Β Residents of Lemon Grove, California are ecstaticΒ to see a change inΒ the political makeup of the small city in San Diego county. A few weeks ago, an African American female, Racquel VasquezΒ was elected mayor, making her the first person of any color to serve on the Lemon Grove City Council.Β VasquezΒ won the close election by a […]
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Louisville quarterbackΒ Lamar Jackson of the University of Louisville makes history in becoming the youngest quarterback in history. Β At age 19, Jackson was selected on Saturday (Dec. 10) as the 82nd winner of the Heisman Memorial Trophy, an award presented annually by the Heisman Trophy Trust to the most outstanding player in college football. The
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Rachel VanWormer and John W. Wells III as Charlotte and Jonny. Photo credit: SIMPATIKA Dorm room and dinner conversations surrounding race, religion and sexuality are topics that make up Bathsheba Doranβs cleverly written and entertaining dramedy, “The Mystery of Love and Sex”, now playing at Diversionary Theatre in San Diego.Β Known as the
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(San Diego, CA) Youβve seen and heard them at fairs, conferences and conventions all over the city but next month M.A.N.D.A.T.E Records own Men 4 Christ will be in concert and singing their newly released songs from βBreakthroughβ, the title of their new CD. This long awaited project promises to exceed your expectations for more
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Age ain’t nothing but a number. Whomever first said that phrase certainly had it right. Take a look at 53-year old former beauty queen, singer and actress Vanessa Williams and her gorgeous daughter, Lion Babeβs Jillian Hervey, covering the January issue of ESSENCE. Without a doubt, beauty runs in the family. The two could pass as sisters. Wouldn’t you agree?
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The Writers Guild AwardsΒ (WGA)Β has just announced its nominees for outstanding achievement in television, new media, news, radio, and promotional writing during 2016. Winners will be honored at the 2017 Writers Guild Awards on Sunday, February 19, 2017, at ceremonies in New York City and Los Angeles. Partial list-click hereΒ for full list of nominees. COMEDY
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In a 2 hour special, entertainers join host Steve Harvey for the return of the ultimate talent showcase Showtime at The Apollo. The celebrated entertainment show, premieres tonight at 8 p.m., on Fox. Check out a fewΒ images from the liveΒ taping a few days ago featuring performances by Grammy Award winning performers, Chaka Khan and John
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Smartphone apps used for ridesharing companies Lyft and Uber have become a big part of the travelers busy lifestyle. Whether itβs business or leisure, flexible transportation services is a booming techΒ business. Featured recently inΒ Essence, black-owned app Moovn, first launched in 2015, by entrepreneur Godwin Gabriel, is currently available in seven U.S. cities and 3
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(Los Angeles, CA) The Reed for Hope Foundation (RFHF) surprised thousands of guestsΒ with a live-guest performance byΒ Doug E. FreshΒ at the AIDS Healthcare Foundation’s (AHF) “Keep the Promise” concert last nightΒ at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood to kick off RFHF’s inaugural Love Healthy Lounge Experience andΒ Love Healthy Virtual Poetry Slam andΒ that took place at an off-site
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Itβs that festive time of the year again! Putting seasonal decorations up is the best ways to get into the holiday mood.Β The ambiance of lights, trees and wreaths, help put homes in the holiday spirit. However, when not used properly, decorationsβparticularly lightsβcan create safety hazards or cause fires. According an article in US News,
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