As parents gear up for holiday gift-giving season, finding meaningful, practical presents that promote healthy habits for little ones can be a challenge. That’s where Omie, an AAPI-owned, all-women small business, steps in. Known for its commitment to thoughtful, sustainable design, Omie introduces the Easy Scoop Plate — a colorful, plastic-free mealtime essential made to…
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Black Public Media (BPM), the Harlem-based national nonprofit that has championed Black filmmakers and storytellers for more than four decades, is taking bold action in the face of a major funding setback. After losing $1.8 million from its annual federal budget, BPM has launched the Black Stories Production Fund, a two-year fundraising campaign designed to…
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BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing Partners with Telemundo to Bring High-Octane Fights to Spanish-Speaking Fans
In a major move for combat sports, BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing has announced a multi-fight partnership with Telemundo, positioning the Miami-based, Hispanic-owned promotion as a cornerstone partner on Telemundo’s new 24/7 FAST channel, Telemundo Deportes Ahora. The collaboration kicked off with the live broadcast of BKB 44 Denver Brawl V on August 16, which saw…
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After a sold-out debut in 2024, Circle Festival is back for its second season, running through October 19 at AMT Theater (354 W 45th St, NYC). Presented by RJ Theatre Company in partnership with The Actor Launchpad, the festival features twelve daring new productions that push the boundaries of contemporary theater, embracing the raw, the…
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Independent, family-owned spirits company Victor George Spirits (VGS) is extending its reach into North Carolina and South Carolina, bringing its award-winning Fort Mose Whiskey and Victor George Vodka to new Southern markets. Founded by industry veteran Victor G. Harvey, Sr., VGS has continued to grow even amid a slow-moving spirits industry, fueled by increasing demand…
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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the winners of the 52nd Student Academy Awards, recognizing 14 outstanding student filmmakers from around the globe. This year’s competition drew 3,127 submissions from 988 colleges and universities, highlighting the exceptional talent and creativity emerging in the next generation of filmmakers. The 2025 winners join a…
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Dining out just got more rewarding, thanks to inKind, a rapidly growing dining rewards app that connects food lovers with over 4,000 restaurants across the country. With more than 3 million downloads to date, inKind is changing the way people experience restaurants—offering not only curated access to some of the nation’s most celebrated dining spots…
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Author and corporate professional Rahman Hall is bringing a difficult yet necessary conversation to the forefront with the release of his powerful new memoir, Scars, Sins Of My Mother, Faith Of My Father, now available on Amazon Books. Born and raised in Newark, New Jersey, Hall pulls back the curtain on a childhood marked by…
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Chicago’s own Action/Adventure are ready to take pop-punk to new heights with the announcement of their forthcoming album Ever After, out October 24th via Pure Noise Records. Known for their relentless energy, soaring hooks, and heartfelt storytelling, the band is calling this their most ambitious release yet. Fans can pre-order the record now. To mark…
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