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Yahoo
22-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Experience the spirit of tradition with the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe's 27th Annual Pow Wow
AVOYELLES PARISH, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana is hosting its 27th Annual Pow Wow in Marksville. According to a press release, the annual public event welcomes various regional Indigenous tribes to come together and celebrate their shared cultures through vibrant craft displays, music performances, dance presentations, and cultural exhibits. Throughout the weekend, various interactive events and live performances will showcase the Tribe's history and traditions while offering attendees the opportunity to learn about the cultural richness of neighboring tribes across the region. Remarkable Women: Centenary's Emma Lavelle striving for excellence 'The Pow Wow is an important moment for us to not only reflect on the strength and resilience of our people but also to celebrate the shared cultural spirit of Native American communities,' said Tunica-Biloxi Chairman Marshall Pierite. 'After years of successful events, we are working tirelessly to make this year's event even more impactful. 'It's a time for us to honor our accomplishments and highlight the ongoing contributions of all indigenous tribes. The success of one tribe is a victory for all of us as we continue to pass down our rich traditions.' The release stated that this year's event will feature many performances, including the Tunica-Biloxi Singers & Legend Keepers, AC Woodlands Singers, Buc Wild Singers, Thunder Boy Singers, and Medicine Tail Singers. Dance competitions will be held for participants aged 6 to 55+, and dancers can pre-register by May 14. The Pow Wow will also host over 30 food and craft vendors, offering traditional foods, indigenous arts, jewelry, and handmade crafts. The release added that in addition to the Pow Wow celebrations, the Tribe will host a free Education Day on Friday, May 16, with two presentations at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. at the Tunica-Biloxi Gymnasium. Education Day is designed to give local children and school groups a hands-on opportunity to learn about Native American culture through Pow Wow dance demonstrations, Tunica-Biloxi storytelling, flute music, and interactive cultural exhibits. The Pow Wow will be held on Saturday, May 17, and Sunday, May 18, at the Chief Joseph Alcide Pierite Pow Wow Grounds on the Tunica-Biloxi Reservation in Marksville, La. General admission is open to the public and is $8 for adults and children over five and $5 for children under five. The release listed available hotel reservations at Paragon Casino Resort. You can make reservations by calling the special group reservations number at the Paragon Casino Resort reservations office at 800-642-7777 or by faxing 318-240-6601 using the rate code 'TBP15GR.' For more information, contact Elisabeth Pierite-Mora at emora@ or (318) 240-6432. Vendors interested in participating should contact Babette Bordelon at or Paulette Voiselle at pvoiselle@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Associated Press
17-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
HBCU GO Joins Black College Invitational Championship as Official Streaming Partner
Basketball Tournament Launches in Charlotte March 20 with LIVE Coverage on HBCU GO; Terrence J Named Celebrity Ambassador for Education Day and Tournament Games ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, March 17, 2025 / / -- HBCU GO has been named the official streaming partner of the inaugural Black College Invitational Championship (BCIC), bringing national exposure to this historic HBCU basketball showdown. Taking place March 20-23, 2025 at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, NC, the BCIC will feature 16 powerhouse women's and men's teams from all four major conferences competing for the coveted title of Black College Basketball Champion. With HBCU GO delivering LIVE coverage of the action, fans across the country will have unprecedented access to this dynamic tournament, which blends elite competition with the vibrant culture of HBCU athletics, expanding its reach and highlighting the excellence of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). As the official streaming partner, HBCU GO will air the tournament's marquee matchups LIVE, providing national exposure for the participating teams. Fans will also gain access to exclusive content, behind-the-scenes coverage, and in-depth storytelling that captures the spirit of HBCU basketball. Adding to the excitement, Terrence J—North Carolina A&T State University alumnus, HBCU advocate, actor, and TV personality—serves as Celebrity Ambassador for the Education Day and Friday's tournament games. His involvement will help spotlight the tournament's impact beyond basketball, including career fairs, leadership panels, and student engagement initiatives. HBCU GO continues to set the standard for celebrating the rich culture and competition of HBCU sports. For more information, visit or follow the streaming network on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram. Find out where to watch and download the FREE app at to watch. Please see the complete tournament schedule below. THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2025 Session 1: DIVISION II Women's - 12 noon ET Men's - 3:00 pm ET Session 2: DIVISION II Women's - 6:00 pm ET Men's - 8:00 pm ET FRIDAY MARCH 21, 2025 Session 3: DIVISION I (Featuring Celebrity Ambassador Terrence J) Women's - 12 noon ET Men's - 3:00 pm ET Session 4: DIVISION I Women's - 6:00 pm ET Men's - 8:00 pm ET SATURDAY MARCH 22, 2025 Session 5: DIVISION II CHAMPIONSHIP