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Article Submission The 2026 L.E.G.A.C.Y Awards took place earlier this year in Chicago. The annual event highlights businesses, community leaders, and influencers. Pictures from the weekend are on the next page.
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By: Jarrod Horton Staff Writer Earlier this year, I caught up with Miranda Alexandria of Get Free Chicago and Christian Harris of Common Cause Illinois. The two were at the Juneteenth Festival at Garfield Park in Chicago. I saw the two
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By: Jarrod Horton Staff Writer Multidimensional artist Vic Mensa was a participant during the 2026 Goodwaves Music Conference. The Chicago native sat down for a discussion with Justin “The Company Man” Hunte.
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Article Submission (Nashville, TN) – BMI celebrated the best in Gospel music today at the 2026 BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards held at BMI’s Nashville office. Multiple award-winning artist and songwriter Kierra Sheard received the BMI Impact Award in recognition of her impressive
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BTN STAFF In 2026, the Georgia’s Founding Fathers Initiative Proclamation honored influential men whose leadership impacted their peers and future generations. The foundation hosted a ceremony that awarded these gentlemen for their work in the state and in the culture. The most notable
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The iconic concert series brought together hometown heroes, chart-topping artists, surprise guests, and the next generation of hip-hop stars for another memorable Summer Jam. Article Submission NEW YORK, NY () – For 32 years, HOT 97 Summer Jam has
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By: Jarrod Horton Staff Writer Photos & Videos: Aishai Howse This year’s Alpha Derby in Georgia was filled with laughter, fun, and giving back. The men were in their suits while the women wore their dresses, hats ,
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Article Submission NEW ORLEANS — The Global Black Economic Forum (GBEF) convened a powerful discussion on Black women’s health during the ESSENCE Festival of Culture 2026 with the panel, “Sistas, Say It Louder: Reclaiming Power, Pleasure, and Protection in Black
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