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Jan 15 2015

Forbes reveals which cities have best opportunities for Blacks

A recent article on Forbes.com reveals which of America’s 52 largest metropolitan areas present African-Americans with the best opportunities. In the survey, overwhelmingly the South accounts for 13 of the top 15 metro areas. The article points out three critical factors — homeownership, entrepreneurship, as measured by the self-employment rate, and median household income — that […]

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Jan 14 2015

Attorney General Eric Holder to receive the NAACP Chairman’s Award

Via Press Release – LOS ANGELES, CA (Jan. 14, 2015) – The Honorable, Attorney General of the United States, Eric H. Holder, Jr. is set to receive the NAACP Chairman’s Award during the 46th NAACP Image Awards, broadcast live on Friday, February 6 (9:00 p.m. ET/PT tape-delayed) on TV One, the civil rights organization announced

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Jan 13 2015

NEWS ONE NOW #1 CABLE NEWS SHOW AMONG BLACK VIEWERS IN ITS TIMESLOT

SILVER SPRING, MD – News Release – TV One today announced that News One Now, the first morning news program in history to focus on news and analysis of politics, entertainment, sports, and culture from an explicitly African American perspective, finished 2014 as the number one cable news show in its timeslot among all African American

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Jan 12 2015

Trombone Shorty, George Clinton, Stanley Randolph headline 2015 NAMM Show

Carlsbad, Calif. (January 6, 2015) – Hundreds of artists from nearly every imaginable musical genre prepare to perform on five NAMM Show stages, as the 2015 NAMM Show returns to Anaheim January 22-25. Live music will set the soundtrack for product debuts from more than 5,000 music brands throughout the four-day music industry trade event.

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Jan 9 2015

SELMA: Easily the best depiction of the civil rights movement

“SELMA,” is easily the best depiction of the civil rights movement. David Oyelowo recreates Dr. Kings actions and leadership brilliantly! In her second time playing the role of Coretta Scott King, the film “Boycott” was her first, it’s uncanny how close of a resemblance actress Carmen Ejogo bares to the wife of the late civil rights

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Jan 8 2015

Legendary gospel singer Andrae Crouch dead at age 72

Legendary gospel singer, composer and producer Andrae Crouch died on Thursday, January 8th at the age of 72. Crouch had been hospitalized in a Los Angeles area hospital since Jan. 3 following a heart attack. The seven-time Grammy winner was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 1998. His songs were recorded by Elvis Presley

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Jan 8 2015

"Blackish' star Anthony Anderson to Host "The 46th NAACP Image Awards'

ANTHONY ANDERSON TO HOST ‘THE 46TH NAACP IMAGE AWARDS’ REGINALD HUDLIN AND PHIL GURIN RETURN AS EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Two-Hour Star Studded Special Airs Live on Friday, February 6 on TV One at 9:00 p.m. ET (PT tape-delayed) One-Hour Pre-Show Airs Live from the Red Carpet at 8:00 p.m. ET (PT tape-delayed) Via press release

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Jan 8 2015

Recipe: Avocado dip does a body good

After hearing reports which suggest that eating avocados daily can improve bad cholesterol levels in overweight people, we’re guessing it’s safe to say guacamole dip is now considered eating clean. Yes, avocados does a body good! With Super Bowl 2015, and other types of party planning in the works, we invite you to try out

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Jan 7 2015

Paramount Pictures & New York Business leaders offer free Admission to see "SELMA."

HOLLYWOOD, CA (January 7, 2015) – Paramount Pictures announced today that it will partner with African-American business leaders in New York City to offer free admission to the Golden Globe-nominated film “SELMA,” from director Ava DuVernay, to 7th, 8th and 9th grade students in New York City. Inspired by the film’s message of resilience and

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Jan 6 2015

UNSUNG returns with Four Episode Run to Profile Rick James, Peaches & Herb, Angie Stone and Meli’sa Morgan

Silver Spring, MD, – On the heels of its sixth consecutive NAACP Image Award nomination, TV One announced last week that fan favorite series Unsung returns with four all-new episodes on Wednesday, January 14th at 8PM/ET. This season begins with a revealing tale of the both famous and infamous legend that was Rick James. Additionally, the series

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