New Horizons is a Durham, NC non-profit based organization, specializing in the uplifting of young beautiful minds. NH is a non-profit program that’s in partnership with Durham Public Schools in an effort to redirect kids from the streets to the classrooms. With the help of various community and corporate supporters and sponsors NH, is steadily […]

Elna B. Spaulding, a woman of action, has deceased at 97 years of age, but not before building a history and legacy. Spaulding founded Women In Action, on Sept. 4, 1968, after attending a national conference on “What Women Can Do to End Violence in America.”
Spaulding brought together Durham, North Carolina’s black and white residents, […]

“No Excuses,” is the motto of Hollywood actress, celebrity choreographer slash fitness enthusiast turned fitness trainer Adrienne-Joi “AJ” Johnson. What isn’t AJ doing these days, besides making no excuses for herself? Jonson has gone from suburban New Jersey native to one of Hollywood’s most respected locals.
What takes AJ to California, besides numerous movies and television […]

Once again J-Fatz and Jeffonda “Jae” Evans, have saved the day with yet another inspirational story, concerning a group of important men and women!
According to the North Carolina Museum of History, there were nine North Carolinians who trained as the country’s first black aviation cadets at Tuskegee Army Air Field in Alabama during World War […]

Otis Lyons A.K.A. “Vegas Don” is a former leader of one of the most ruthless street gangs in Durham, North Carolina history, the North Durham Vice. Otis and some former members of the group recently established an alliance of change for the new generation. Lyons has created this collaboration through a preventative program dubbed Campaign4Change, […]

DURHAM, N.C. – Team Brand Newz wants to send a token of congratulations to students, teachers, Principal Dietrich A.M. Danner and Healthy Start Academy (HSA), for their 10th year of existence in the field of education. Also we want to send another BNz thanks to HSA parent, Michelle Gonzales who took the time to […]

DURHAM, N.C. – Team Brand Newz wants to send a token of congratulations to students, teachers, Principal Dietrich A.M. Danner and Healthy Start Academy (HSA), for their 10th year of existence in the field of education as you all continue to make a positive difference throughout the African-American community.
Also another BNz thanks to Michelle […]

Big BNz props to Darien “Supe” Super from the ATL, Georgia via Philly, for this great story on the EBONY Black Family Reunion Tour!EBFRT is back with yet another tour that’s entertaining, fresh, and free. The reunion is in its fifth consecutive year! The Ebony Black Family Reunion Tour was designed to bring African-American families […]

Kawachi Clemons had a dream sorta like the late great Civil Rights leader, Martin Luther King Jr. Clemons and Kings dream surround some of the same issues like education, freedom and equality. Clemons has successefully merged education and the culture of hip hop. Kawachi heads North Carolina Central University Hip Hop Iniative class entitled Hip […]

Team Brandnewz would like to shout out and thank our youngest correspondent yet, 5 year old Hadassah Jones of Durham, North Carolina for her “Beautiful Bean Footage.” Hadassah has raised an important question; Hadassah asks citizens, what does “Independence Day” mean to you?
Hadassah interviewed several; yes several individuals celebrating the 4th of July in and […]

The American Cancer Society, Joins forces with Detroit, Michigan Rapper and Recording Artist MIKE-E to educate and raise the awareness of smoking and other health issues associated with cancer to college students.
The ACS raised cancer awareness, by writing articles to popular magazines and professional journals, but never before had the ACS used the art of […]

Radio-One of Raleigh’s, Foxy 107.1/104.3, The light 103.9FM, and WQOK 97.5, celebrated its thirteenth (13) Annual Women’s Empowerment 2007, Expo extravaganza, with a sold out arena. This year’s show proved to be bigger and better than ever before.
This year’s event included performances by national recording artists of several walks of life including: Jeff Majors, Eddie […]

