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Spelman College Takes Home Honda Campus All-Star Challenge Title

Posted on April 22, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

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S tudents from Spelman College showed up and showed out at the annual Honda Campus All-Star Challenge National Championship Tournament in California. According to HBCU Buzz , students from the school won the competition and took a $75,000 institutional grant back to Atlanta. Spelman College Wins 30th Annual Honda Campus All-Star Challenge (HCASC), America’s Premier HBCU Academic Competition https://t.co/UC9mDBNbJX — HBCU Buzz (@HBCUBuzz) April 18, 2019 During the tournament—which is known as the nation’s top HBCU academic competition—students are quizzed on topics that include history, religion, science and culture. The Spelman team—whose players included Ariana Benson , Jessika Agyepong , Naomi Steplight , and Maati McKinney —beat 47 other HBCUs to take home the title. Daniel Bascelli served as the team’s coach. “Winning itself isn’t the only reward. It’s about bringing these students together and watching them represent their school in the best possible way,” Bascelli said in a statement, according to the news outlet. “The spirit at Spelman is really strong. If you talk to the students, the feeling for Spelman, the feeling for HCBCUs and the support that Honda gives them is all a part of the pride that they feel.” Florida A&M University, Jackson State University and Morehouse College rounded out the top four. The competition, which has been in existence for 30 years, was created as an avenue for Honda to make an impact in the lives of students who attend historically Black colleges and universities. “Through HCASC, students are given an opportunity to demonstrate the value of their HBCU experience, represent their schools on a national stage, and connect with like-minded peers,” Steve Morikawa , VP of Corporate Relations and Social Responsibility, American Honda, said in a statement. “We look forward to celebrating the HCASC legacy and the friendships we’ve made over the past 30 years.” Through the competition, Honda has awarded $8 million in grants to HBCUs and 125,000 students have participated. Several companies are making an effort to contribute to the education of HBCU students. Hennessy teamed up with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund for the creation of a graduate fellowship program . SEE ALSO: Hennessy Launches $10 Million Fellowship Program For HBCU Students HBCU Wins $1.6 Million Grant To Help Develop Black Professionals For Space Industry [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3850892″ overlay=”true”]

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Track Star Who Was Paralyzed After Car Accident Aims To Run Again

Posted on April 22, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

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A teen from Georgia is turning his tragedy into triumph and is living proof that with hard work and perseverance it’s possible to beat the odds. According to Inside Edition Tre Lawson —a track star who was paralyzed after a car accident—is aiming to get back to running. Tre Lawson is on a mission to run again — and hopefully inspire others in the process https://t.co/9xf5x2SyWH — News4JAX (@wjxt4) April 20, 2019 At one point Lawson, who attended Westside High School, was one of the top track athletes in the country, but things took a tragic turn in 2017. After winning a track meet, he got into a car with a group of friends and the driver fell asleep at the wheel. The vehicle went off the road and crashed. Lawson suffered serious injuries including damage done to his head, abdomen, and spinal cord. He woke up in the hospital nearly a month after the accident occurred. “It was a huge depressing moment. I thought maybe this is the last time I’ll be able to run again, my career is over. I was wondering if the coaches would still be interested in me even if I recover in due time,” he told the news outlet. “Looking at the four walls of the hospital room, you become depressed really quickly.” Although it took a while for Lawson to come to terms with what had happened, he ultimately decided he wouldn’t let his circumstances defeat him. He was motivated to get back on the track. He went through a rigorous rehabilitation program at the Shepherd Center based in Atlanta. Day after day Lawson went hard with his strength training so that he wouldn’t have to be confined to a wheelchair. He recently got back on the track at his high school with a walker and was able to walk 200 meters in 30 minutes. He says that the accident has inspired him to focus on the positive aspects of life. “Every day isn’t a sunny day. You have to have rain in order to have a rainbow some days.” Lawson has launched his own nonprofit organization for patients at the Shepherd Center. SEE ALSO: T.I. Teams Up With Georgia Church To Bail Out Nonviolent Offenders For Easter 8-Year-Old Helps Siblings Overcome Sickle Cell Disease [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3850892″ overlay=”true”]

