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Mar 7 2012

TCV Interview with Chocolate Beauty Carmelita Jeter: The Fastest Woman in The World

Stunning chocolate beauty and sprinter Carmelita Jeter is recognized as the fastest women in the world! Jeter became the second-fastest woman in history in the 100m, winning her race in an astounding 10.64 seconds. Only the late Florence Griffith-Joyner (Flo Jo) has run faster. Recently, at the 2012 NAACP Image Awards The Chocolate Voice caught […]

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Feb 21 2012

Black History Month Brings Remembrance For 87 Year Old WWII Veteran

Remembrance By Ambrose Brodus, Jr. Black History Month brings to the forefront of my mind so many thoughts of historic value that my mind at times seems to tinker on the verge of becoming overwhelmed. Such was the case not long ago, but the mind has a way of taking care of itself. While growing

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Feb 6 2012

Actor/Filmmaker Tackles Taboo Topic of Homophobia in Jamaica

What happens when an actor living in New York is inspired by the current social conflicts of Jamaica? The answer is Excuses For Jeff, a film written, produced and starring 27 year-old Gibrey Allen. In the gut wrenching Excuses For Jeff, Allen tackles the controversial and taboo topic of homophobia in Jamaica. With his portrayal

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Feb 4 2012

Michelle Obama: Promotes Healthy Foods to Underserved California Communities

As part of her campaign to battle childhood obesity, First Lady Michelle Obama joined Robert K. Ross, M.D. And CEO of California Endowment and, other local leaders who visited the site of a future grocery store in Inglewood on Wednesday and spoke about the importance of bringing fresh food to disadvantaged communities. The California Freshworks

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Jan 31 2012

Making Life Sweet at the Cupcake Place!

With a heart of gold, an imagination for success and a passion for baking, Terrie Ferguson is living proof that dreams do come true. Although her business is only 9 months old, she’s already focused on opening 2 other locations, has been approached for a reality TV show,and has already knocked out her competitors in

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Jan 30 2012

Filmmaker D Jus Riley Explores the Morality of a Serial Killer in short film, 5:Thirty One (5:31)

Since creating his first film, D. Jus Riley’s filmmaking career has moved at a much faster pace than the thirty something year old expected. Riley’s short film, 5: Thirty-One was accepted into this years 10th annual San Diego Black Film Festival, he’s in talks to produce a documentary for Big Daddy Kane, produced a

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Nov 17 2011

The Legendary Tower of Power Performing Live at Sycuan: TCV Chats with Emilio Castillo

With more than 40 years in the music business and a string of hit records including; “Your Still a Young Man and, “So Very Hard to Go,” Emilio Castillo, Founder of the Urban Soul Group Tower of Power tells TCV in a phone interview, what distinguishes and artist from a musician is staying true to

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Sep 6 2011

As Real as it Gets: Tony Award Winner Tonya Pinkins

Making her return to La Jolla Playhouse performing in the world premier of “Milk Like Sugar,” Tony Award winning actress Tonya Pinkins takes some time out to interview with the Chocolate Voice by phone and let’s just say, she’s as real as it gets. Pinkins last performed at La Jolla Playhouse where she starred as Muzzie

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May 12 2011

Do I Dare? By Shirley Robinson Sprinkles, Ph.D

Do I Dare? by: Shirley Robinson Sprinkles, Ph.D My new book, “Seven Keys to Successful Single Parenting” (Wheatmark, 2011), is just days from publication and already I’m shaking in my boots. When it comes to the subject of parenting, there are so many ideas of what constitutes “good” parenting. Everyone has an opinion. Most people

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May 4 2011

TWO PEAS IN A POD? . . .Hardly An Essay By Shirley Robinson Sprinkles, Ph. D

“Stop comparing me with my brothers and sisters!” That’s the anguished demand I hear when a discussion with one of my offspring turns to how everyone else in the family is getting along these days. Needless to say, this retort usually comes from the one who isn’t faring so well during these tough economic times

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