Atlanta’s own Edward M. Garnes, Jr., has re-written the blueprint of Psychology in respect to the African-American way of life. Mr. Garnes uses his knowledge in journalism, counseling, education, and community advocacy to promote physical and mental health awareness in the black community. He describes himself as a hip hop head that uses art to […]

All types of business can be found online from, grocery perishables, the selection of medical physicians, to automobiles these days. Some companies have had the luxury to experience success on the World Wide Web, due to the mass number of web users. One company that is at the forefront of those luxuries is online hip-hop […]

Just like the 1984, 20th Century Fox’s, Revenge of the Nerds chronicles, the WB Network, gave birth to its new bread of nerds and beauty titled, ‘Beauty and the Geek,’ which airs on CW 22, currently at 8:00 PM.
‘Beauty and the Geek,’ is a reality television show, produced by MTV’s reality-punks Ashton Kutcher and Jason […]

BNz wants to send a “BIG THANKS” to our star corresspondent, Stephanie Carr for today’s inspirational story.
According to a 2006, ABC News article high school dropouts are tremendously high in several of the largest school systems across the country from Baltimore to Cleveland to Atlanta and Oakland, California; with on average roughly half of the […]

What is a Family?
Brand Newz wants to ask you a question. “Have you ever been at a event so moving that you decided to inquire about what inspired such a occassion”?
Well BNz wants to thank Hadassah Jones that did so. She asked a group of people “What does the family mean to them” at a […]

What is financial literacy? Financial literacy is the ability of individuals to make appropriate decisions in managing their personal finances.
Durham’s Mechanics and Farmers Bank has been the first to take the initiative to teach and educate our future business leaders of tomorrow on the importance of financial solidity and financial literacy. M&F Bank has implemented […]

Good look and thanks to Jae for something positive for students of all ages and especially sports fans! Get ready to enter “In the Mind of Bobbee Bee, The Hater”. Who is Bobbee Bee, The Hater? Bobbee is a 10-year old sports fanatic and the newest member of the Black athlete Sports Network (BASN) family, […]

North Carolina Central University, leads African-American males in academia enrichment through their summer Leadership Academy. The NCCU Academy is reaching out in hopes to drill leadership skills in the minds of young Africa-Americans. The program is dedicated to educate, inspire, direct and derail African-American males from the ages of 14-18 years of age trying to avoid the statistical trap […]

In 2006, the Saint Joseph’s Historic Foundation created a program titled “Take A Stand; Voices of Change” with El Centro Hispano, located in Durham, North Carolina. The St. Joseph’s Foundation expands on the history of the African-American and other cultures through the Hayti Heritage Center, formerly Saint Joseph’s African Methodist Episcopal Church.
St. Joseph’s educators, Dasan […]

The 2007, 12th Annual Positive Direction for Youth (PDY) Conference was held February 16th –17th, at McDougald-McLendon Gymnasium, on the campus of North Carolina Central University (NCCU). The NCCU campus was jam packed with youth from all over the eastern seaboard of the United States.
Bishop Charles Mellette and his wife Pastor Patti Mellette of Christian […]

Brand Newz introduces a new segment about health with trainer and physical expert Will Potts. Will will share great tips and simple excercises that will help prevent and resolve health issues. In addition Brand Newz will still feature occassional inspirational stories from people around the country who are beating the odds in spite of negative statistics, through Potts and health information that […]

Hip hop is steadily changing the way education is delivered in classrooms instructing students of all ages. Some colleges and universities have adapted the hip hop initiative and culture to their curriculum, hoping to fuse a better communication connection between students and educators.
Not only have colleges and universities adopted hip hop, as a means to […]

District Court Chief Judge Elaine O’Neal Bushfan delegates the courtroom to the classroom. Judge Bushfan has definitely made her mark in the county of Durham and throughout the state by becoming the First African-American female Judiciary Chief Judge in North Carolina history.
Judge Bushfan has utilized her courtroom power to force change in and throughout the […]

