow PUSH Tech 2020. The initiative focuses on ways to achieve diversity in STEM industries. Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr., founder and president of Rainbow PUSH Coalition, led a discussion on diversifying the technology field with accredited exe

THE FIFTH ANNUAL LONG BEACH GOSPEL FEST
The Fifth Annual Long Beach Gospel Fest will showcase some of the best gospel artists in music today. The event, founded by Pastor Wayne Chaney, Jr. and wife Myesha of the Antioch Church of Long Beach, will take place on Sunday, July 19, 2015 at Marina Green Park. Performers will include Tasha Cobbs, Deitrick Haddon, Kierra Sheard, Jonathan Nelson, Myron Butler, Jessica Reedy, Brian Courtney Wilson and more. Just added to this year’s star-studded lineup, of the highly anti