(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 […]
Last Week’s Headlines The Federal Reserve’s monetary policy committee provided little guidance on when it might begin tapering other than to say it wouldn’t be now. The announcement noted the recent slowing of the housing recovery and confirmed again that the unemployment rate would need to be closer to 6.5% before the Fed would begin
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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
(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
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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Roland S. Martin, known for his ‘Unapologetic’ style journalism, is set to take the world by storm in a groundbreaking urban focused telecast, News One Now. Premiering on November 4, ‘2013’ on TV-One, Martin, will serve as the host and managing editor of the show, doing what he does best: sift through the headlines
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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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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
As a lover of threads and creativity, my vivid memories of fashion started at the age of five. Adventuring in my mothers closet, trying her beautiful garments, heels, and jewelry I couldn’t wait to start a style of my own. As I write this article by sharing my grand love and interest for fashion, I’m
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