BNz wants to send a big ありがとう or (thanks) to Florida Coastal Law School student, Adrienne Bryant and the DuBois CDC Freedom Fighter, Ms. Bettie Edwards Murchinson for sharing their beauitful bean footage on the W.E.B. DuBois CDC health and education fair.
In spite of the West Nile virus outbreak and ongoing AIDS epidemic, surprisingly, Americans […]

102 FM Jamz radio personality, DJ Buster Brown uses his radio presence to reach the masses. Buster has been in radio broadcasting for ten (10) years and with 97.1 FM WQMG for close to three (3) years now.
Buster also established a non-profit foundation with one of his close friends, Alex Rickett, a Greensboro police officer. […]

Is Hip-hop the language of this generation? Duke University’s assistant professor/hip hop educator, J.Bully (F.L. ‘Robi’ Roberts, Jr.) believes that hip hop is an important tool of communication amongst institutions of higher learning and is in fact the lingo of this generation. Many newspaper and magazine columnist and highly respected professors concur that hip-hop is […]

Gabriel Benn dedicates his life to the educational advancement of teens through Hip Hop, as an Educational Literacy Program (H.E.L.P.). H.E.L.P. was designed to bridge the communication gap between beginner (K-3), elementary (3-5), intermediate (6-8), and advanced (9-12) students and teachers by using popular hip-hop artist influences and song harmonizing.
This is good news that will […]

“Come One, Come All” to a circus full of soul, that’s what 13 year old Isaiah Chavis did and chose to share his experience at the UniverSoul Circus with you through Brand Newz. The UniverSoul Circus was created in 1994, by Cedric Walker, Founder, President and CEO. Prior to the UniverSoul Circus Walker was no stranger to producing […]

Christian artist are painting a new face on rap music. In 1985 Stephen Wiley helped to change hip hop forever by becoming the first artist with a commercially released and distributed “Christian hip hop” rap cassette entitled “Bible Break.” Only during the 1990s did the term “Christian hip hop” become associated with this type of […]

In today’s society most hip hop consumers are bland to the history and the origin of Hip Hop. Hip Hop is a cultural that dictates today’s music circulation from radio to television to the Internet and among a number of other markets.
Kawachi Clemons, Director of North Carolina Central University (NCCU) Hip Hop Initiative and NCCU […]

The Hayti Heritage Center is a nationally recognized historic edifice that houses the St. Joseph’s Foundation (SJHF) in the heart of the “Bull City.”
The St. Joseph’s Historic Foundation (SJHF) was incorporated in 1975 in an area of Durham, NC, which was formerly referred to as “Black Wall Street.” St. Joseph’s Historic Foundation was formed in […]

Mechanics and Farmers Bank founded in 1907 recently celebrated its 100th year by hosting a birthday celebration at its corporate headquarters located in Durham, North Carolina. The organization is a state chartered commercial bank. Mechanics and Farmers Bank was original incorporated by a group of nine prominent businessmen lead by R.B. Fitzgerald. The other incorporators […]

In today’s complex world of American diplomacy, there are many called to duty but few are chosen to represent the most powerful nation in the land as its leader, head of state, commander and chief and as president of the United States. For many this act of so called freedom and so called democracy […]

Our BNz friend and contributing reporter Ziggy has sent us in a video about the Durham, North Carolina’s best kept secret, well until now at least. Dancing, dancing dancing, she’s ah dancing machine…is the tune of Collage Dance Company.
Collage Dance Company was established by Sadiyah Shakur in 1985. The project originated from […]

Pan Pan serves the community of Durham with appetizing food and a place to fellowship. Pan Pan was first established as a restaurant in 1974. The business was previously located in New York at 135th Street and Lennox Avenue.
After moving to Durham, NC, Pan Pan was an immediate success. The owners began to realize returns […]

