NewME Update + Winter/Spring Founders Announced
Though the pleasant insanity of 2011 is a not-so-distant memory its an exciting time to both look back and move forward with NewME. When I use to edit BlackWeb20.com it was a great outlet to share what was going on in my business and also pontificate on industry news. However, as I got busier and [...]
Read MoreTyler Perry to Chat With Fans Live From Yahoo and Facebook
Tyler Perry is stepping into the live streaming world for his upcoming film Good Deeds. Perry will be answering fans questions live about the film and then will make his red carpet premiere available to his fans via an official livestream on the Good Deeds Facebook page and Yahoo. The live events are through a [...]
Read MoreThe Root Highlights Young African-American Innovators
The Root highlights 25 young innovators on its Young Futurist list for 2012. The Young Futurists are between the ages of 16 and 22 and are committed to making the world a better place through innovative ideas. Each year, The Root conducts an open nomination process, seeking candidates who are not only achievers but also [...]
Read MorePresident Obama’s 2012 Campaign Spotify Playlist Has a Hint of Soul
President Obama and his 2012 Campaign are making sure they cover all social media avenues, even digital music. The president and his campaign released a Spotify playlist called the 2012 Campaign Playlist, but what’s on it? The playlist consist of 28 songs from a variety of different artists. There are about five R&B tracks incorporated [...]
Read MoreOnline Digital Filmmaker Showcase Launches Focusing on the African Diaspora
Shadow and Act , a blog turned online film competition with focus on black cinema through the African Diaspora launched its third round of the Shadow and Act Digital Filmmaker showcase this week. The Shadow and Act Digital Filmmaker Showcase is an online film competition designed to make filmmakers of color that are creating original, artistically [...]
Read MoreCNN Suspends Roland Martin Over Tweets
CNN Wednesday suspended commentator Roland Martin over the tweets that the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation has denounced as anti-gay. Roland MartinA CNN spokeswoman confirmed Wednesday afternoon that the network issued this statement: “Roland Martin’s tweets were regrettable and offensive. Language that demeans is inconsistent with the values and culture of our organization, and is not [...]
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