NNPA NEWSWIRE — In this location the slaves were able to revive their music traditions from Africa. The rhythmic style known as Bamboula ruled the day. Eyewitness accounts detail musical movements and accompanying dance that began with a slow tempo and would steadily work its way into a crescendo of high-speed beats and frenetic dancing.
New Orleans
Posted in#NNPA BlackPress, Business, Commentary, Community, Entertainment, Hip-Hop, Media, Music, National, News, NNPA, NNPA Newswire, Stacy Brown
Houston-based Entrepreneur and Philanthropist Partners with Beats By Dre to Help Kids
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Now Jarren Small and Douglas Johnson are partnering with the iconic Beats By Dre, allowing the men an opportunity to provide quality resources for a new RWAR Digital program set to rollout this Fall. “We are looking at doing a free beta phase of the program this summer in up to seven cities,” Small, who has formed relationships with mayors, members of Congress, school districts, and others, stated.
Posted in#NNPA BlackPress, Black History, Business, Commentary, Community, Entertainment, Music, National, News, NNPA, NNPA Newswire
PRESS ROOM: EPCOT Unveils ‘The Soul of Jazz: An American Adventure’ Exhibit at The American Adventure Pavilion
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “The Soul of Jazz: An American Adventure” debuted Feb. 1, 2021, at The American Adventure inside EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. This new exhibit features Joe Gardner, the musician, mentor and teacher from “Soul,” as he shares the rich and surprising history of jazz from several influential cities. (Kent Phillips, photographer)
Posted in#NNPA BlackPress, Black History, BlerdBinder, Business, Community, Entertainment, Featured, Lifestyle, Media, Movies and Film, National, News, NNPA, NNPA Newswire, The DRUM Newspaper
Award-winning filmmaker, genealogist reveals intimate truth and personal histories of Upper 9th Ward Desire Community
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “This story of trials and tribulations teaches us, as only a few stories can, about the essential wisdom of pushing through when times get tough, learning to fight against all odds. (It tells) how many people in Desire preserved with grit and courage,” said Leonard Smith III, genealogist and award-winning filmmaker.
Posted in#NNPA BlackPress, Black History, Business, Community, Entertainment, Featured, National, News, NNPA, NNPA Newswire, Press Room, Sports
PRESS ROOM: How MLB & Clubs Are Observing Black History Month
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Major League Baseball, its Clubs, and media entities, MLB Network and MLB.com, will observe Black History Month 2021 in a variety of ways, across the sport.
Posted in#NNPA BlackPress, Black History, Business, Community, Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., Entertainment, Featured, Health, National, News, NNPA, NNPA Coronavirus Task Force, NNPA Newswire, Press Room, Stacy Brown
Superstars Help NNPA Conclude Informative Midwinter Training Conference
NNPA NEWSWIRE — With the theme: “Black Press of America: Challenges, Responsibilities, and Opportunities Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic,” the conference was backed by NNPA partners and sponsors including: General Motors, Pfizer Rare Disease, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Reynolds American (RAI). Conference sponsors included AARP, Wells Fargo, American Petroleum Institute (API), Facebook, Zillow, Nissan, UAW and Zenger News.
Posted in#NNPA BlackPress, Black History, Business, Community, Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., Featured, National, News, NNPA, NNPA Events, NNPA Newswire, Stacy Brown
NNPA Kicks off Midwinter Training Conference by Tackling the Challenges of COVID-19
NNPA NEWSWIRE — This year’s National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) Midwinter Training Conference will feature workshops, webinars, and information to help Black Press members manage their business more effectively. The conference’s theme is “Black Press of America: Challenges, Responsibilities, and Opportunities Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic.”
