Rev. Al Sharpton Set to Be Honored At 2012 BET Awards; Releases Statement Calling Rodney King A "Symbol Of Civil Rights"

(AllHipHop News) Reverend Al Sharpton will be honored with the Humanitarian Award during this year’s BET Awards, which is being hosted by Samuel L. Jackson and will air live from Los Angeles’ Shrine Auditorium on July 1. The longtime political activist will join a list of previous honorees that include Magic Johnson, John Legend, Quincy […]

NBA Legend Magic Johnson Launches New ASPIRE Cable Network

(AllHipHop News) Los Angeles Lakers legend and entrepreneur Earvin “Magic” Johnson recently announced the launch of a new cable network aimed at the urban African American and Latino audiences. ASPRIRE, one of four new, minority-owned networks under the massive Comcast Cable company, is the latest venture from the former basketball player’s successful Magic Johnson Enterprises, […]