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The Trailer For “When They See Us” — Ava DuVernay’s Netflix Series About The Central Park Five Is BONE-CHILLING! [VIDEO]

Posted on April 19, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Source: Courtesy Netflix / Courtesy Netflix First Look Trailer For Netflix Central Park Five Series “When They See Us” It’s finally here! On the 30th anniversary of the incident that forever changed MANY lives — the Central Park sexual assault that sent five innocent teenagers to prison for YEARS — our friends at Netflix just sent us the first look trailer for their Ava Duvernay directed Central Park Five limited series “When They See Us” and it is just as good as we expected it to be. On the night of April 19, 1989, a brutal rape occurred in Central Park, setting off a chain of events that went on to capture the nation’s attention and forever alter the lives of five teens who were wrongly accused of the crime. Thirty years later, When They See Us highlights one of the most shocking and catalyzing instances of injustice in recent decades. Academy Award® Nominee Ava DuVernay brings the full stories of Antron McCray, Yusef Salaam, Raymond Santana, Jr., Kevin Richardson and Korey Wise to life as they unfold over the four part limited series. When They See Us will be released on Netflix on May 31. Check out the character portraits Netflix also released today below. Really powerful visuals here! About When They See Us: Based on a true story that gripped the country, When They See Us will chronicle the notorious case of five teenagers of color, labeled the Central Park Five, who were convicted of a rape they did not commit. The four part limited series will focus on the five teenagers from Harlem — Antron McCray, Kevin Richardson, Yusef Salaam, Raymond Santana and Korey Wise. Beginning in the spring of 1989, when the teenagers were first questioned about the incident, the series will span 25 years, highlighting their exoneration in 2002 and the settlement reached with the city of New York in 2014. When They See Us was created by Ava DuVernay, who also co-wrote and directed the four parts. Jeff Skoll and Jonathan King from Participant Media, Oprah Winfrey from Harpo Films, and Jane Rosenthal, Berry Welsh and Robert De Niro from Tribeca Productions executive produced the limited series alongside DuVernay through her banner, Array FilmWorks. In addition to DuVernay, Attica Locke, Robin Swicord, and Michael Starrbury also served as writers on the limited series. The series stars Emmy Award® Nominee Michael K. Williams, Academy Award® Nominee Vera Farmiga, Emmy Award® Winner John Leguizamo, Academy Award® Nominee and Emmy Award® Winner Felicity Huffman, Emmy Award® Nominee Niecy Nash, Emmy Award® Winner and two-time Golden Globe Nominee Blair Underwood, Emmy Award® and Grammy Award® Winner and Tony Award® Nominee Christopher Jackson, Joshua Jackson, Omar J. Dorsey, Adepero Oduye, Famke Janssen, Aurora Perrineau, William Sadler, Jharrel Jerome, Jovan Adepo, Aunjanue Ellis, Kylie Bunbury, Marsha Stephanie Blake, Storm Reid, Dascha Polanco, Chris Chalk, Freddy Miyares, Justin Cunningham, Ethan Herisse, Caleel Harris, Marquis Rodriguez, and Asante Blackk. About the Social Impact Campaign: Alongside the release of When They See Us, Participant Media, in collaboration with Color Of Change, Vera Institute of Justice, Institute for Innovation in Prosecution at John Jay College, and The Opportunity Agenda, among others, will launch a social impact campaign aimed at supporting the work of the criminal justice reform movement. The campaign will focus on shifting perceptions of Black and Brown youth in media coverage and helping prosecutors with new approaches rooted in human dignity and racial equity. The series debuts globally on Netflix on May 31.

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Robert Kraft: Video of Patriots Owner Getting a Hand Job Is Coming Your Way!