DURHAM, N.C.- Healthy Start Academy, Founder and Principal Dietrich A.M. Danner continuously makes a difference throughout the African-American community. Danner has reached great achievements through his ongoing efforts to improve the educational opportunities for Eastern North Carolina’s at-risk youth.
Healthy Start Academy teaches kindergartners through eight (8) graders with an overwhelming student body of ninety-eight (98) […]

BNz Reporter and North Carolina Central University (NCCU) graduate, Stephanie Carr wants to help destroy the typical conception that “if you want to hide something from a black person put it in a book”, by sharing the Kelvin DeMarcus Allen story. Thanks Steph, for the good look!
For over 15 years, Kelvin De’Marcus Allen has worked […]

First and foremost Brand Newz would like to thank our team BNz reporter, Stephanie Carr for another great story, sent in from North Carolina, involving cars, music and bikes!
Now what does celebrity hip hop DJ’s Funkmaster Flex, K97.5’s Brian Dawson and DJ Greg Street have in common besides music?
Besides being three top radio personalities, Flex Dawson […]

In today’s complex and comprehensive business world ingenious minded individuals are relentlessly thinking of ways to serve the publics needs while decreasing or even eliminating the consumers cost. These cost are reduced through a business model called a non-profit.
The term “non-profit” is used rather loosely to describe groups that come together to achieve an overall […]

Bnz wants to send a big thanks to Donna-Maria Harris and Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Jennifer L. Rounds-Bryant for sharing some ugly facts about human behavior. Dr. Bryant has defined these ugly facts in five basic parts. Dr. Bryant skillfully translates complex behavioral concepts and theories into everyday language for everyday people.
Ugly Fact #1 – Men […]

Gospel’s soul sister and this weeks Brand Newz “Music Boxx” featured artist, Lisa McClendon entwines the sounds of soul, jazz and funk melodies while serving food for the mind, body and spirit. The 27-year-old alto and undefined songwriter earned her place in music last year with her debut release “My Diary, Your Life” which drew […]

Team Brandnewz want to send a big shout out and a big thanks to “JUANITA MCCRAVY” for her exceptional video recording. We see that love still is alive and very well and where else better than at a New Edition concert to pop the big question. Congratulations’ to the future newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Levelle, […]

Ladies he is back again yes Mr. “Sensitivity,” Ralph Tresvant aka Rizz, has always been well respected, by his fans, peers and counterparts for over 25 years. New Edition has inspired many of today’s younger superstars and boy bands like Usher, Justin Timberlake, B2K, New Kids on the Block, Boyz II Men, the Backstreet Boys, and […]

Tiffany Brown, a graduate of Spelman College ran a campaign for mayor of Atlanta, Georgia at the age of twenty-six (26). She is also an author and currently writing a book titled “Personal Reinvention: An African-American Survival Guide.”
Tiffany says she ran “solely for the people of Atlanta. As young people, we need to be part […]

The “100” Black Men of America, concept has improved the quality of life and enhance educational opportunities for African Americans since the organization began over forty (40) years ago in New York.
The “100” Black Men of America was formed in 1963, when a group of concerned successful African American men seeking ways of improving the […]

We wanna send a big BNz thanks to our girl Stephanie Carr for her great interview with Ludacris and his Atlanta, Ga. based foundation. Christopher Brian Bridges is a multi-platinum hip hop mega-mogul, actor and rapper but Chris “Lova Lova” has a feel of affection that goes far deeper than the surface of multi-platinum selling […]

We want to thank Tahj Giles on this video work of art surrounding the century old birthday celebration of Mechanics and Farmers Bank. M&F recently celebrated its 100th year in operation with a century old birthday bash. N.C., Supreme Court Associate Justice, Patricia Timmons-Goodson ruled over the celebration as guest speaker.
M&F offers an array of […]

Creative Fashion Director, Imhotep Hester of Bull City Clothing Company talks about hip hops Mona Lisa, clothing design and grafitti.
What does any of these past times have in common according to Hester, “ grafitti is like hip hops Mona Lisa, its hip hops take on visual arts. We are turning street art into a positive […]

