What's On Today - Friday

A good interviewer knows the importance of forming a bond with their subject, especially as it can lead to a deeper connection beyond the Q&A itself. No one knows that sentiment better than veteran journalist Kevin Powell, who had the rare pleasure of meeting late rap icon Tupac and interviewing him on multiple occasions.

Powell was even present in Las Vegas on the tragic night of September 7, 1996, when the West Coast icon was gunned down in his vehicle, tragically succumbing to his injuries on September 13, 1996.… Read more

Black people — despite finding themselves at the bottom rung of the nation’s economic ladder — are collectively among the top ranks of financial contributors to charitable causes.

As Giving Tuesday arrives this year, it’s important to remember that having meager resources has not stopped the Black community from being among the most reliable donors, philanthropic experts told NewsOne. The annual observation comes the Tuesday following Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday to encourage people to support charitable causes.… Read more

Steve Harvey doesn’t play about his wife, Marjorie Harvey

Over the weekend, the 66-year-old television host got emotional during his acceptance speech at theGrio Awards. The comedian was presented with The Television Icon Award at the annual awards ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 25, and when he took the stage to accept the honor, he dedicated his speech to Marjorie Harvey, his wife of 16 years.

“That woman right there been down with me like four flat tires,” the Family Feud host said while pointing at Marjorie.… Read more

As fans, there are certain years that we’re blessed with a premium of amazing music. 2022 is a prime example. Last year, we got albums from heavyweights such as Beyoncé (Renaissance), Kendrick Lamar (Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers), Drake (Honestly, Nevermind AND Her Loss), SZA (SOS), Summer Walker (Still Over It) and Future (I NEVER LIKED YOU). In 20 years when we look back at 2022, it will be difficult for us not to consider it as a standout year for music, with numerous potential classics. … Read more

Families and friends traditionally gather to express gratitude during this time of year. Many also participate in acts of service and charity as a way of giving back to their local communities.

As communication scholars who study intercultural communication, we have studied how the many languages around the world have their own unique words and expressions for saying “thank you.” In turn, these expressions reveal very different assumptions about how human beings relate to one another and about the world we collectively inhabit.… Read more