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Back in February, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft was arrested for his alleged involvement in a prostitution ring. Prosecutors claimed the billionaire was a regular client at Orchids of Asia, a Jupiter, Florida massage parlor that specialized in “happy endings.” Yes, that’s a euphemistic way of saying Mr. Kraft was frequently getting cranked off in a Sunshine State strip mall. Folks, this is what a 10-figure net worth looks like in Donald Trump’s America. Anyway, the whole situation has been a nightmare for Kraft and the Patriots organization, both of which have been mired in controversy for years. In all likelihood, Kraft will beat the charges against him and avoid jail time. (For an explanation of why we’re making this prediction, see that earlier bit about the 10-figure net worth.) But that doesn’t mean Kraft will be able to put this scandal behind anytime soon. Florida prosecutors are in possession of a tape that reportedly shows Kraft “receiving sexual services” at Orchids of Asia. Thus far, Kraft has been able to block the public release of the video, but apparently, it’s already been shopped to several media outlets by an unknown seller. According to The Blast , which was one of the outlets to receive the tape, the footage shows Kraft “undressed and laying on the massage table with his hands placed behind his head.” We’re guessing that’s also how he greets Roger Goodell after every Patriots Super Bowl victory. Interestingly, Kraft’s arrest came just days after the Pats yet again outraged America by triumphing over the LA Rams in a battle of coastal elite cities that was about as thrilling as watching a painting of growing grass dry. We’re not saying the two events are related, but the timing might be evidence that there is a God, and he hates the Patriots just as much as the rest of us. Despite earlier reports that Kraft was part of a human sex trafficking ring, it now looks as though Orchids of Asia was nothing more than an old-fashioned handy hut. Even so, Kraft’s involvement in this ordeal is beyond creepy. We understand why an elderly widower might turn to prostitutes for “companionship,” but this is a guy who could’ve been enjoying intimate evenings at home with top-dollar escorts. Instead, he was getting his knob polished in a strip mall by underpaid and seemingly mistreated immigrants who proceeded to hose off his juices with something called a “table shower.” Supposedly, owners are held to the same standard of conduct as players, but you know if this were a 22-year-old WRoC (wide receiver of color), there would be no talk of him returning to the league. Just sayin’.

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Joe Giudice Deportation Appeal: Denied!

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

It is officially time to say ciao to Joe Giudice. The disgraced former Real Housewives of New Jersey star was informed this month that his deportation appeal was denied, paving the way for Giudice to be sent back to his native Italy. It has taken several days for the news to leak online, but this is what source close to the situation just told E! News: “The Board of Immigration Appeals ruled against Joe in an April 6 decision.” This same insider explains that Joe had to learn about the board’s decision by mail because the process is “done entirely by mail.” Giudice, of course, pleaded guilty to his role in a bankruptcy scheme back in 2016. He was then sentenced to serve 44 months in jail, but was able to postpone this stint under after his guilty wife completed her time behind bars. Then, last fall, a judge determined that Giudice would be deported because he broke federal law as a non-U.S. citizen. The father of four’s legal team filed an appeal, which is what a court just shot down. However, on Wednesday, this same legal team filed a petition for the federal court to review of the appeals decisions. This really is the final chance for Joe to avoid deportation — and it appears to be a long shot. “We are extremely disappointed that the Board of Immigration Appeals has denied Mr. Giudice’s appeal,” the family’s attorney James J. Leonard Jr. says. “We have filed a stay with the Third Circuit Court of Appeals and will continue to fight to keep Mr. Giudice in the United States, the only country he knows, and reunite him with his wife and four daughters.” It’s true that Joe has four daughters and we legitimately feel terrible for them that their dad is about to be forced out of the country. On the other hand, perhaps they will be better off with just one criminal raising them at home, as opposed to two. As for Teresa? She will follow her dear husband wherever she goes and is committed to the man she loves and the life they have built together. Just kidding. She’s already said the marriage is over once Joe is outta here. Appearing opposite Andy Cohen last month when the topic was broached, Teresa sounded very casual and cool with the impending divorce, “It’s like starting a whole new life,” she said of moving to Italy with Joe, adding: “And [her daughters have] been through so much already. So, I mean, I’m not doing a long-distance relationship. I’m just not doing it. I want somebody with me every day. “I know exactly what happens, I’m sure he’ll be with other women. It happens. We do the long-distance thing? It’s not going to work. I’ll be like, ‘bye bye.'” View Slideshow: Teresa Giudice: The Wedding Ring is Off! Heck, there’s been chatter that Teresa is already dating someone new and planning her very own Bravo spinoff. Shocking, right? By which we mean… not shocking at all.

