Dennis Edwards, who joined the Temptations in 1968 and sang on a string of the group’s hits including “I Can’t Get Next to You,” “Ball of Confusion” and “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone” has died at age 74. His family confirmed the news to CBS News, saying he was in Chicago at the time of […]
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Women (and men) across America will be color-coordinating today for National Wear Red Day 2018, which aims to dispel myths surrounding heart diseases. National Wear Red Day is intended to help raise awareness of heart disease in particular among women. Heart disease is often generally associated with men, but cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of
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On March 14, Susan G. Komen® San Diego (Komen San Diego) will bring together leading cancer and wellness experts from around the globe to share the latest developments in breast cancer research, treatment and well-being at its much-anticipated fourth annual dinner symposium, “Screens, Genes & The Choices We Make” presented by Bank of America. The event will take
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On February 6, 2018 The Black College Expo will be held in San Diego at the Town and Country Convention Center, 500 Hotel Circle North from 2 pm to 7 pm. All students are welcome! For more information contact Rob Allee at [email protected].
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Here we are 2018. And, on the heels of February, celebrating another month of Black History facts, yet still, some of the bravest figures of the civil rights movement remain hidden. On February 11, TV One will air the retelling of an important story that revolves around civil rights icon, Rosa Parks in
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The annual National Association of Music Merchants show, or NAMM, at the Anaheim Convention Center was jam packed with performances, panels, musical instruments and icons. Including the one and only Bootsy Collins of Parliament. Collin’s career rose to prominence with the God Father of Soul, James Brown in the early 1970s, and later with the
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January 25, 2018 (New York, NY)—ESSENCE wants you to grab your squad and plan your trip as it announces its exhilarating initial talent line-up for the 2018 ESSENCE Festival, taking place July 5-8 in New Orleans. The nightly concert series keeps the spotlight on women, featuring electrifying headline performances from Janet Jackson; Mary J. Blige;
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We see you Marsai Martin out here making boss moves. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the 13-year-old Blackish star will make her feature film debut, in “Little.” The comedy will also be her first executive producing credit. The film will tell the story of a woman who gets the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to relive her carefree days as
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Legendary South African jazz musician Hugh Masekela has died today (January 23) at the age of 78 Often called the “Father of South African jazz,” Masekela died in Johannesburg surrounded by family and friends, after a decade-long fight with prostate cancer, according to a statement from his family. Trumpeter, singer and composer Masekela, started playing the horn at
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Photo: Chicago Tribune. Jordan Peele’s “Get Out” is nominated in four different categories Oscar nominations for the 90th annual awards were announced this morning, Tuesday, January 23, from the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills, Calif. Academy President John Bailey was joined by Tiffany Haddish and Andy Serkis to reveal the nominees in 24 categories. And
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