Women's - 12 noon ET Men's - 3:00 pm ET SUNDAY MARCH 23, 2025 Session 6: DIVISION I CHAMPIONSHIP Women's - 12 noon ET Men's - 3:00 pm ET ABOUT THE BLACK COLLEGE INVITATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP The Black College Invitational Championship (BCIC) showcases top-tier post-season basketball, featuring men's and women's teams from Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Through strategic partnerships and diverse programming, the BCIC is committed to elevating HBCU athletics, culture, and community engagement. For more information, visit ABOUT HBCU GO HBCU GO is a cultural lifestyle destination and leading sports media provider that embraces and represents the voice of Black Excellence every day of the year through an all-new platform that captures the rich history, diversity, perspectives, and cultural experiences at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). HBCU GO also provides a platform for emerging creatives in media production, branding, and broadcasting. HBCU GO offers viewers the best in live sports, original series, documentaries, films, comedy, and edutainment programming produced by African American leading producers, directors, and students from select HBCUs. Launched in 2012, the free-streaming service HBCU GO was purchased by Byron Allen in 2021 and is part of Byron Allen's Allen Media Group (AMG). AMG is headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in New York, Chicago, Atlanta, and Charleston, SC. AMG owns/operates 27 ABC-NBC-CBS-FOX network affiliate broadcast television stations in 21 U.S. markets and ten 24-hour HD television networks serving nearly 300 million subscribers: THE WEATHER CHANNEL, THEGRIO TELEVISION NETWORK, and HBCU GO. AMG also owns the digital streaming platforms HBCU GO, THEGRIO, THE WEATHER CHANNEL STREAMING APP, and LOCAL NOW--the free-streaming AVOD service powered by THE WEATHER CHANNEL and content partners, which delivers real-time, hyper-local news, weather, traffic, sports, and lifestyle information. AMG also produces, distributes, and sells advertising for 74 television programs, making it one of the largest independent producers/distributors of first-run syndicated television programming for broadcast television stations. With a library of over 5,000 hours of owned content across multiple genres, AMG provides video content to broadcast television stations, cable television networks, mobile devices, and multimedia digital. Our mission is to provide excellent content to our viewers, global platforms, and Fortune 500 advertising partners. Tosha Whitten, FrontPage Firm on behalf of HBCU GO, [email protected] Eric Peterkofsky Legal Disclaimer:
Axios
10-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
How to celebrate 313 Day
Next week, Detroit celebrates more than just the iconic three numbers that make up its area code. Why it matters: 313 Day — celebrated on March 13, of course — is a celebration of the city's spirit, achievements and cultural history. Event hosts are highlighting local entertainers, businesses and activists around the city next Thursday through Saturday. What they're saying: "There were always amazing people, places and projects [in Detroit], but they weren't lifted up very often to locals or people beyond the 313" in the past, Jeanette Pierce, president of City Institute and a lifelong Detroit resident, tells Axios. "Detroiters have always felt pride and felt like we had to defend our city, and now more people are understanding the assets here, and there's more and more people coming together to celebrate the amazing things we've done in Detroit." Flashback: Detroit was assigned the area code 313 in the late 1940s, when the North American Numbering Plan was created to standardize the telephone numbering system, according to the Michigan Chronicle. The low number reflected Detroit's prominence as a city at that time, and the high call volume it would generate, since low numbers were easier to dial on rotary phones. New York City got 212 and Los Angeles 213. Planning your 313 Day party schedule? Check out: 313 Day Festival: The three-day event honoring Detroit's history, musicians and innovators is back with big names after a one-year hiatus, according to Metro Times. Tickets for concerts start around $35, with bundles starting at $89. Thursday, March 13: R&B concert at the Masonic Temple Theatre, with doors at 6pm. Artists include Charity, Neisha Neshae and Nick Lavelle. Friday, March 14: Celebrate the influential local rap scene with Tee Grizzley, Icewear Vezzo, BabyTron and many more names, plus "surprise guest performances." Masonic Temple Theatre, doors at 6pm. Saturday, March 15: Education Day, 10am at The Icon building, gives attendees a chance to learn more about the entertainment business, mental health, community engagement and more. Also Saturday: A celebrity basketball game at Oak Park High School, with local celebrities versus athletes. Doors at 6pm. Riverfront: Channel 4 and the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy plan to have live music, trivia, comedy, poetry, a vendors market, chess, food, themed drinks and kids' activities at Valade Park on the east riverfront on March 13 from 3:13pm to 7pm. Atwater: The brewery's riverfront location plans to start the party at 11am on 313 Day, with live music, giveaways and $3.13 food and beer specials. Museum: The Detroit Historical Museum's admission is free from 5pm-8pm on 313 Day, with a mocktail lecture event and cash bar service, plus a Women's History Month presentation on the women who changed Detroit. Look out for more deals from Detroit businesses, including: $3.13 house margaritas with tequila or mezcal at Mezcal Mexican Restaurant in Midtown. $3.13 slices at Mootz Pizzeria downtown.
