The Day After Tomorrow..
Summer officially begins on June 20, and it’s already too hot for me. I want you to take care of yourself. Drink water, pack an emergency kit, and double-check your emergency contacts. On a related note, I’m outside cutting up and inside resting and being peaceful. Great music is out and everyone is on tour. Businesses and families are growing. If you’re not feeling this email, unsubscribe now. DCO is shifting to another level, and I want you along for the ride. Finally, Juneteenth is tomorrow. If you’re Black and living in America, remember your power! Self-care is one of my favorite forms of Black love.
- Fidel E. Benton, Founder & Principal at DCO
company news
Every Tuesday I go LIVE on YouTube—nothing but the hits and grooves for all. I’ve compiled every LIVE had in May. Kendrick, Tinashe, and Drake all dominated the rotation.
Speaking of the summer, here’s the official soundtrack. BEST SUMMER EVER ‘24 is here! 171 songs and counting, featuring Tyla, Normani, and DAMYOEE. It’s a Spotify exclusive for now kiddos.
BRONCOPRIDE.COM has been updated, including THE PLAYLIST, a few minor additions, and wallpapers.
sights & sounds
Issa Rae’s Ensemble entertainment firm will collaborate with TelevisaUnivision’s in-house brand studio, Así Studios, creating opportunities for Hispanic creators.
Cousinz Festival brings Erykah Badu, Jermaine Dupri, Larry June, Lion Babe, Art Of Noise to Norfolk, VA on Sat, Aug 31.
FYI: Rihanna has sold over 1 million albums in the US…. in 2024.
NY Liberty’s Chief Brand Officer Shana Stephenson and Ellie the Elephant spoke with Andscape about the rise to stardom and their significance in the WNBA.
on the yard
Michael Ealy (keep an eye on him), and Bakari Sellers joined Vice President Kamala Harris at Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, NC, on the Economic Opportunity Tour.
CIAA Championship lands in Durham, NC in 2025.
Morgan State’s Magnificent Marching Machine makes history as the first HBCU to perform at the D-Day Memorial Parade in France.
on the hill
The Justice Department finds a lack of effective supervision, training, and accountability at Phoenix Police Department. The investigation began in 2021 and included data and information from 2016 through 2024.
The Supreme Court has overturned the Trump-era ban on bump stocks.
Oklahoma Supreme Court dismisses lawsuit of last Tulsa Massacre survivors seeking reparations:
Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries Says Justices Alito and Thomas Should Have No Role in Jan. 6 Cases
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