Today for Black History Month 2019, we are highlighting media mogul Bob Johnson. Birth Date: April 8, 1946 Hometown: Hickory, Mississippi Fun Facts: Bob’s real name is Robert Bob is the co-founder of BET (Black Entertainment Television) and the founder of RLJ Companies Bob is the former co-owner of the NBA team Charlotte Bobcats Bob comes from a […]
Here’s some key events that happened on this day brought to you by Black Facts 1. 1997 – First 24-Hour Black Movie Channel BET Holdings and Encore Media Corp. launch BET Movie/Starz the first 24 hour Black Movie channel. 2. 1997 – Black Facts Online Goes Live! Black Facts Online, the premiere spot for […]
Oscar Devereaux Micheaux (January 2, 1884 – March 25, 1951) was an African-American author, film director and independent producer of more than 44 films. Although the short-lived Lincoln Motion Picture Company was the first movie company owned and controlled by black filmmakers, Micheaux is regarded as the first major African-American feature filmmaker, a prominent producer […]
Today for Black History Month 2019, we are highlighting media mogul Byron Allen. Birth Date: April 22, 1961 Hometown: Detroit, Michigan Fun Facts: Byron is the founder of Entertainment Studios, a billion dollar media company Byron went to college at the University of Southern California Byron bought The Weather Channel Byron is also known for his […]
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Let's start Black History Month off right by acknowledging this groundbreaking woman and her work.
The president praised the historical figure during a routable with Black leaders.
Many of you have taken your family to the UniverSoul Circus but did you know the circus was founded by Baltimore native Cedric Walker? Walker always had an entrepreneurial spirit and after trying his hand at a number of business ventures in the entertainment industry, he found his passion in providing quality family entertainment. The […]
Empire star Jussie Smollett‘s career is on the fast track and even he is having a hard time internalizing his journey to stardom. Fox’s Empire is breaking all types of ratings records and making history. The hit show’s star shares why he is black history.