In the birth of the golden era of hip hop and graffiti one Jamaica, Queens’s team created and innovated a popular trend like no other.
The Shirt Kings took on the streets of New York’s Jamaica Blvd, with creativity and purpose. The Shirt Kings have been airbrushing for over 25 years for an array of cliental. […]

While in prison, thirty-one (31) year old Keijuane Hester not only served his time, he also learned a trade on how to make and serve desserts. Keijuane did not follow the normal road of most inmates by studying mechanics or other physically demanding trades but instead he sought the baking trade.
While incarcerated Hester, gained a […]

Do you want to get the most out of your independent beauty business or learn how to make a $100,000 a year as a beauty professional? These are the questions Chicago, Illinois native and Atlanta, Georgia resident, DeShawn Bullard is asking. Bullard is one of the most sought after stylists, educators and consultants in the […]

Durham School of the Arts (DSA) is proven to be a force to be reckoned with, as they lead the youth in a journey from “Hole” to Whole with the help of their student body. DSA students Najah Radford and Antonio Locus strive to save their city and community with the help of a magnet […]

 
First and foremost bigups to Tahj Giles for sending us this insightful interview with Hip Hop’s Lupe Fiasco AKA Wasalu Muhammad Jaco. Lupe has a wide range of soundz with his punk rock nerd appearance. Lupe is often recognized by his round-frame glasses, intense colored apparel, skateboarder emergence and close-cut Caesar. The Westside Chicago, Illinois […]

Kompleks Creative, Inc. is a Durham, North Carolina based high-level graphic design firm located in the heart of the “Bull City.” Kompleks Creative was founded in 2001, by North Carolina Central University (NCCU) graduate, Tobias Rose. Kompleks specialize in print design, illustration, photography, identity/branding, web development and web hosting.
Kompleks ultimate goal since 2001 has been […]

In 2004, 21 year old Keyshia Michelle Cole set the world on fire with her sex-appeal, musical wit and unmatched soulful urban vocals. Cole is an Oakland, California native and platinum Grammy nominated songstress and songwriter.
Even with the overwhelming results of success and platinum record sales Cole has more to be thankful for than just […]

Today’s hip hoppers are turning holy fact or fiction? Philadelphia native and sensational music artist, HanSoul, makes his mark in both the hip hop and religion arena. In 1991, HanSoul earned the distinction of being the second rap artist contracted by the Epic/Sony label.
After being signed, HanSoul immediately proved to be a worthy investment for […]

“For the thousands in attendance… and the millions watching around the world… ladies and gentlemen…LLLLLET’S GET READY TO RUMBLE!” Ladies and gents Brand Newz is taking a glance at a true champion, Philadelphia’s new-fangled champ, Kevin Carr.
Philly’s new champ isn’t Hollywood’s fictional champion, Rocky Balboa. He’s not even a boxer– or Italian. In fact, Philly’s […]

The St. Joseph’s Historic Foundation Inc. (SJHF) recently celebrated its 9th Annual Spirit of Hayti Gala. The English word “spirit” comes from the Latin “spiritus” meaning “breath”.
The Spirit of Hayti Gala celebrated the foundation’s present, past and future existence in Durham and in the African-American community. The Gala, held at the luxurious Washington Duke Inn […]

Brand Newz and BNz contributing reporter Stephanie Carr wants to thank Tishonna Garnes and the Garnes family for sharing such an intimate part of their lives and time…with us surrounding a very interesting and serious health topic McCune-Albright Syndrome, which Tishonna lives with.
Tishonna and her family needs your prayers. If you would like to help Tishonna […]

Brand Newz and BNz contributing reporter Stephanie Carr wants to thank Tishonna Garnes and the Garnes family for sharing such an intimate part of their lives and time…with us surrounding a very interesting and serious health topic McCune-Albright Syndrome, which Tishonna lives with. This video is part 2 of inspirational Tishonna’s story.
Tishonna and her family […]

