In Remembrance: Cicely Tyson
The world has lost a true legend as Hollywood icon Cicely Tyson died at the age of 96. The pioneering African American actress — who gained an Oscar nomination for her role as the sharecropper’s wife in “Sounder,” won a Tony Award in 2013 at age 88 and touched TV viewers’ hearts in âThe Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman” — was in the middle of promoting her new memoir, “Just As I Am,” when she quietly passed away.
Ziggy Marley Will Receive the Black Press 2020 Global Icon Award and Make a Virtual Appearance at the 2020 NNPA Convention
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Ziggy Marley, the oldest son of the Reggae Icon Bob Marley, recently appeared on a livestream interview with the Black Press that was reached more than 1.7 million people around the world. The socially conscious singer is being honored for his outstanding achievements in the international entertainment industry and for representing the best of the love of all humanity in the cause of freedom, justice, peace and equality.
Houston’s Project Row Houses to receive $100K from prize awarded to Solange Knowles
In the spirit of giving back and passing it on, Houston’s historic Project Row Houses will benefit in a major way from an award received by Solange Knowles.
