Louisville’s Black Owned Media Outlets “Keep It Realer” Than The Mainstream
Louisville, KY has a national reputation for three (3) things: 1.) Sports – (The Kentucky Derby, Muhammad Ali, The Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, College Hoops –The University of Louisville)....
View ArticleIce Cube brings his “Big 3” B-Ball Tournament to Lexington, KY
Rapper/Filmmaker Ice Cube brought his Big 3 basketball tournament to Lexington, KY on Sunday August 6, 2017. The Big 3 is an eight team league that consists of retired NBA players. When we think of...
View ArticleThe 2nd Annual “Kentucky Urban Entertainment Awards” Honors Kentucky Excellence
The 2nd Annual Kentucky Urban Entertainment Awards took place at the luxurious Coconut Beach on South Floyd Street in Louisville, KY. The event brought out some of Kentucky’s brightest rising stars,...
View ArticleLouisville Organization Offers “FREE” Workshops To Teach Teens & Adults How...
Money!!!Money!!!Money!!! This simple word is literally the most important function of a capitalistic society but taught the least in our public school systems nationwide. According to CNBC , a survey...
View ArticleInspired By Late Night Infomercials – A Louisville Teenager Plans To Repair...
Many teenagers suffer from mild insomnia. It’s all part of the reaction to the influx of hormones that are battling inside their young bodies. For 17 year-old Nena Claycomb of Louisville, KY – that...
View ArticleMommy/Daughter Moments: Monica’s 4 Year-Old Daughter Tags Along As Mom...
Last Saturday, Nov 11th, the “90’s Block Party” concert series invaded Louisville’s KFC YUM Center. The tour featured the legendary R&B acts: Dru Hill, Next, Jagged Edge, Monica & Guy ft....
View ArticleLouisville Hair Show Pays Tribute To Black Men With Beards
When African-Americans think of hair shows, the first event that usually comes to mind is the annual Bronner Bros. event in Atlanta. For the last 70 years, it has been the largest and most prestigious...
View ArticleThe Family of Grammy Award Winning Singer/Songwriter/Producer ‘Static Major’...
Stephen Garrett (1974-2008), better known as, “Static Major” was an iconic singer, songwriter and producer. The Louisville, KY native was 1/3 of the group “Playa”, along with childhood friends Benjamin...
View ArticleFull-Figured Model Who Survived Childhood Molestation & Domestic Violence,...
Low self-esteem plagues a lot of women in America today, particularly young women and teenage girls. Many psychological researchers believe that the current media culture has contributed to this...
View ArticleKentucky Music Producers Quietly Create Hits For Bryson Tiller, Sebastian...
When people think of Kentucky music – Bluegrass typically comes to mind. The genre primarily exists in the Appalachian Mountain region of the state but has historically been the face of Kentucky’s...
View ArticleLouisville’s Forward Radio (106.5FM) Launches “Blackout Saturdays”– Airing...
When it comes to ‘Talk-Radio’, it’s a genre that’s generally dominated by Conservative white radio hosts like Rush Limbaugh, Bill O’Reilly, Glen Beck & Sean Hannity. Rarely are these media...
View ArticleGrand Opening Of West Louisville’s Only Black-Owned Florist – Mayor Fischer...
In the words of Reverend Dr. Kevin Cosby, of Louisville’s St. Stephen Church, “West Louisville Needs Some Wins.” His 2016, comment was in relation to the lack of economic development in West Louisville...
View ArticleHip-Hop Pioneer KRS-One Brings “Edutainment” To Louisville’s ‘Knowledge Fest...
On Friday March 9, 2018, More Education & Enrichment Training, presents the ‘Knowledge Fest 2018’ from 6pm – 9pm EST at Louisville Glassworks (815 West Market Street, 40212). Guest speakers include...
View ArticleLouisville’s Only Black-Owned Comedy Club Opens: Comedians Jason English &...
For over a decade Louisville, KY has been home to a bubbling underground black comedy scene. Comedy is an art that is often cultural. It has its mainstream acts that attract diverse audiences but...
View ArticleLouisville’s Only Female Black-Owned Art Gallery – Hosts Vendor Event For...
After coming to the realization that African-American culture often emphasizes attending college to work for others, as opposed to becoming entrepreneurs – Tiandra Robinson, CEO of T. Marie Consulting,...
View Article2018 KY Derby Edition: Rapsody Performs at Louisville’s Third Hosting of Art,...
Hip-Hop is more than a music genre – it’s a culture. That culture which began in the Bronx during the late 1970s – and was once thought to be just a passing phase represented by a microphone and a gold...
View ArticleMajor Record Labels Focus On Louisville Rapper Bblasian After “CHANGE”...