Good looking out Jae, for a BNz classic about the Brown’s Mill Lady Jackets from Atlanta, Georgia. This piece is perfect with the ever so growing popularity of women participation in tennis, soccer, basketball, volleyball and other sports, it’s good to know that baseball and softball are high on the list of popular female sports. BNz is honored to […]

In the wake of an ever so rapidly changing world of R&B and hip hop a true dual champion has emerged as both prince and king for the first time.
Tremaine Aldon Neverson AKA Tray Songz is a 23-year old, Petersburg, Virginia songwriter and vocalist.
To many the VA native is known as The Prince of Virginia […]

Michelle Gonzales tries to bridge the digital divide, in the rapidly evolving age of technology. Ms. Gonzales, Triangle United Way, Technology Community Impact Specialist, schools the African-American and Latino community during ‘Black History Month’ on the importance of computer technology awareness at the eighth (8th) annual Black Family Expo.
The Black Family Communication Expo took place […]

In today’s complex financial world, more than ever working adults need strict guidance and discipline to help them deal with debt, saving, retirement planning and various financial related concerns and lately college students have been added into that pool of debtors. In the midst of this rude awakening, Mechanic & Farmers Bank and the Mid-Eastern […]

   
Wud up and what a good look from BNz’s regular contributor Jamar “J-Fatz” Harris and congratz on your graduation from NCCU! We wanna thank BNz’s producer Jae Evans and Fatz for this awesome 2 part story on the Tuskegee airmen. March 29, 2007 President George W. Bush recognized the Tuskegee airmen in our Nation’s Capital […]

Hp4 Digital Works and Solutions with Christopher “Play” Martin have transformed the brand of news recently with the launch of a new program entitled “Brand Newz.”In February 2007, Brand Newz became a subsidiary of the Durham, North Carolina, based Hp4 Digital Works and Solutions. Brand Newz focuses on a wide range of topics from education, […]

Glenn Elementary School Counselor, Reginald Davis counsels 5th graders, about education and career planning. Teachers and counselors of Glenn Elementary are preparing their 5th graders for career development. Although some think that it is not rational for kids to start making career choices so early in life, others would disagree by saying life is about […]

Good look Halacia and our prayers are with you and your family. “Welcome back Sista”!
Hip Hop’s Godfather and Rush Communications $350 million dollar man, Russell Simmons, shows young folks why he is so so def. Since creating Def Jams Records in 1984, with long time friend and business partner Rick Ruben, Simmons music vision, […]

North Carolina Central University (NCCU) Eagles soar to academic excellence through key leadership.
North Carolina Central University (NCCU) is a historically black college located in Durham, North Carolina. NCCU is the second largest historically black university in the state after North Carolina A&T State University.
NCCU was first chartered in 1909 and later opened in 1910 as […]

In health session pt. 1 Team BNz reporter Stephanie Carr and health expert, Will Potts schooled us on the importance of seeking expert advice before fitness training. Fitness is an overall sense of well-being and incorporates not only physical, but mental and emotional fitness.
According to, Potts the first important step of many is to seek […]

According to Physical Fitness Expert, Will Potts the first important step of many is to seek information and expert advice through books, magazines or actual fitness trainers.
Before any strenuous workout or physical activity you should talk to a health care provider, if you have heart disease or had a stroke or are at high risk, […]

The hoops and hope (H&H) basketball league consist of 10 North Carolina teams that play almost every Saturday from January until May. The tournament also offers educational workshops featuring the following segments gun violence and gang awareness, as well as an eight-team single elimination basketball tournament and awards ceremony.
Teenage boys from surrounding communities annually participate […]

World renowned Victoria’s Secret super model, Tyra Banks helps aspiring women, get one step closer to their dreams of becoming the world’s next super model. Tyra Banks took her modeling expertise to an all new level of bank unimagined.
In an ever so growing market of reality television supporters, Tyra has grown as the reality television […]

