The original playboy has passed. Hugh Hefner, the founder of the iconic Playboy magazine, died at the Playboy Mansion, of natural causes at age 91, Playboy Enterprises said in a statement on Wednesday. Hefner started the legendary Magazine in Chicago in 1953 with the help of a $1,000 loan from his mother. From there the […]
The 2017 Emmy Awards were celebrated for maybe their most diverse nominee list in history. Also, Atlanta’s Donald Glover and Lena Waithe made history by winning awards in their respective categories. However, The during their memoriam segment the Television Academy happened to forget to honor comedians Charlie Murphy and Dick Gregory. Donald Glover, Lena Waithe […]
Jay-Z closed out The Meadows Music and Arts Festival in New York City with a banger of a set, performing throwback hits like “Big Pimpin” all the way to hits like “Bam” from his recently released album 4:44. But one song in particular stood out from the rest. Hov dedicated his song “The Story Of O.J.” […]
In honor of his legacy, many will come from across the world to celebration the life of Dick Gregory. Urban One will head the coverage as TV One’s Roland Martin will host a live stream of his homegoing service this Saturday, Sept. 16, starting at 3pm here. We will also carry the livestream here on […]
Legendary comedian and civil rights activist Dick Gregory has reportedly passed away at the age of 84. TVOne’s Roland Martin tweeted the news that Gregory had passed on. Gregory became popular in the 1950’s as a comic while serving in the military. Throughout his career Gregory used his voice and platform to bright to light political unjust through activism, […]
Follow Majic 102.3/92.7 On Twitter: Ben’s Chili Bowl is not only known for it’s delicious dogs but also for his famed mural! Wednesday, Ben’s unveiled the beginnings of their new mural featuring legends such as Muhammad Ali, Marion Barry, Chuck Brown, Dave Chappelle, Roberta Flack, Dick Gregory, Majic’s own Russ Parr and Donnie Simpson, Prince and more! […]
Comedian Dick Gregory is performing at the Howard Theater in Washington, DC with Paul Mooney Saturday, February 11th, but before he takes the stage, he talks to the Tom Joyner Morning Show about how powerful white folks are, what makes a marriage last and much more. The comedy legend will also be at the Baltimore Comedy […]
12/22/16- Comedian Dick Gregory performs at the Arlington Improv this weekend but before he takes the stage he talks to the Tom Joyner Morning Show about Joe Morton’s portrayal of him on Broadway, Trump and much more. Watch the entire interview above. Like BlackAmericaWeb.com on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter.
Howard University on Sunday honored Cathy Hughes, Founder and Chairperson of Radio One, Inc., the largest Black-owned multi-media company in the country, at the unveiling of the Cathy Hughes School of Communications.
Dick Gregory is a man of many talents.
