Maya Jones
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Plainville, CT, United States
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Gems of wisdom: Start writing, read out loud, and send handwritten notes
Writing tips from the 2019 Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference. The conference theme was "Justice in America," but the take-away gems can apply to other topics. → Read More
Bubba Wallace is ready to get back on track at Daytona 500 after season of adversity
Bubba Wallace leaned back in his seat and sighed as he thought about the beginning of his career as a full-time driver in NASCAR’s Cup Series. The first two sea… → Read More
Singer Lloyd is back like he never left with new music and a movie role
Lloyd knew a break was necessary. After entering the music industry as a teenager and giving his time consistently and meticulously to the entertainment world, … → Read More
Some simple advice from New Orleans superstar Leah Chase shaped this chef’s career
Once small nugget of advice from famed chef Leah Chase shaped Damion Banks’ entire career. “Continue the art of simplicity and you will go farther and farther i… → Read More
Resiliency and faith in the future will help rebuild burned churches in Louisiana
On the Monday after Easter, Pastor Gerald Toussaint made another trip to what was left of his Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Opelousas, Louisiana. The navy su… → Read More
Behind the scenes of Aloe Blacc’s new video reimagining ‘Lift Ev’ry Voice’
Singer and songwriter Aloe Blacc stepped onto the grounds of Monticello, home of Thomas Jefferson, author of the Declaration of Independence and third president… → Read More
RISE and The Undefeated bring activism to Super Bowl LIII
It was a scene not to be expected, not even during Super Bowl week — Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and former NFL commissio… → Read More
Fayetteville State’s Marching Bronco Xpress finds strength in adversity
It’s been a long season for the Fayetteville State University Marching Bronco Xpress. Evacuations, hurricanes, and a lack of resources thwarted the band’s plans before they could show off what they’d practiced for last offseason. But the Marching Bronco Xpress knew that the show, no matter the circumstances, must go on. → Read More
Spoken-word artist J. Ivy joins HBCU poetry tour to inspire, uplift others
Now, the Grammy Award-winning performance poet and author has teamed up with Allstate for the Pillars & Poetry Tour to help students at historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) find strength in their own voices through spoken word → Read More
Jay Rock performing with Howard University band at homecoming halftime
Jay Rock, best known for ‘Win’ and ‘King’s Dead’ will perform as the Howard University band backs him at homecoming Saturday against South Carolina State. → Read More
The Benedict College Band of Distinction celebrates 20 years
For 20 years, the soulful sounds of the Benedict College Marching Tiger Band of Distinction (BCBOD) have managed to work their way into the hearts of alumni, cu… → Read More
Severe head injury hospitalizes Tennessee State football player Linebacker Christion Abercrombie remains in critical condition after suffering injury Sept. 29
It was a routine play. Even hours after the game, upon further review of the play that sent Tennessee State middle linebacker Christion Abercrombie out of the m… → Read More
Prairie View A&M and Grambling State bands save the best for the 5th Quarter
The storms that rolled into Texas threatening to soak a day of football and band battles were met by thousands of attendees who showed up to Dallas’ Cotton Bowl… → Read More
Kevin Hart talks about ‘Night School’ and moving to ‘a higher level’
A busy schedule is nothing new for funnyman Kevin Hart. When Hart is not acting, you can catch him in a city near you polishing off his latest comedy special. I… → Read More
1,000 miles with the Marching Wildcats of Bethune-Cookman, and what a ride!
And the winner of the Circle City Classic Battle of the Bands is Bethune-Cookman University. The Marching Wildcats, along with fans who stayed behind to watch t… → Read More
‘The NFL needs to recognize the pain African-Americans are going through’
Dee and Leslie Tounsel have been Chicago Bears season-ticket holders for more than 30 years. They’ve experienced the highs of the ’85 championship season and en… → Read More
Divine Nine members unite for Celebration of Service during MEAC/SWAC Challenge weekend
For the first time in the MEAC/SWAC Challenge’s 14-year history, members of black Greek-letter organizations, better known as the Divine Nine, united for the we… → Read More
Prairie View and N.C. Central band rivalry just as heated in the stands as on the field
The battle started long before the North Carolina Central and Prairie View A&M football teams took to the field for their noon kickoff of the 14th Annual ME… → Read More
These are the 10 most affordable HBCUs in the U.S.
Choosing a college based on what one can afford, instead of a college that one would love to attend, is the harsh reality for many students in America. In 2017,… → Read More
Cori Bostic is Florida A&M’s first female drum major of the Marching 100 She’s following in mom and dad’s footsteps as marching band alums
The Florida A&M University Marching 100 has diversified its band leadership and made history by adding its first female drum major in the program’s 72-year … → Read More