Louisville, KY has always been one of the music industries best kept secret. The small town on the banks of the Ohio River has produced countless national recording artists such as Playa, Static Major,...
View ArticleJ. Holiday Headlines A Stevie Wonder Tribute Concert At Louisville Central...
Best known for his 2007, smash hit “Bed“, R&B crooner J. Holiday is revered by many for being one of the few modern artists who creates traditional, soulful R&B music. His sultry seductive...
View Article“Kentucky Fillies” Continue Dashing Forward – As The State’s Only All-Female...
Pertaining to youth track & field, it’s extremely difficult to gain national notoriety when you hail from a state [Kentucky] known more for horse racing than human racing. That difficulty further...
View ArticleLouisville Radio Host Pairs 50 Teenage Black Boys With Positive Black Male...
Addressing what he considers to be a national crisis, Louisville radio host Shawn Mucker organized the Young Men of Color Expo, to help steer young black males, ages 11-14, away from drugs, crime and...
View ArticleSwim Wear & Lingerie Models Rip The Runway At Hotel Louisville
When thinking of fashion shows, cities like New York, Miami and Paris usually come to mind. However, Davin Anderson of Vybe Ent has fashion industry eyes focused on Louisville, KY for his unique brand...
View Article$2,500 Scholarship Awarded To Beauty School Student At Louisville’s Inaugural...
Two Louisville beauty shop owners, decided to pay homage to Louisville’s beauty & barber industry by holding an elegant Gala to support the culture they’ve been a part of for the past two decades....
View ArticleLouisville R&B Artist ‘Junior J’ Scores A Regional Hit With Classic DeBarge...
As of late, music artists from Louisville, KY have began to make an impact on regional and national music scenes. The latest to do so is R&B artist Junior J. The 502 crooner is only in his 20s but...
View ArticleLouisville Coffee Shop Brews Up Creative Frappés & Local Artwork
M.A.F. Galleries brings an artistic twist to the coffee drinking experience in Louisville. While sipping on a hot or cold beverage, customers can lounge on the sofas, outdoor patio, or opt to browse...
View ArticleHometown Hero, Jamon Brown Of The Los Angeles Rams, Holds Free Football Camp...
Making it big and giving back to his hometown has always been on Jamon Brown’s “to-do” list. The 6’4 – 323 lbs professional football player is beast on the football field but a gentle giant in real...
View ArticleSeafood Lady Opens A Second Louisville Restaurant On Fern Valley Road
After three years in the restaurant business – Seafood Lady is expanding. The second location will open on July 21, 2018, at 3201 Fern Valley Rd Suite 113. The ribbon cutting will take place at 1pm....
View ArticleThe Youth Repertory Theater Troupe of Louisville Casts Brown-Skinned...
Theater Arts is more than just acting. It often requires actors/actresses to expand their vocabularies, sharpen their memorization skills and study other cultures. Creativity is a natural gift but to...
View ArticleAfter Several Sold Out Shows -14 Year-Old Louisville DJ Turns His Hobby Into...
In the 1970s and 80s, the first taste of entrepreneurship for many American teenage boys was either a paper route or a summer job cutting grass. The thought of earning $12 – $15 each week was plenty of...
View ArticleLouisville Playwright, Leslie Pryor, Kicks Off Black History Month With Her...
Suspense, Drama and Social Awareness took center stage at Leslie Pryor’s, latest theatrical production – entitled “Deception.” The entertaining, yet thought provoking, stage play captivated its sold...
View ArticleLouisville Football Camp Organized To Help Student-Athletes Make It To College
There are many talented high school football players throughout the state of Kentucky but unfortunately the Bluegrass State is primarily known for producing high level basketball talent as opposed to...
View ArticleLouisville: Omega Psi Phi Presents: Sundress, Seersucker & Stilettos Affair...
Saturday August 17, 2019 from 5pm – 11pm 1701 West Muhammad Ali Blvd Louisville, KY 40203 Brought to you by: by Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Theta Omega Chapter Tickets range $40-$600 available at...
View ArticleLouisville: Anthony ‘Gip’ Palm Presents: Summer Breeze Groove Theory Vol. 2
Anthony Gip Palm is back with “Summer Breeze Groove Theory Vol. 2” Sun Sept 1st from 1030pm-3am. Venue: The Manhattan Project Kitchen and Bar. 2101 Frankfort Ave Louisville KY (Exclusive RSVP event,...
View ArticleLouisville: 80s & 90s Old School Rock The Belle Cruise Ft. DJ Kaos & DJ Rob Mac
80s & 90s OLD SCHOOL ROCK THE BELLE CRUISE FEATURING DJ KAOS AND DJ ROB MAC About this Event: Per Eventbrite: Date And Time: Sat, October 12, 2019 8:00 PM – 11:59 PM EDT Add to Calendar Location:...