Allan Houston drives to improve the lives of young ones both on and off the court, through a number of programs. “The Father Knows Best” Basketball Retreat, involves a broad range of disciplines including, life skills, fundamental basketball sessions, entrepreneur training and economic empowerment studies.
Allan describes the 3rd annual retreat, as a faith-based weekend designed […]

A Brand Newz 2006 throwback from Halacia about North Carolina Central University’s introduction of “Hip Hop in Context 101″.
Hip-hop has managed to survive since its birth in the early 1970’s and has become a major art form in contemporary society. The culture of hip-hop has transformed since the days of the 1976 Grandmaster Flash […]

Who is DRL Toons? What is DRL Toons? DRL Toons is a professional graphic arts designer and gifted cartoonist.
A native of Newark, NJ, Toons discovered his love for art at the age of five (5) and continued to perfect his talent throughout his childhood. However, it was in high school that he began to really […]

Brittany B reports on a sister that doing it for her self by taking her life time interest in Sports and Hip Hop and blending them together for public news worthy consumption.
Nicole Allen, CEO and Founder of B-Side Magazine On-line was raised in the city of Bridgeport, Connecticut. Ms. Allen first remembers using the gift of […]

Michael Gaines, Tight End for the Carolina Panthers, catches more than just footballs. The NFL superstar also catches the attention of the community and neighborhood youth. Gaines helps youth through community outreach programs, inspiration, educational scholarship and devout contributions.
Gaines is constantly trying to reshape the lives of youth through faith-based initiatives. One of the programs […]

Melodie Richardson, a resident of Durham, North Carolina was up to the task after winning the Oprah “Pay it Forward Challenge.” According to information posted on Oprah.com, Ms. Winfrey “granted 300 people $1,000 each, and challenged them to a come up with inspiring and creative ways to help others.”
Although Melodie repeatedly attempted to get onto […]

Since being founded in 1937 by Jesse Overholtzer, the Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) has had a personal compassion to help children of all ages and races by showing them how to find, develop and utilize their God given purposes.
Mr. John Blake, CEF Executive Director, implemented a special outreach sports program called “More than Gold was […]

Donna-Maria Harris, CW22 and “MyRDC” Marketing Director, takes a stand and directs teens away from gang violence, alcohol, drugs and tobacco usage. Harris leads a statewide substance abuse campaign called Teen Fest.
TeenFest is powered by local and statewide non-profit agencies. TeenFest was implemented to protect teens from substance abuse, gang violence and drug usage. From […]

Meet Flocabulary’s founders Alex Rappaport and Blake Harrison. Alex Rappaport, a Tufts University (Magna cum Lade) music graduate, Flocabulary originator and music producer combines his knowledge of education and music in many different ways.
Alex has followed music all his life as a film composer, music supervisor, and cell phone content producer and recording engineer to […]

Our Brand Newz Lead Anchor and Host Christopher “Play” Martin chooses to speak prophetically with statements such as “The President” and “Former Senator” in this introduction because of our 5–year-old, Hadassah Jones, love for Senator Obama. Hadassah Brand Newz’s youngest correspondent in charge and probably the youngest correspondent in history, gets a exclusive interview with Illinois […]

Cheryl Wray “Salt” of Salt ‘n Pepa speaks to today’s youth about spirituality and self esteem issues through her personal testimony. Salt has been feeding her spiritual appetite for the past six (6) years while anticipating her first solo project titled “Salt Unrapped” with her husband Gavin who is CEO of their label GavFam Music. […]

Hp4 Digital Works and Solutions with Christopher “Play” Martin have transformed the brand of news recently with the launch of a new program entitled “Brand Newz.”In February 2007, Brand Newz became a subsidiary of the Durham, North Carolina, based Hp4 Digital Works and Solutions. Brand Newz focuses on a wide range of topics from education, […]

