When it comes to making a little extra coin, a true hustler knows how to be creative and isn’t afraid to think outside of the box. However, diversifying one’s income is not just something for “regular folks” you may be surprised to see what some of the biggest Hip-Hop stars are working on when they’re […]
There are five issues of criminal justice reform that have long needed attention.
Hello my name is Miss. Pooh and I will be teaching class today. :) How well do we really know about Dr. King besides his civil rights legacy? I’ve found (and fact checked) five facts that may surprise you. Martin Luther King Jr. was initially named Michael, not Martin. After a trip his father took […]
AARP and Radio One Cleveland presents Future History Makers 2021, recognizing those who are making history in the Cleveland community. Nominate the person you feel is making a difference in the lives of our youth. The nomination and voting period begins January 4th and ends January 24th.
Today for Black History Month, we are highlighting film producer Will Packer. Birth Date: April 11, 1974 Hometown: St. Petersburg, Florida Fun Facts: Will Packer’s first film debut was in 1994; he’s since produced movies such as “This Christmas,” “Lockdown,” “Think Like A Man,” “Girls Trip,” “Ride Along,” and more Will Packer is married to […]
Radio One is celebrating black history by saluting Future History Makers, people giving back to our community today to shape our tomorrow. Today we salute… Derrick Holifield, Principal of the Kenneth W. Clement Boys’ Leadership Academy. Mr. Holifield is currently the youngest Principal in the Cleveland Public Schools system. Since Mr. Holifield’s arrival, Clement Boys’ Leadership Academy has […]
Radio One is celebrating black history by saluting Future History Makers, people giving back to our community today to shape our tomorrow. Today we salute… Derrick Holifield, Principal of the Kenneth W. Clement Boys’ Leadership Academy. Mr. Holifield is currently the youngest Principal in the Cleveland Public Schools system. Since Mr. Holifield’s arrival, Clement Boys’ Leadership Academy has […]
A character guide to one of our featured Black History Month heroes, Sterling K. Brown.
Today for Black History Month, we are highlighting director Ava DuVernay. Birth Date: August 24, 1972 Hometown: Lynwood, California Fun Facts: Ava DuVernay is known for directing the movies “A Wrinkle In Time” and “Selma” Ava DuVernay interned for CBS News Ava Duvernay directed the Netflix Original “13th,” which sparked the conversation about the 13th […]
Spike LeeToday for Black History Month, we are highlighting the director Spike Lee. Birth Date: March 20, 1957 Hometown: Brooklyn, New York Fun Facts: Spike Lee directed popular films like She’s Gotta Have It, Malcolm X, Black Kkklansman, and Do the Right Thing Spike Lee attended Morehouse College (earning a Bachelor’s degree) and New York […]
All month we’ve been celebrating our achievers and dreamers and doers and thinkers and creators that prove the old adage that life begins at 40. If you’ve missed any honorees, check out the list so far: 40 – 30: Lucy McBath, Anthony Lynn, Broderick Johnson and more , 30 – 20: Chadwick Boseman, Kamala Harris, Regina King and […]
A character guide to one of our featured Black History Month heroes, Issa Rae.
