As we celebrate Black History Month, 105.3 RNB is shining a spotlight on local history makers from the Carolinas by Saluting Black Excellence. We are honoring people whose vision, courage, and excellence either shaped or continue to shape our communities. Brought to you in part by Carolina Cares Partnership. DR. KIZZMEKIA CORBETT-HELAIRE Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett-Helaire, […]
105.3 R&B presents the “We Them Ones Comedy Tour” on March 22 at 7 pm at the Spectrum Center. Not only are we bringing you one hilarious night of comedy greats, we’re also giving one funny comedian from the Queen City a once in a lifetime shot to open the show live! So get ready […]
Love is in the air and 105.3 R&B is looking for the Queen City’s cutest couple. Upload a cute pic of you and your bae, your boo-thang, your forever somebody, however y’all do love. One lucky couple will be crowned the Queen City’s cutest couple. And to celebrate love we’re giving you: Love deserves to […]
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Marvel has seriously been stepping up its representation game and making Black women more visible on the comic rack and the screen. Now, it’s starting to do better in the writer’s room, too. Author Roxane Gay has made history by becoming the first Black woman ever to write for Marvel Comics. The New York Times […]
The Academy has learned its lesson from getting dragged for being so monotone, so the film organization is doing something about its glaring diversity problem. About 46 percent of new members of its voting body are people of color, but that still might not be enough to make a huge difference just yet. Society as […]
LATE NIGHT ROUNDUP: Bernie Sanders, President Obama, Tessa Thompson, Degrassi’s Next Class And More!
After doing an interview with Spike Lee last week for The Hollywood Reporter, Bernie Sanders and Spike teamed up for Bernie's newest campaign ad.
Monday night's event highlighted historic speeches by civil rights heroes like MLK, Malcolm X, Fred Hampton, Sojourner Truth, and Shirley Chisholm, recited by Lin Miranda-Manuel, Andre Holland, Michael B. Jordan, Octavia Spencer, and civil rights icon Harry Belafonte.
Who knew Tessa Thompson was a woman of many talents?
Tessa Thompson is widely known for her roles in Selma, Dear White People, For Colored Girls and Veronica Mars (her first acting job). But it’s her role…
"Creed" hits theaters today.
The 7th installment of the iconic Rocky franchise stands alone victoriously as a new breed of its own.