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Aug 31 2016

“Queen Sugar” Exclusive Screening in Los Angeles

Photos Courtesy of OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network Los Angeles, CA – On Monday, August 29th, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network hosted an exclusive screening at the Warner Bros. Studio Lot’s Steven J. Ross Theater to celebrate the premiere of “Queen Sugar,” the network’s highly anticipated new original drama series from award-winning filmmaker Ava DuVernay and executive producer Oprah Winfrey. The series will debut as a […]

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Aug 30 2016

4 Things That Make Volunteering Worthwhile

Not all parents feel comfortable volunteering at their child’s school. I was one of those mom’s who got overwhelmed at the mere thought of working alongside of a teacher and in front of a group of curious children. Once I got over my angst, it was one of the most rewarding experiences ever! Here are 4

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Aug 28 2016

Aisha Hinds cast as Harriet Tubman in “Underground”

Not only will Harriet Tubman grace the face of the new $20 bill, but she will also have a starring role in WGN America’s hit series “Underground,” from Sony Pictures Television, which begins production on season two in Savannah, Georgia on Monday, August 29. Aisha Hinds (“Under the Dome,” “True Blood,” Star Trek Into Darkness) has

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Aug 27 2016

“Shark Tank’s” Daymond John Endorses Hillary Clinton

On Friday, “Extra” was with “Shark Tank’s” Daymond John at H&M Studios in Times Square, where he made a big political announcement. The famous mogul behind FUBU and countless other businesses revealed to “Extra” who would getting his vote in the presidential election. He said, “I’m gonna formally endorse Hillary Clinton. I held it back

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Aug 24 2016

YAS! Taraji Has A Mac Collection

Come through Miss Cookie! Taraji P. Henson gives me ALL of the life I need, and now we’re going to be blessed with a line of makeup from hers truly, (snaps and twirls). The collection with MAC Cosmetics will have six products, and its launch seemingly coincides perfectly with the season premiere of Empire

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Aug 24 2016

Yes! ‘Black Wall Street’ Comes to WGN

With the success of WGN America’s UNDERGROUND, it’s only fitting that John Legend’s company Get Lifted Film Co. is working on what’s sure to be another hit. This time, telling the story of what happened at Black Wall Street, one of the deadliest and the largest mass killings of black Americans. Many people know the

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Aug 23 2016

OWN’s “Iyanla: Fix My Life” To Address Misperceptions Associated With Angry Black Woman Stereotype

Is Iyanla actually going to fix some lives this time? Well, we hope so DMX! (SMH) In an all-new season of OWN’s award-winning series “Iyanla: Fix My Life” will return with an emotional four-part, multi-week episode when spiritual life coach Iyanla Vanzant invites eight women to move into a “House of Healing” to dispel the myth of the

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Aug 23 2016

M.A.N.D.A.T.E. Records Brings Gospel Royalty to U.S.S. Midway for Benefit Concert

SAN DIEGO, CA -M.A.N.D.A.T.E. Records, Inc. has raised the bar again – the record label produced another outstanding annual event in Southern California aboard the floating museum on Harbor Drive, in downtown, San Diego. The biggest and brightest entertainers in the business have walked these decks for the past three years from

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Aug 22 2016

We Need More Artists Like Chance The Rapper

And I’m not just saying this because I like his music. Chance the Rapper is awesome. No seriously, he really is. The independent artist and Chicago native is setting an example for his peers by consistently giving back to his community—something that we don’t see a lot of. Not only does he currently

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Aug 22 2016

Tyler Perry Is Employing A Lot of People

I really do think that Tyler Perry is the hardest working man in show business, and even some years after finding success, he continues to give back and create jobs for people of color. I recently attended a screening of Perry’s latest show, Too Close To Home, TLC’s first scripted television show. While the

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August 2016