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Happy Birthday #ForestWhitaker, #EddieGriffin, #JimJones and #ReggieHayes! 🎉
Stay informed. Stay connected. Listen NOW to the latest news impacting Black America on BIN News This Hour. 📻: www.iheart.com/podcast/1119...
Happy Birthday #TinyHarris, #LoniLove and #LaurieannGibson! 🥳
On this day in 1987, Major League Baseball officially renamed the Rookie of the Year Award the Jackie Robinson Award. The change honored Robinson's legacy and the 40th anniversary of breaking baseball's color barrier. Robinson became the first recipient of the award in 1947.
This week on The Black Perspective, BIN speaks with legendary gospel singer CeCe Winans, National Urban League President and CEO Marc Morial, rapper and political activist MoPreme Shakur, and more. Tune in now! 📻: www.iheart.com/podcast/1248...
Today, we remember Sandra Bland on the 11th anniversary of her passing.🕊️ She used her voice to speak out against injustice and uplift her community. She deserved the opportunity to live a full life. We honor her legacy by continuing to say her name and fighting for justice.
Today on the QR Code podcast, Ramses Ja and Q Ward discuss the latest developments surrounding the settlement of #NipseyHussle's estate. Listen now. 📻: www.iheart.com/podcast/1119...
This week on The Black Perspective, BIN speaks with former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, author and illustrator Charnelle Pinkney Barlow, rapper and political activist Mopreme Shakur, and more. Tune in now! 📻: www.iheart.com/podcast/1248...
Happy Birthday #JadenSmith, #LanceGross, #ValariePettiford and #JamalWoolard! 🥳
The 2026 #Emmy nominations are here, and Black talent is once again making its mark across television's biggest night. See the full list of Black Emmy nominees. 🔗: www.binnews.com/content/2026...
Happy Birthday #LisaLeslie, #CreeSummer, #TashaCobbsLeonard and #AllenPayne! 🎂
George E. Johnson, the entrepreneur who built one of the most successful Black-owned companies in U.S. history, died Monday (July 6) at 99. His company, Johnson Products, once commanded nearly 80% of the Black hair care market. Rest in peace. 🕊️ 🔗: www.binnews.com/content/2026...
Happy Birthday #TiaMowry and #TameraMowryHousley, #KevinHart, #50Cent and #ZionWilliamson! 🥳
A decade ago, Philando Castile was fatally shot by police during a traffic stop after informing an officer he was legally carrying a firearm. 🕊️ His girlfriend, who was in the car with him, livestreamed the aftermath, which sparked widespread calls for police accountability.
The search for Nolan Wells has ended in tragedy after authorities confirmed a body found Monday morning (July 6) on the northwest end of Horn Island is believed to be the missing teen. Wells' family confirmed his death on social media. 🔗: www.binnews.com/content/2026...
Missed the weekend headlines? We’ve got you covered. Swipe through to see some of the biggest stories from the weekend.
Happy Birthday #Saweetie, #BurnaBoy and #VinceStaples! 🎂
Happy Birthday #MissyElliott, #Plies, #AmandaSeales, #StormReid! 🎉
Victor Willis, the founding lead singer of Village People, has died at 74. He passed away on Tuesday (June 30) after what his family described as a "short but aggressive illness." Rest in peace, Victor Willis. 🕊️ 🔗: www.binnews.com/content/2026...
Six years. Countless stories. One mission. Thank you for trusting the Black Information Network to inform, uplift, and keep our communities connected every step of the way. We're just getting started. Happy 6th anniversary, BIN!
Happy Birthday #Fantasia, #DavidAlanGrier, #MikeTyson and #TonyRock! 🥳
Happy Birthday #CharlamagneThaGod, #KawhiLeonard and #MichaelPorterJr! 🎂
Lauryn Hill is an icon living, so it was only right that some of our greatest talents took the stage to honor her legacy for the inaugural Living Legend Icon Award. Queen Latifah, SZA, Tierra Whack, and Common all came together for a tribute performance fit for a legend.
D'Angelo didn't just make music; he made the soundtrack for Black love, Black grief, Black everything in between. The 2026 BET Awards gave him his flowers with a medley from Ari Lennox, RAYE, George Clinton, Durand Bernarr, and BJ the Chicago Kid.
“This shoulda been my gig,” — Keke Palmer jokingly steals Druski's hosting job and announces Cardi B's performance at the 2026 BET Awards. (🎥: X/BET)
An ICON presenting an award to another icon. Congratulations to Teyana Taylor on receiving the BET Icon of the Year Award.