Yahoo
23-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
From Pickleball to Karaoke, Peoria Chiefs share 2025 promotional schedule
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — With the season quickly upcoming, the Peoria Chiefs release their 2025 promotions schedule, which consists of a wide array of events from bobblehead giveaways to alter ego nights. The schedule for the High A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals consists of 26 giveaways, including a light switch cover, a pickleball paddle cover, and a Peoria Distillers-themed whiskey glass, a post on the team's Facebook page said. Peoria Chiefs to play as The Orange Barrels to promote road safety There will also be three bobblehead giveaways, including the likes of Tink Hence, who pitched for the Chiefs in 2013, and Quinn Matthews, who won minor league pitcher of the year in 2024. The last one is set to be current Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar, the post said. Fireworks nights are also set to appear at Dozer Park with 23 fireworks shows scheduled to take place including an Independence Day celebration on July 2 and 3 as the Chiefs are not home for the Fourth of July, it said. The post said the Chiefs will also bring back four alter egos for the 2025 season. These alter egos include the Peoria Orange Barrels on June 27 and 28 as well as July 25 and 26, the Pork Tenderloins on July 11 and 12, the Peoria Distillers on April 17, May 22, June 5, and Aug. 7, and the Peoria Perros Bomberos on May 6, July 24 and Aug. 9. The post said the complete list of promotions are as follows: April 4- Opening Night, Magnet Schedule Giveaway April 17- Distillers Night April 29- Education Day May 2- E-Sports Night, Youth T-Shirt Giveaway May 4- Lightswitch Cover Giveaway May 6- COPA Night May 7- Education Day May 9- First Responders Night, Adult T-Shirt Giveaway May 10- Armed Forces Night, Chiefs Rope Hat Giveaway May 20- Education Day May 22- Distillers Night May 23- Hockey Night, Mini Hockey Stick Giveaway May 24- Star Wars Night, Snack Bowl Giveaway May 25- Morgan Wallen Concert Ticket Raffle June 5- Distillers Night June 6- Peanuts Night, Youth Jersey Giveaway June 7- Hawaiian Night June 25- Splash Day June 26- Karaoke Night June 27- Orange Barrels Night, Tumbler Giveaway June 28- Orange Barrels Night, Tink Hence Bobblehead July 3- Independence Day Celebration July 9- Splash Day July 11- Pork Tenderloins Night, Slap Koozie Giveaway July 12- Pork Tenderloins Night, Faith and Family Night, Apron Giveaway July 13- Family Splash Day, Sunglasses Giveaway July 24- COPA Night, Metal Sign Giveaway July 25- Orange Barrels Night, Christmas in July, Santa Hat Giveaway July 26- Orange Barrels Night, Quinn Mathews Bobblehead August 6- Faith and Family NIght August 7- Distillers Night August 8- Pickleball Night, Paddle Cover Giveaway August 9- COPA/HERO Night, Lars Nootbaar Bobblehead August 10- Homer's Birthday, Lunchbox Giveaway August 28- Distillers Night, Whiskey Glass Giveaway August 29- Fright Night August 30- Fan Appreciation Night More information on Chief's giveaways can be found on the Chief's website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sarah Ferguson looks striking in unexpected sailor jacket
The Duchess of York is no stranger to a striking outfit, and her latest look is another entry into her elegant yet bold portfolio. On Friday, Sarah Ferguson, 65, opted for a sailor suit jacket over a black rollneck dress during an interview for the United Nations' World Education Day 2025, which she shared to Instagram. Captioning the post, she wrote: "Every child deserves the opportunity to learn, both in and beyond the classroom. Yet, millions of children are denied even the most basic education: reading, writing and the chance to understand the world around them. "Supporting and being a part of @peaceoneday_official's #EducationDay was deeply important to me, as lack of access to education limits futures and leaves so much potential unrealised. So let's continue to advocate for every child's right to learn, wherever they are in the world." As always, Sarah's vibrant flame-hued tresses looked fantastic in classic straightened styling, completing her sophisticated but edgy look. In the interview, the ex-wife of Prince Andrew spoke further on the importance of education, saying: "The key to life is education, education and education. "Educate yourself on the stats of life. How many children go to school? How many children don't go to school? And what are the ramifications on a country, on its global slate, if they leave school early?" The mother of Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie continued: "It's not just education of math, or of algebra, or STEM. What about the heart? What about kindness? What about really educating someone on what Mother Nature is? How does Mother Nature work? How do the winds work? How do the clouds come and go? Why do we need rain? What is it all about? "So, education is an enormous word which doesn't mean you have to sit behind the desk all the time," she concluded. The Duchess of York isn't one to shy away from a classy tailored jacket, whether she chooses to dress it up, like her sailor jacket, or down. At the beginning of December, she went for a more casual look, while posingwith Richard Patricia Caring of The Caring Family Foundation at The Birley Clubs & Bill's Winter Wonderland at Surrey Square Primary School. She effortlessly dressed down a green velvet blazer with a bright patterned shirt, a black skirt and a pair of green and black Chanel trainers to complete the ensemble. Just this week, the author marked another important day of awareness - World Cancer Day. Sarah made a rare comment about her family, as she opened up about "finding strength" following her cancer diagnosis. The doting grandmother revealed that she had fears over her future watching her grandchildren grow up. She said: "I was diagnosed with breast cancer and then I was diagnosed with malignant melanoma. I was trying to get my head around exactly whether I was going to see my grandchildren, whether I was going to see my children. "My father died of melanoma and my best friend died of melanoma and I had to use all my strength, mental awareness and I really had to go within to find the strength," she added.
