NEW YORK,NY(SMI-PHILANTHROPY,10.31.19)-Hundreds of leaders in business,philanthropy, government, and higher education gathered for a memorable evening at The Pierre New York Hotel on Wednesday, October 30 for the Institute of International Education's Centennial Gala.Martin Lipton was honored with the IIE Stephen P. Duggan Award for Mutual Understanding in recognition of his lifetime of extraordinary achievement…Photo:Calvin G. Butler Jr.(CEO of Baltimore Gas & Electric Co)...

NEW YORK,NY(SMI-ENTERTAINMENT,01.13.20)-The much anticipated newest Netflix's thriller film " Tyler Perry's: A Fall From Grace" celebrated its New York Premiere with a special screening, celebrities' guests and full cast in attendance prior to its global released by Netflix on Friday January 17, 2020 at The Metrograph Movie Theater in New York City…Photo:TYLER PERRY(US ACTOR & PRODUCER) attended the premiere...

NEW YORK,NY(SMI-ENTERTAINMENT,01.13.20)-The much anticipated newest Netflix's thriller film " Tyler Perry's: A Fall From Grace" celebrated its New York Premiere with a special screening, celebrities' guests and full cast in attendance prior to its global released by Netflix on Friday January 17, 2020 at The Metrograph Movie Theater in NYC.Photo:Mariah Carey attended the premiere of "A Fall from Grace"….

NEW YORK,NY(SMI-ENTERTAINMENT,10.28.19)-Apple TV+ original Video streaming subscription provider celebrated today, the global premiere of its new original series " The Morning Show", with main cast & creative team walking the carpet at the Josie Robertson Plaza and David Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center for the performing Arts in New York City. Photo:Wendy Williams(Host: Wendy Williams Show) attended the premiere and walked the carpet….

NEW YORK,NY(SMI-PHILANTHROPY,10.04.19)-In celebration of the SportsBall 2019 and its 25th Annual Black Tie & Sneakers Gala, the Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health(AAIUH) honored last Wednesday (10.02.19), Stan Smith(2-Times Grand Slam Single Champion), Cheryl Wills (Emmy-Award winning Journalist), Sydney C. Butts, MD & Guy Vickers, during a sold-out event at the ballroom of the Grand-Hyatt Hotel in NYC. Photo:David Dinkins served as the 106th Mayor of NYC during the early 90's…...

NEW YORK,NY(SMI-ENTERTAINMENT,09.25.19)-The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced tonight(09.24.19) the winners of the 40th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards.The awards were presented at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall in NYC and honored both national & international nominees in more than 50 categories.Photo: Raoul Peck won an Emmy representing Independent Lens (PBS) with his film" I Am Not Your Negro" in the Outstanding Arts & Culture Doumentary category...

NEW YORK,NY(SMI-ENTERTAINMENT,09.18-09.22.190)-The 2019 URBANWORLD Film Festival, ended its 3rd day of showcasing diverse films -with the centerpiece spotlight "JUST MERCY" @The AMC-42St in NYC."Just Mercy" is an American legal drama film directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, & starring Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Foxx,Tim Blake Nelson.It tells the true story of Walter McMillian, who with the help of defense attorney Bryan Stevenson appeals his murder conviction.Photo:Bryan Stevenson at the festival

NEW YORK,NY(SMIWIRE,11.15.18)-The National Urban League held its 62nd annual benefit gala today(Wednesday, 11.14.18),"The Equal Opportunity Award Dinner "; honoring Jamie Dimon (JPMo Chase's CEO), Tamika D. Mallory(Activist & Women's March Co-Chair) & Naturi Naughton(Actress, Singer & Songwriter) at New York Marriot Marquis in the heart of Manhattan. This elegant gala, known as one of the top National Urban League's fundraisers of the year, celebrates the anniversary of the Gettysburg Address .

NEW YORK,NY(SMIWIRE,11.15.18)-The National Urban League held its 62nd annual benefit gala today(Wednesday, 11.14.18),"The Equal Opportunity Award Dinner "; honoring Jamie Dimon (JPMo Chase's CEO), Tamika D. Mallory(Activist & Women's March Co-Chair) & Naturi Naughton(Actress, Singer & Songwriter) at New York Marriot Marquis in the heart of Manhattan. This elegant gala, known as one of the top National Urban League's fundraisers of the year, celebrates the anniversary of the Gettysburg Address .

NEW YORK, N.Y.(SMIWIRE, 10.21.18)-The Campaign for Black Male Achievement, a national membership netwok that support and help leaders organizations improve the life of Black men & boys across the US, hosted It's annual gala today (Thursday, October 18), commemorating its 10th anniversary with the theme: " Black Male Reimagined ! ", and honoring world renowned magnate; Geroge Soros, civil leader Tonya Allen, and CEO of Ariel Capital Management; John W. Rogers Jr. in the heart of New York City..

NEW YORK, N.Y.(SMIWIRE, 10.21.18)-The Campaign for Black Male Achievement, a national membership netwok that support and help leaders organizations improve the life of Black men & boys across the US, hosted It's annual gala today (Thursday, October 18), commemorating its 10th anniversary with the theme: " Black Male Reimagined ! ", and honoring world renowned magnate; Geroge Soros, civil leader Tonya Allen, and CEO of Ariel Capital Management; John W. Rogers Jr. in the heart of New York City..

NEW YORK, N.Y.(SMIWIRE, 10.21.18)-The Campaign for Black Male Achievement, a national membership netwok that support and help leaders organizations improve the life of Black men & boys across the US, hosted It's annual gala today (Thursday, October 18), commemorating its 10th anniversary with the theme: " Black Male Reimagined ! ", and honoring world renowned magnate; Geroge Soros, civil leader Tonya Allen, and CEO of Ariel Capital Management; John W. Rogers Jr. in the heart of New York City..