What's On Today - Saturday

Did Pharrell Williams Diss Drake On “Double Life” Track?

Pharrell Williams seemingly doesn’t involve himself in the war of words that some of his past collaborators have, but fans are wondering if a new track takes a shot at Drake. Via the “Double Life” track, some have suggested that Skateboard P may have had light smoke for Drake but nothing has been confirmed.

Pharrell Williams has been part of the Despicable Me franchise since its early days, producing across a majority of the soundtracks for the corresponding films.… Read more

Black Girls Fly: Remembering Bessie Coleman, The 1st African American Woman Pilot

over the weekend, Black women pilots and fans of Black women pilots celebrated June 15, 2021. It was the day that one Black woman, Bessie Coleman, took it upon herself to ensure Black girls could fly. In Paris, France, Coleman earned her pilot’s license, becoming the first Black woman to do so.

Born Jan. 26, 1892 in Atlanta, Texas, into a family of sharecroppers, Coleman was one of her parents’ 13 children—but across the distances of place and time, she was one in a million. … Read more

Diddy Returns The Keys To New York City To The Mayor’s Office

Ever since the video of Diddy horrifically assaulting Cassie in a hotel hallway hit the internet, Diddy’s been keeping a low profile as everyone and their mama has been vocal in their disgust and dismay at his inexcusable actions.

The video even prompted the struggle mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, to suggest that he was going to revoke the key to the city that Diddy was given just last year, and sure enough, Diddy has seemingly complied.… Read more

Serena Williams Applauds Caitlin Clark’s Handling Of Press Scrutiny

Serena Williams praised Caitlin Clark’s approach to dealing with the pressures of being in the WNBA, including the press attention.

As Caitlin Clark’s rookie season in the WNBA has progressed this summer, she’s gotten a heaping amount of scrutiny from the press and has been the subject of social media squabbles. Tennis great Serena Williams can sympathize, and she expressed that sentiment while at the Tribeca Film Festival last Thursday (June 13). Williams, who was present for the premiere of the ESPN+ documentary series, In The Arena: Serena Williams, praised Clark for her poise so far and referenced her own experiences.… Read more

Black-Owned Wellness Clubs Empowering Safe Spaces To Heal

In a world that often overlooks the specific needs of Black communities, Black-owned wellness havens are emerging as beacons of self-care and holistic well-being. These spaces understand that true wellness isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach and recognize the unique challenges Black folks face—from racial stress to limited access to culturally competent care.

Whether it’s through restorative yoga sessions or open conversations about mental health, the following havens share a common thread: the creation of safe spaces.… Read more

KMOJ-FM 89.9 LAUNCHES THE STATE’S FIRST URBAN HIP-HOP STATION

               

September 20, 2017

 KMOJ-FM 89.9 LAUNCHES THE STATE’S FIRST URBAN HIP-HOP STATION

 The New Urban Hip-Hop sound heats up the Minneapolis-St. Paul airwaves today at Noon and in the process logging another first for The Center for Communication and Development/ KMOJ-FM and HD1.

CCD/KMOJ-FM 89.9 is on the air with KMOJ HD2, The Ice. The new HD Channel, found at KMOJ-FM 89.9 HD2, is Minnesota’s first Urban Hip-Hop format. The Ice will also present Public Affairs programming in keeping with its community radio FCC license.… Read more