Good looking out Brittany B for introducing Brand Newz viewers to the future that is Darien Brockington and producer E Jones! 
Darien Brockington is high off excitement as he talks about his single, “Somebody to Love” from his debut album. The Durham native and North Carolina Central University graduate (NCCU), has had the opportunity of working closely […]

Batizado instructors from all across the eastern seaboard lent their time, expertise and energy to the students of Grupo Capoeira Brasil, North Carolina, located in Durham, NC.
Batizado’s are large events where new Capoeira, martial arts members are baptized. Capoeira is a highly popular form of martial arts that is taught in Brasil and throughout the […]

For a lot of people, winning the lottery, or coming into a substantial amount of money is the American dream. However, most Americans have a better chance of getting drafted by a professional team or signing a major music contract far sooner than winning the lottery.
But for many of these entertainers, the reality […]

What is a brand?
A brand is a name, logo, slogan, and/or design scheme associated with a product or service. Brand recognition and other reactions are created by the use of the product or service and through the influence of advertising, design, and media commentary. A brand is a symbolic embodiment of all the information connected […]

Brand Newz will introduce and recognizes talented individuals in the world of academics. Brand Newz not only follows successful college graduates and high school scholars, but also chronicles successful alumni from the School of the Hard Knocks. Brand Newz commends preachers, teachers, chancellors, presidents, principals, guidance counselors, coaches, parents and educational support staff for making […]

The Brand Newz financial section is dedicated to strengthen and elevate the economic stability of average working class people, as well as, provide concepts that are instrumental in helping entrepreneurs and consumers. All citizens, at every income level, routinely make dollar-denominated decisions. If wise choices are made, individuals will maximize their financial potential. Brand Newz […]

Brand Newz will continuously educate parents, teachers, and the community at-large about health issues. Medical students and practitioners will talk about the importance of maintaining optimum health versus seeking medical treatment after long periods of neglect. Health advocates will provide the community with information about local, statewide and national initiatives, which can be utilized by […]

Brand Newz inspirational narratives will focus on individuals that have overcome economic, political, racial, gender and literacy challenges. This section will serve as a motivational hub that showcases individual accomplishments and displays great acts of kindness, caring and personal strides to success. Brand Newz will glorify the POW’s that have escaped cruel and unusual punishment […]

Through interfacing with elected officials, academia, civic organizations, and religious institutions, Brand Newz will introduce and hope to eradicate the political chasm between people, ideas and governmental structures. Our team will be instrumental in providing consistent resources to focus on the process of educating the community about developing strategies to secure economic funding; jobs and […]

Brand Newz hopes to shed light upon the motivated, Inspiring and thriving individuals in all aspects of the sporting arena. Brand Newz will highlight the outstanding achievements of athletes on many different levels. Talented sports figures are featured from professional, collegiate, high school, middle school and amateur leagues. Brand Newz encourages all coaches, parents and […]

Hp4 Digital Works and Solutions with Christopher “Play” Martin have transformed the brand of news recently with the launch of a new program entitled “Brand Newz.”In February 2007, Brand Newz became a subsidiary of the Durham, North Carolina, based Hp4 Digital Works and Solutions. Brand Newz focuses on a wide range of topics from education, […]

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” What’s Good With You”

HP4 Digital Works and Solutions, Has Transformed the Way News Is Seen Through an Unlikeness of Ways.

Hp4 Digital Works and Solutions with Christopher “Play” Martin have transformed the brand of news recently with the launch of a much needed news program entitled “Brand Newz.”
 
In February 2007, Brand Newz became a […]

Hp4 Digital Works and Solutions with Christopher “Play” Martin have transformed the brand of news recently with the launch of a new program entitled “Brand Newz.”
In February 2007, Brand Newz became a subsidiary of the Durham, North Carolina, based Hp4 Digital Works and Solutions. Brand Newz focuses on a wide range of topics from education, […]