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So Y’all Good?: Brandy And Monica Are Going On Tour Together

Posted on April 17, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

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Source: Jeffrey Mayer / Getty via MadameNoire No, hell has not frozen over, but it seems a miracle has happened — or better yet, maturity. Singers Brandy and Monica are going on tour together, along with a list of other popular Black female performers, as part of Live Nation Urban’s new “Femme It Forward” concert series. According to Variety , the series will be full of all-female live performances, panels, comedy shows and more, and a portion of proceeds are going to be given to organizations who focus on the advancement of women. Stars featured, aside from Brandy and Monica, include Cardi B, Teyana Taylor, Jill Scott, City Girls, Ashanti, Mya, Keri Hilson, Faith Evans, Jorja Smith, Amerie and more. So far, confirmed shows are going from April through October, but more will likely be added. View this post on Instagram Introducing Femme It Forward! A series of multi-format, multi-market events throughout the year that celebrates the depth, power and talent of women in music and entertainment. #FemmeItForward #LiveNationUrban A post shared by Live Nation Urban (@livenationurban) on Apr 16, 2019 at 12:56pm PDT As for the two women mentioned, they will be performing together on July 19, July 20 and October 17 in Los Angeles, Concord, Calif. and Dallas. They are the headliners for concerts featuring Mya, Keri Hilson, Lil Mo, Amerie and Ashanti. It’s about to be the late ’90s and early ’00s all over again. Join Our Text Club To Get The Latest Music, Entertainment, Contests And Breaking News On Your Phone. Text BALTIMORE to 24042 to join! But hopefully that won’t include the drama that came with that time for Brandy and Monica. Both women have had their issues in the past, including getting in an actual physical altercation back in ’98. They were able to overcome them for a time, citing their children as reasons to bury the hatchet. However, that mea culpa fell apart after talks about doing some shows, promoting their second collaborative effort, the single “It All Belongs To Me,” didn’t come to fruition. “I just honestly think Monica and I are in a different place with our music,” Brandy said in 2012 about why touring together had fallen through. “And my vibe is a little different this time around so I don’t know. I definitely feel like the fans would want a tour from us, but I don’t know, I just feel like I’m being pulled in a different direction. I’m definitely still open to it, but right now I’m looking in a different way right now for me.” Sign Up For Our Newsletter!  Close Thank you for subscribing! Please be sure to open and click your first newsletter so we can confirm your subscription. Email Submit From there, it seemed the two had a one-sided beef, with Brandy throwing all sorts of jabs at Monica, dating back to 2016 when everyone was doing the #SoGoneChallenge and the years that followed. There were odd snapchat videos, social media comments, petty attempts to prove who was closer to Whitney Houston, and changing the lyrics to “The Boy Is Mine” to “The Song Is Mine.” However, Monica tried to stay above the drama, calling Brandy an “amazing person” while performing last summer. “I want to thank my sisters in music, they started the same time I did,” she said. “How many of y’all love and adore the late, great Aaliyah? She was special. One in a million for sure. And I want y’all to make some noise for the woman — this is the only Grammy I ever won in my whole life. Only time they called a Black girl from the country to the big stage was with this amazing person, Ms. Brandy Norwood. See the thing is, if we lift each other up, we can do a whole lot,” she said. “This is in honor of everyone lifting each other up. I’m going to do this song for my sisters tonight, for the one that’s absent and the one that’s still traveling around the world doing her thing.” And just earlier this year, Brandy seemed to have changed her tune, sharing a post of herself and Monica in “The Boy Is Mine” video with a positive caption during Black History Month: View this post on Instagram #BlackHistory #PowerfulWomen #TheBoyIsMine #BrandyAndMonica #Darkchild @monicabrown @rodneyjerkins @fredjerkins @bigshiz #Legacy A post shared by b r a n d y (@4everbrandy) on Feb 8, 2019 at 4:33am PST So it looks like the time has come for them to get over their issues and make music — and money! Monica is certainly excited about the chance to do a few shows on the same bill as her old friend. In an Instagram Story, she reposted a story from Necole Kane that said “It’s about time!!!” in reference to the tour news. Monica responded, “Yasss!” [ione_media_gallery src=”https://92q.com” id=”4036521″ overlay=”true”]

