A Final Farewell
Photos by Bill Allen The show ended, but the love is still very real. Michelle Miller brought her CBS family and friends together to celebrate their work on CBS Saturday Morning. It was a celebration and a final farewell for the team. There was laughter, tears, and a sense of community.
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Charmagne Tripp Lives in the Moment
By: Akilah H. Green Courtesy: JRoberts Management New England born soul singer, writer, and producer Charmagne Tripp, self-described as a “New England Negro”—is a 25-year music industry veteran whose career has been rooted in longevity, adaptability, and truth. The oldest of seven and an aunt to more than 40 nieces and nephews, Tripp carries generations of life experience into her music, and it shows deeply on her newest release, Live at Parkville Sounds. The project is intim
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NYABJ Celebrates Legacy of Former President Michael J. Feeney
By: Bill Allen, Photos Courtesy Michael J. Feeny estate New York, NY — The New York Association of Black Journalists (NYABJ) has long been a trailblazer in setting high standards for journalism and leadership within the community. Throughout its history, the organization has been guided by many accomplished leaders who have left lasting impacts. Ten years ago, in 2016, Michael J. Feeney served as NYABJ President, a tenure remembered for his dedication, vision, and commitment
6 days ago1 min read
Charlie Lewis Jr. Celebrates Life and Legacy in His Debut Book, "No Apologies"
By: Bill Allen Harlem, NY — Charlie Lewis Jr. has achieved a milestone many have long anticipated: the publication of his first book, No Apologies. With the help of acclaimed filmmaker and writer Nathan Hale Williams, Lewis has documented the chapters of his life, offering an intimate look at his journey from a young boy in the South to a proud New Yorker and community leader. The book’s title reflects a mixture of conscience, metaphor, and poetic language—qualities shaped by
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NYABJ Member Honored in the Heart of Times Square
By: Stephanie Woods-Mckinney Earlier this month, New York Association of Black Journalists member Gail Hall, also known as DJ Flame, was featured among seven other ‘Visionary Ambassadors of Influence’ on a Times Square billboard promotion, showcasing their images and highlighting the dynamic, successful, and influential magazine. The Times Square display embodied their ‘Unstoppable Momentum’ campaign, which, according to the brand, features ‘Real People, Real Talk, and Real
Jan 272 min read
Marshall Faulk's Homecoming: Why Southern Was the Right Choice
By: Kevin Pryor There is something undeniable about going home. After a long journey, filled with pressure, expectation, and achievement home represents relief, grounding, and truth. It’s Dorothy clicking her heels in The Wizard of Oz . It’s the Warriors riding the subway all night in 1979, battered but determined to make it back to where they belong. Home has a way of restoring balance. That emotion sits at the center of Marshall Faulk becoming the new head football coach at
Jan 273 min read
Free Nights at the Whitney
Photos and Article by Bill Allen Two years ago, the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City launched a special partnership with the Alvin Ailey Progressive Dance Company and the local community. The Whitney, renowned for showcasing innovative artists of the 20th and 21st centuries, has created a vibrant platform for artistic exploration and engagement. As part of this initiative, admission to the Whitney Museum is now free for all visitors every Friday evening from
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