June 19, 2013

Tamia Debuts New Music at 365Black Awards – Honoring Two Powerful Youth

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*McDonald’s honored some of the nation’s most dedicated celebrities and youth at the 365Black Awards held Friday at the Mahalia Jackson Theater in NOLA as part of the Essence Festival activities. The event of course kicked off with a sweltering red carpet event. No, literally, the New Orleans heat and blazing sun made it a [...]




Audrey’s Social Whirl: McDonald’s 365Black Awards Honors 5 Trailblazers: Mary J. Blige, Ruby Dee, Cathy Hughes, Benjamin Jealous, and Henry ‘Hank’ Thomas

(L to R) 2011 McDonald’s 365Black Awards Honorees; civil rights “Freedom Rider” and McDonald’s owner/operator Henry “Hank” Thomas, Radio One network founder Cathy Hughes, multi-platinum recording artist Mary J. Blige, legendary Broadway actress Ruby Dee and NAACP's president & CEO Benjamin Jealous, pose for photos on red carpet.

*In 2003, McDonald’s developed the 365Black Awards to annually recognize individuals who make significant contributions to the African American community. The awards program is an extension of the company’s 365Black marketing campaign which recognizes and celebrates African American culture, history and achievements all year round. McDonald’s supports and encourages ongoing investment in the growth, development [...]




Video: Roland Martin Interviews On The Red Carpet At The McDonald’s 365Black Awards

CNN's Roland Martin interviews US Army General William E. 'Kip' Ward

*This year at McDonald’s 365Black Awards, esteemed journalist and CNN contributor Roland Martin hosted the red carpet and captured some pretty candid and entertaining interviews from this year’s honorees including Holly Robinson Peete, Professor Henry Louis Gates, actress Victoria Rowell, radio host Tom Joyner and activist Al Sharpton. This past Friday, McDonald’s honored Professor Henry [...]