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Sooo… What Happened Next?! Here’s What 4 Fabulous ‘Queer Eye’ Candidates Are Up To NOW

Posted on April 17, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

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Source: Brian To/WENN.com / WENN Netflix original series Queer Eye was introduced to us in February of last year and ever since, the Fab 5 have had a very special place in our hearts. A reboot of Bravo’s Queer Eye for the Straight Guy , the newer series follows food and wine expert Antoni Porowski, culture expert Karamo Brown, fashion expert Tan France, design expert Bobby Berk, and grooming expert Jonathan Van Ness as they travel around the country, provide people with some serious TLC, and dispel ignorance about gay men . While all you’re really expecting the Fab 5 to do is give their clients a dope ass makeover , their time with each person turns out to be about much more than that. Karamo digs deep to show each person their true value and potential, Bobby finesses their space so they can have a relaxing place to feel at home, Jonathan makes sure their inside beauty shines through to the outside, Antoni teaches the art of love by way of sustenance, and Tan gets their gear together so they can feel confident every time they step out into the world. In talking to each person they pay a visit to, the Fab 5 also experience some healing of their own — I think we can agree, this is much more than a makeover. With season 3 released one month ago, we’re feeling the Queer Eye feels all over again, as some pretty amazing stories were documented this time around. Fans were so touched, in fact, they raised over $100,000 for one young lady, Jess Guilbeaux, after she appeared on the show. At 16 years old Jess was kicked out of her home because she was a lesbian. She continued on with life but that was difficult to do while feeling unloved – not to mention she barely had any support system to depend on. Jess tried to put herself through college but eventually dropped out due to overwhelming debt. After hearing her heart-wrenching story, fans started a GoFundMe to “Send Jess Back To College” and Jess was able to pay off her loans! Check her out these days… View this post on Instagram business fish with a hint of ceo “cut my check” fantasy A post shared by Jess Guilbeaux (@jesslayica) on Mar 28, 2019 at 9:05am PDT View this post on Instagram i’ve been savin’ money eatin’ only top ramen A post shared by Jess Guilbeaux (@jesslayica) on Mar 20, 2019 at 9:33am PDT View this post on Instagram i’m so so proud to have this beautiful fro now!! she’s a baby but i literally get so happy looking at my natural curls. @jvn was right when he said we don’t have to conform to the false ideas of beauty. LOVE YOURSELF View this post on Instagram Happy Sibling Day!! The 70's. Front row middle is my little brother in heaven! A post shared by Jody Blanton Castellucci (@homesteadwayoflife) on Apr 10, 2019 at 6:57pm PDT If you’ve never tuned in, there’s no time like the present. [ione_media_gallery src=”https://globalgrind.cassiuslife.com” id=”4208282″ overlay=”true”]

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HBO Announces ‘Insecure’ Won’t Be Back Until 2020

