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Aug 12 2015

Diversity Expert Blows the Whistle on Ferguson Tragedies in Memoir

Ferguson, MO – Despite angry protests and national outcry after the police killing of unarmed Michael Brown, Jr., a year ago Aug. 9, the police shootings of Black citizens and ensuing uprisings continue to occur across the country. Diversity expert and author, Devin S. James, warns the tragedies and conflict will continue until government leaders make […]

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Aug 5 2015

The Wiz Live! Newcomer Shanice Williams, Cast as Dorothy

NBC embarks on its latest musical holiday tradition with a live television production of the groundbreaking Tony Award-winning musical, The Wiz Live! that brought the vivid world of Oz to the streets of New York in a fresh, funky, sing-a-long journey down the yellow brick road. Eighteen year-old Shanice Williams, despite studying musical theater for years,

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Jul 31 2015

#FranklinDay: America Celebrates Peanuts first African-American character, “FRANKLIN.”

Today is the 47th anniversary of Peanuts first African-American character, “FRANKLIN.” Harriet Glickman, a school teacher wrote a letter to the comic strip’s creator Charles M. Schulz following the death of Martin Luther King urging him that an African American character needed to be added to the popular comic strip. “Franklin Armstrong” was introduced on

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Jul 30 2015

Bayside Gospel Aboard the USS Midway Museum Spectacular!

(San Diego, CA) On Sunday, July 26th for the second year in a row, Bayside Gospel aboard the USS Midway Aircraft Carrier and Museum, turned the celebrated tourist ship into a spectacular outdoor Gospel concert. The evening couldn’t have been more perfect. The entertainment that took place aboard the ship was quoted as being a sanctuary

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Jul 30 2015

Music Spotlight: The Johnson Project Keeping R&B Fresh

(San Diego, CA) So a couple of weeks ago, The Chocolate Voice met up with musician’s and brother’s, Bruce “BW” Henderson and, Dave Johnson of The Johnson Project at a popular Southeast San Diego eatery, Felix BBQ with soul. During our conversation, Bruce, who likes to be referred to as BW, made sure that we

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Jul 17 2015

Fifth Annual Long Beach Gospel Fest Starts Sunday

The Fifth Annual Long Beach Gospel Fest, founded by Pastor Wayne Chaney, Jr. and wife Myesha of the Antioch Church of Long Beach takes place on Sunday, July 19, 2015 at Marina Green Park. The free, open-to-the-public event, showcases some of the best gospel artists in music today, announced multi-award winning performers including Grammy-nominated Tina

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Jul 17 2015

Poetic Voices: TULSA (BLACK WALL STREET MASSACRE 1921)

History told us nothing about this history of slaughter as two lives changed the course of history. Shining shoes for wages of the day and now he is faced with a war waged on the color of his skin. Dick Rowland they said stumbled and made a mistake of balancing himself in the presence of

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Jul 17 2015

Enter Pala’s CAVE for Wine, Food & Luciano

Renowned wine connoisseur Frank Mangio, shares his experience visiting the underground wine CAVE at Pala Casino, Resort & Spa. One of the most attractive caves I’ve had the opportunity to visit is the new underground CAVE at Pala Casino, Spa and Resort , east of Interstate 15 on Highway 76, in North San Diego County. You

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Jul 16 2015

Anthony Anderson, Viola Davis and Taraji P. Henson Among 2015 Emmy Nominee’s

This years Emmy Nomination’s Point Towards Diversity As huge fans of the ABC comedy, ‘blackish,’ we couldn’t be happier to hear that the lead actor, Anthony Anderson received his first emmy nod for his role as the hilarious dad, Andre. Although, the series got snubbed in the “Comedy” category, we’re happy that Anderson is recognized

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Jul 16 2015

Susan G Komen San Diego and San Diego Black Health Associates Host Breast Cancer Walk

(San Diego, CA) Susan G Komen San Diego, the County’s largest provider of free breast cancer treatments, services and support, in partnership with San Diego Black Health Associates and Assemblymember Shirley Weber, is set to hold its inaugural Circle of Promise Day event on Saturday, Aug. 1 from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The event

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