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TV One Premieres 12 Years A Slave: A TV One Special with Cathy Hughes

On Saturday, November 9  TV One will premieres 12 Years A Slave: A TV One Special with Cathy Hughes at 7 PM/ET.  This one hour program features a discussion with the film’s director Steve McQueen and cast members Chiwetel Ejiofor, Lupita Nyong’o and Alfre Woodard.  Set in pre-Civil War era America, 12 Years A Slave is based on the true story of …

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America's First Black Female Impressionist, Sylvia Traymore Recalls Her Saturday Night Live Experience

(Via Press Release) Washington, D.C. – When Sylvia Traymore watched acclaimed actress Kerry Washington impersonate several characters in a comedic sketch on a recent episode of Saturday Night Life (SNL), a deep sense of overwhelm overtook her. As the first black female impressionist to emerge on the entertainment scene back in the late ’70’s and early 80’s, she vividly …

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The International House of Blues Foundation Awards $2,500 to Elementary School Drumming Program

  Via Press Release –SAN DIEGO (November 4, 2013) – The International House of Blues Foundation (IHOBF) has awarded Perry Elementary School a $2,500 grant in support of their 5th grade drumming program as of the 2013 Action for the Arts Grants.  The school will receive their new instruments on Monday, November 4. “IHOBF is dedicated …

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Recording Artist Ledisi: Releases "The Truth" & Rocks the Stage at 2013 BLACK GIRLS ROCK!

(New York, NY–October 31, 2013) – Grammy nominated singer and Verve recording artist Ledisi is excited to announce the release of her fifth major studio release The Truth.  The album, which will be in-stores February 11th, is filled not only with Ledisi’s trademark soaring ballads but also a generous collection of up-tempo, beat-driven celebrations of …

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San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival: 10th Year Anniversary

  It’s the big top of all wine events in Southern California.  None can top the San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival, coming November 18 through  November 24. This spectacular event is an international showcase of the world’s great wines and spirits, chefs and culinary personalities and gourmet foods. Over 200 beverage companies are pouring, 70 restaurants are …

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Financial Watch: Unemployment Rates Remain Low, Existing Home Sales Take a Slight Dip

  Last Week’s Headlines The unemployment rate continued to inch downward, hitting 7.2% in September, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That’s the lowest unemployment rate since November 2008. However, the 148,000 jobs added during the month was lower than the monthly average for the past year, and including underemployed and discouraged workers would …

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A Man Rents His Home for $1 Per Month: Filmmakers use Indiegogo to Gain Support for Documentary

MAKING 12 MONTHS IN 30 DAYS (Los Angeles) After a successful fundraiser at Silverlake Wine on Saturday night, director/producer Charysse Tia Harper turns to Indiegogo  to complete 12 Months, a documentary about a Los Angeles man who is renting his home for $1 per month for one year to help a family in need. With …

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