Posted on April 15, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

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Source: Josh Blanchard / FilmMagic for HBO If you were looking to see how  Issa Rae ‘s Issa Dee managed to glow up after the events of Season 3 of HBO’s hit series  Insecure , you’re going to have to wait a year. According to HBO programming president  Casey Bloys and chief  Bob Greenblatt , both  Insecure and  Westworld aren’t returning to HBO this year but instead in 2020. Per  The Hollywood Reporter , the list of 2020 shows on the HBO docket include  Curb Your Enthusiasm ,  Barry ,  Westworld,  The New Pope and …  Insecure . Last week, Issa confirmed herself that she hadn’t begun writing Season 4 of Insecure . “I haven’t even started writing four,” she told The Guardian . “But we needed a break, after going back-to-back for three years. Making that show means nine months out of the year, you can’t do anything else, and nobody wants to feel like a hamster on a wheel. That’s not conducive to creativity at all. So much of that show is about our own experiences, so we need to be able to live life.” Here’s a full list of HBO’s coming soon schedule, projects with production commitments at the preliminary outlet. DRAMAS Euphoria (June 16) Succession (2019) Watchmen (2019) His Dark Materials (2019) The Deuce (final season in 2019) The New Pope (2020) Westworld (2020) My Brilliant Friend (2020) LIMITED SERIES Big Little Lies (June 9) Years and Years (2019) Summer of 2014 (2019) The Outsider (2020) I Know This Much Is True (2020) The Undoing (2020) COMEDY SERIES Los Espookys (June) The Righteous Gemstones (2019) Ballers (2019) Divorce (2019) Room 104 (2019) A Black Lady Sketch Show (2019) Mrs. Fletcher (2019) Silicon Valley (2019) Curb Your Enthusiasm (2020) Insecure (2020) Run (2020) Barry (2020) High Maintenance (2020) MINISERIES Catherine the Great (2019) The Plot Against America (2020) FILMS Share (2019) DOCUSERIES I’ll Be Gone in the Dark (2020) TBD Perry Mason (TBD) The Nevers (TBD) Gorilla and the Bird (TBD) Mare of Easttown (TBD) Contraband (formerly known as Demimonde) (TBD) The Time Traveler’s Wife (TBD) Lovecraft Country (TBD) PILOTS Untitled Game of Thrones prequel Avenue 5 RELATED: ‘Insecure’ Co-Stars Seemingly Confirm That Issa Rae Is Engaged RELATED: ‘Insecure’ Producer Amy Aniobi Inks 2-Year Deal With HBO RELATED: Triggered: 7 Stages Of Grief When You Get Ghosted By Bae (‘Insecure’ Thoughts)

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Starting 2020 Morehouse College Will Admit Transgender Male Students

Posted on April 15, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

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Source: Paras Griffin / Getty Atlanta’s famous Morehouse College announced that it will be admitting transgender men to the school in 2020. The school’s board of trustees approved the move over the weekend stating,  “Once admitted to the College, all students are expected to self-identify as men throughout their education at Morehouse.” Other single gender schools across the country are also taking a closer look at admissions policies for transgender students. Mills College in Oakland, as well as Spelman College have both changed admissions policies in the past years. Spelman College graduated their first  transgender woman in 2018. RELATED: Photo of Morehouse Professor Holding A Student’s Baby While Teaching Goes Viral What are your thoughts on the changes? Should Morehouse College also admit Trans women as well? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ___ [ione_media_gallery src=”http://hellobeautiful.com/” id=”3008485″ overlay=”true”]

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We Stan The Queen: Cathy Hughes Inducted Into The NAB Broadcasting Hall Of Fame [Photos]

Posted on April 9, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Source: Urban One/iOne Digital   Cathy Hughes Inducted Into NAB Broadcasting Hall Of Fame Congratulations are in order for our dear Urban One Founder and Chairperson, Ms. Cathy Hughes , as she was inducted into the NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame this week! Ms. Hughes is making history as not only the second woman, but the FIRST African-American woman, to be honored in the radio category. Source: Urban One/iOne Digital In case you are not aware of her prestigious legacy, Ms. Hughes has grown Urban One (formerly known as Radio One) into the largest African-American owned media corporation in the country. She is also the FIRST woman to own a radio station ranked at number one in a major market. Urban One — now run by Ms. Hughes’ son Alfred Liggins III — also owns TV One, a television network that serves 60 million households and maintains controlling interest in Reach Media, Inc. Source: Urban One / Urban One/iOne Digital In other words, we can’t think of a single person more worthy of this award. Source: Urban One / Urban One/iOne Digital “Cathy Hughes is a truly remarkable broadcaster and entrepreneur whose contributions continue to greatly influence and drive our industry,” said NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith. “We look forward to honoring Cathy with this well-deserved award at this year’s NAB Show.” See some photos from her induction at the Achievement in Broadcasting Dinner in Las Vegas up top.

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