In a move that will impact how the major U.S. corporations market to African-American consumers, REACH Media has reached an innovative partnership agreement with The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE: P&G) and REACH Media Inc.’s Tom Joyner Morning Show (TJMS). The pact includes a study to measure the effectiveness of urban radio and its ability to impact sales.
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Dell Inc.’s Thurmond B. Woodard on Diversity & Company Growth
Earlier this year Dell received the U.S. Department of Labor’s 2004 Exemplary Voluntary Efforts (EVE) award for its recruitment, mentoring, career development and community outreach initiatives.
Citigroup Teams with Urban League for Financial Literacy
Citigroup has launched a drive to boost financial literacy in urban communities.
Russell Simmons on drug laws, Elections, Cosby Comments and Giving Back
These days Russell Simmons is taking a shortcut to opportunity and thinking of ways he can share that blessing with others.
Funk Legend Rick James Dies at Age 56
Funk legend Rick James, best known for the 1981 hit "Super Freak", died last Friday. James died in his sleep at his residence near Universal City, said publicist Sujata Murthy. James lived alone and was found dead by his personal assistant, who notified police, she said.
Pfizer Initiative to Expand Access by poor and uninsured to prescription medicines
Pfizer Inc has announced the pharmaceutical industry’s most comprehensive initiative to expand access to prescription medicines across the United States with a specific focus on enabling America ’s 43 million uninsured to obtain Pfizer medicines at significant savings.
The Fundamental Choice in this Election
I believe it’s time we had a truthful debate about the choices America faces in this election. That’s why I’m calling for an end to the tactics of fear and smear coming from the Bush campaign and its allies so that we can focus on the issues that matter most to the American people.
Hit Man Tom Cruise Takes Cabbie Jamie Foxx as "Collateral
Max Durocher (Jamie Foxx) is an overworked, underpaid cab driver going nowhere in a dead end-job, who nonetheless allows himself to have fanciful dreams of a more rewarding job and a better life.
Black Star News Interview with Kam Williams
Denzel Washington has exhibited an impressive range over the years, playing public figures as diverse as Black Muslim leader Malcolm X, unfairly imprisoned boxer Hurricane Carter, South African anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko, and trailblazing high school football coach Herman Boone.
Jazz Superband, Latin Star Michel Camilo Head Star-Studded Belleayre Jazz Series
Superband – featuring four of the biggest stars in jazz – Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Dave Holland and Brian Blade – promises a dynamite show on Saturday, Aug. 14 at 8 p.m. as part of the Catskill Mountain Jazz Series the Belleayre Music Festival in Highmount, NY.
