Friday marks one year since a gunshots erupted during a Bible study at a Charleston church, killing nine people, and sending shockwaves through the coastal city, the state, and across the nation. The church’s pastor, SC Sen. Clementa Pinckney, was among the victims, along with Cynthia Hurd, Tywanza Sanders, Susan Jackson, Depayne Middleton-Doctor, Rev. Daniel […]
] *A quarter century may have passed since “New Jack City” invaded movie theaters, but the classic crime thriller remains relevant today with regards to Hollywood’s diversity dilemma. In fact, a worthy source to tap for guidance could be “New Jack City” director Mario Van Peebles, who had a diverse mind state in constructing his […]
As the nation marks the 60th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision Saturday, members of the education community are looking back…
WE REMEMBER TUPAC. MAY HIS MUSIC & HIS LEGACY LIVE ON THROUGH US ALL. Today, a few of your favorite new members from the infamous WizNation Crew (representatives of 101.1 The Wiz & WizNation.com) took time to share their personal reflections on the legendary lyricist we all loved and appreciated – Tupac Shakur. It’s hard […]
Join us at any or all of the following events, local appearances and newsworthy engagements this week across Cincinnati with your favorite crew members from 1230AM WDBZ The Buzz, TheBuzzCincy.com and The Lincoln Ware Show. Be sure to stop by, say hello, take a photo or join us on video. We want to hear from […]
Detroit’s 105.9 KISS-FM and many Kiss listeners honored Michael Jackson on Saturday with a special ‘flash mob’ gathering to commemorate the anniversary of his passing. Although they ran into a few unhappy security guards, the crowds were in awe as the ‘Kiss Krew’ took over the streets of Detroit dancing to a mash up of […]
Lauryn Hill is among many of today’s top artists who took time to celebrate the life, legacy and musical highlights of the late Bob Marley on the anniversary of his death this week. She’s of course very prone to doing so with her near perfect blend of Hip Hop, soul, R&B and reggae all in […]
R&B/soul music icons from the past, present and future will soon gather to celebrate one of the genre’s most beloved voices this summer. We are rapidly approaching a benchmark 40th anniversary of Marvin Gaye’s classic album “What’s Going On” and the top musicians in the genre from Stevie Wonder to John Legend and Janelle Monae […]
Bernice King called into Praise 102.5 and spoke with Rhodell Lewis today on what is the 43rd death anniversary of her father, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Saying that today is a sad day for her on a lot of fronts, she talked about all of the problems in the world and wondered whether her […]
Atlanta’s historic Ebenezer Baptist Church — a spiritual pillar of the Civil Rights Movement — marked its 125 birthday with a special ceremony on Sunday, reports Fox 5 Atlanta. It is the church which raised Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Founded in 1886, the Auburn Avenue area church has long been an important place of […]
For two decades, Mint Condition has been keeping audiences entertained with classic songs like “Breakin’ My Heart (Pretty Brown Eyes),” “What Kind Of Man Would I Be,” and “If You Love Me.” As they prepare for the release of their seventh album, appropriately titled simply “7…,” we sat down with Stokely, Lawrence, Rick, O’Dell and […]
As we all prepare to put the finishing touches on our holiday meal plans and purchase those last minute gifts and Christmas cards, it’s going to be an emotional time for one family in particular this holiday. 1230AM WDBZ The Buzz wishes to take a moment to salute the family of fallen Bengals star Chris […]