View ArticleLexington KY: The 90s Kickback Concert at Legends BallPark
Bonaphied Ent Presents: The 90s Kickback Concert ft: *Next (Hits: Wifey, Butta Love, Too Close) *Doug E. Fresh (Hits: The Show, La-Di-Da-Di) *Al B. Sure (Hits: Nite and Day, Off On Your Own:Girl,...
View ArticleCincinnati: Regional 4th Annual Black Excellence Weekend – Two Events: Bobby...
Cincinnati, Louisville, Lexington, Frankfort, Chicago, Columbus, Cleveland, Akron, Detroit, Atlanta Dayton and surrounding areas End your summer the right way with DC Enterprise and DELUX NIGHTLIFE...
View ArticleThe Iconic “Funk Fest”– Outdoor Urban Music Festival – Heads To Nashville
The iconic Funk Fest – outdoor urban music festival – is coming to Nashville, TN – August 9th & 10th. The two-day music extravaganza will feature legendary R&B acts on Friday August 9th – And a...
View ArticleRapper “DaBaby” Coming To Louisville’s Bourbon Hall
Interscope recording artist DaBaby is performing at Louisville’s Bourbon Hall on Friday, August 9th. The Charlotte, NC rapper is best known for his chart topping hits Suge (Yea Yea), Next Song, Walker...
View ArticleLouisville: Branding, Brews & BBQ Marketing Workshop
Small Business Owners: Have you ever wondered if it is possible to market your product(s) and services more effectively? Have you ever wanted to learn the tricks-of-the-trade that major corporations...
View ArticleLouisville: African American Heritage Festival 2019
The 7th annual Louisville African American Heritage Festival takes place on August 16th & 17th at Ben Washer Park and various other locations throughout the city. The festival is hosted by Stacy...
View ArticleLouisville Spotlight: Artist of the Week – Divine C.U.T.S. feat. Jeff Guernsey
After nearly 30 years of dropping music – Divine C.U.T.S. is back with a new sound – proving that his relevancy hasn’t diminished one bit. The Louisville based rapper is back with his latest release, I...
View ArticleAfter Successful 16 City Tour, Louisville Rapper “Mr. Yola” Returns Home For...
Born in Brooklyn, New York but raised in Louisville, KY – hip-hop artist “Mr. Yola” has experienced the best of both worlds, in terms of musical influences. The 24 year-old rapper possesses the lyrical...
View ArticlePlaywright, Leslie Pryor, Nicknamed “Louisville’s Tyler Perry” After Selling...
When playwrights and stage plays are mentioned in the metro-Louisville, KY area, one name is consistent within those conversations – Leslie Pryor Productions. Pryor’s ninth stage play “When Marriage...
View ArticleDebut Stageplay By 26 Year-Old Louisville Playwright – Keeps Audiences At The...
When one thinks of Christmas stageplays – traditional themes of love, worship and joyfulness often come to mind. However, this would not be the case with The Jones Family Christmas stageplay. This...
View ArticleLouisville Black Business Owners Celebrate Juneteenth With Discounts During...
Over 50 Louisville, KY ‘Black-Owned Businesses’ will celebrate Juneteenth 2020, by offering discounts on their products and services during the 3rd Annual 502 Black Business Week. 502 Black Business...
View ArticleBreonna Taylor’s Mother Says LMPD Never Informed Her That They Murdered Her...
Breonna Taylor (26) was murdered by Louisville, KY police officers on March 13, 2020, when three officers: Sgt. Jonathon Mattingly, officer Brett Hankison and officer Myles Cosgrove, of the Louisville...
View ArticleBlack Female Healthcare Providers, Partner To Open A West Louisville Medical...
Louisville’s predominately black Russell neighborhood has been the focus of economic development over the past few years. The blighted community that once housed the notorious Beecher Terrace Public...
View ArticleProtected: JCPS Teacher Charged With Sexually Abusing A 13 Year-Old Male...
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View ArticleNail Salon Owner Thrives Through Pandemic: Brings New Location To Downtown...
As the Covid-19 pandemic has been disastrous for many small businesses, Nakeita Tilford continues to focus on her craft – and has expanded her business, which now has relocated to a prime downtown...
View ArticleAt Kentucky ‘Mount Westmore’ Concert – Snoop Dogg, Too Short, Ice Cube & E-40...
The newly formed hip-hop supergroup, Mount Westmore, rolled into a nearly sold-out Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY on Saturday November 20th. Following the success of many West Coast-themed concert series...
View Article1920s Murder/Mystery Play-Makes History in Louisville With an All Black Cast
“MURDER IN HARLEM” is the latest theatrical performance created by Leslie Pryor Productions (LPP). The Louisville, KY based production company has become so synonymous with faith-based original stage...
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