The day after LL Cool J hosts the GRAMMY Awards, the rapper/actor DNA is uncovered on PBS’ “Finding Your Roots.” The series host Henry Louis Gates Jr. guides the two-time GRAMMY winner down a winding DNA trail of surprises that uncovers his family tree. On PBS’ Finding Your Roots, the rapper discovers that his mother, […]
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(San Diego, CA) The Founder of National Action Network, political activist Al Sharpton known for his outspoken political activism, leading protests against racial injustice, is coming to San Diego on Saturday, February 27, 2016. Closing out February, with a Black History Month affair: “Revival of the Movement,” Sharpton will serve as keynote speaker for the event, hosted by
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In celebration of Black History Month, Disney Channel is airing a series of “Be Inspired” segments celebrating African-American heroes, activists, legends and inspiring stories.
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What do you get when you mix hard work, dedication and a few fearless women wanting to make a change in their community?
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On Saturday, Feb. 5, the 47th annual NAACP Image Awards were held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. Actor Morris Chestnut who interviewed on the red carpet said it best what the award show represents, “We are here to celebrate us, for doing what we do best.”
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As we head into the Super Bowl, here are 10 amazing facts on the incredible journey of Fritz Pollard, one of the first African-American players to play professional football and also the first to become a head coach.
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Another legend has left us too soon. Maurice White of Earth Wind & Fire died today at his home in Los Angeles.
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On Friday, February 5, 2016, the 17th Annual NFL Sanctioned Super Bowl Gospel Celebration (SBGC) will kick-off Super Bowl 50 at the Paramount Theatre in Oakland, CA. The annual event joins together key NFL Players, top Gospel/Contemporary Christian and mainstream GRAMMY® Award-winning artists and special guests all on one stage to bring audiences a evening
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For the first time ever, ESSENCE’s annual Hollywood March Issue cover features comedy vet and host of the highly anticipated 2016 Oscars Chris Rock—live and unfiltered! In the foreshadowing article, C. Rock—conducted in December 2015 before #OscarsSoWhite reached fever pitch—Rock contemplates the diversity controversy, fatherhood after divorce and fame after reaching “the peak.” The March
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MUSICAL PHENOMENON BLACK VIOLIN SET TO PERFORM IN SOUTHEASTERN SAN DIEGO The duo shatters stereotypes at their only performance in San Diego this year! SAN DIEGO, February 2, 2016 — Hip-hop beats meet classical notes to create the musical phenomenon that is Black Violin. The duo of classically trained string instrumentalists, Kev
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