As the sands of time equipped us with fortitudes of rights we developed hearts of love. No longer allowing the grave to be our mentor, our life became a monument of inspirations. Engraving the unsolicited effects that bound our minds, our discourse reined with theaters of solutions. You tried to silence our spirit with your […]
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We can’t think of a more perfectΒ way to end Black history month with out sharing the creativity of 5 year-oldΒ Lola, and her mother Cristi Jones. What started out asΒ all part of an educational, and empowering project, the mother and daughter duo decided toΒ transformΒ notable black women in history to life in photographs, dressing up little Lola
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WeΒ donβt know about yβall, but over here at The Chocolate Voice, weβre ready to experience the magic of the Academy Awards on Sunday!Β Especially that #BlackMovieMagic. Last year, critics let it be known that there was a lack of representation in films with people of color and, they werenβt having it. Through the years and
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Celebrating Black Women in Hollywood annually during the month of February, ESSENCE, honored remarkable moments and performers in film and television at yesterdayβs 10th annual ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards & Gala. Honoring Hollywoodβs βNext Generationβ the 2017 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood awards were presented to Janelle MonΓ‘e, Issa Rae, Aja Naomi King
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To commemorate Black History Month, the Womenβs Museum of California celebrates African-American Women in the Arts by honoring jazz musician and composer Jeannie Cheatham, Moxie Theatre artistic director Delicia Turner-Sonnenberg, and professor/artist/poet Starla Lewis. You will hear excerpts from Jeannieβs latest release, a poem from Starla, and a song from Nigerian refugee Buki Domingos. EVENT
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(San Diego, CA) This yearsβ Kuumba Fest celebration marks a new benchmark as they celebrate 25 years of recognition, entertainment and cultural awareness for the African-American community during Black History Month. The 2017 Gospel Night performances will feature artists from far and nears such as Men 4 Christ, Enlisted, Shekinah Missionaries, Robert Earl Dean, Shante
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During theΒ June 15 induction ceremony of the prestigious Songwriters Hall of Fame, Kenneth βBabyfaceβ Edmonds, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Jay Z, Chicagoβs Robert Lamm, James Pankow and ex-band member Peter Cetera and Max Martin. Motown founder Berry Gordy, who was a member of the class of 2016, will also be inducted sinceΒ he was
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Multi Grammy award nominee Stokley Williams premieres new single “Level” off his debut studio albumΒ Introducing,Β a refreshing artistic statement rooted in the soul music tradition from one of R&B’s most remarkable voices featuring Robert Glasper, Estelle and more… Considered one of the best R&B bands in the genre, Mint Condition lead vocalist and drummer Stokley
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Tuesday morning, it was announced thatΒ Earvin βMagicβ Johnson has been named President of Basketball Operations, while also relieving General Manager Mitch Kupchak and Vice President of Basketball Operations Jim Buss from their duties as leaders of the front office. The moves were made by Co-Owner and Governor Jeanie Buss, who joined Johnson β previously
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Miss Minnesota USA, Somali-American immigrant Halima Aden, made history last November, by becoming the first young woman to wear a hijab and burkini during the swimsuit portion of the competition. As the 19-year old Muslim model Β keeps breaking barriers, she make her debut on the runway for Kanye Wests’s season 5 Yeezy show wearing a
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