By Gwen Pierce For actor Fergie Philippe, stepping into the role of the Beast each night is more than putting on a costume. It is the fulfillment of a dream years in the making. “Beast was always one of those roles,” Philippe said during a recent interview with The Chocolate Voice. “It was a dream
DALLAS, TX — June 24, 2026: Grammy Award-winning artist, producer, songwriter, and cultural icon Erykah Badu announces “LIVE”, a special run of dates this September featuring legendary producer The Alchemist and hip-hop pioneers De La Soul. Acclaimed rapper and songwriter Smino, along with additional special guests, will join select dates in San Diego, Berkeley, and
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With so many important historical observances taking place during the month of June—most notably Juneteenth—the San Diego Chapter of the Buffalo Soldiers, 10th Cavalry, sponsored a fascinating and enlightening historical bus trip on June 13, 2026, to Camp Lockett, the final home of the legendary 10th Cavalry Buffalo Soldiers. I must admit that I have
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LA JOLLA, CALIF. – June 12, 2026 – Calling all storytellers, dreamers, gamers, and fans! UC San Diego sets the stage in La Jolla and downtown San Diego this Comic-Con season with The Science of Story, a six-day celebration and exploration of storytelling in all its forms. From July 21-26, enjoy a lineup of concerts, workshops, immersive
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A Seven-Episode Digital Dramedy Series Launching June 22 on Social Media Platforms FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LOS ANGELES, Calif. — June 2026 — WOCU Productions, the nonprofit production company and media arm of Women of Color Unite (WOCU), today announced the premiere of its first original scripted series, The Ex-Wives Club, debuting Monday, June 22, 2026, across WOCU’s social media platforms, including Instagram and TikTok. Created
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Prepare to get knocked out by THE MONSTERS, the West Coast premiere at the La Jolla Playhouse beginning June 2. For years, LIL has observed her estranged brother from the shadows, studying every punch he throws. BIG, an aging but respected force in the local mixed martial arts circuit, remains unaware that his little sister has
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Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play Purpose, now on stage at La Jolla Playhouse through June 7, is an emotionally layered family drama filled with humor, tension, and painful truths. From the moment the curtain rises, the stunning set design immediately pulls audiences into the world of the influential Jasper family — a prominent Black
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For many families in San Diego, summer traditions often include backyard barbecues, beach days, family reunions — and a trip to the San Diego County Fair. But this year, fair organizers say the experience will feel even more inclusive and culturally connected, thanks to expanded programming that celebrates Black culture, music, heritage, and community. Among
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The GI Film Festival San Diego, which is taking place at the Museum of Photographic Arts at the San Diego Museum of Art, was filled with veterans, community members, and filmgoers eager to hear powerful stories about veterans and their experiences serving our country. These heartfelt stories evoked a range of emotions — from laughter
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By Gwen Pierce, The Chocolate Voice For many women veterans, service doesn’t end when they leave the military—it simply becomes less visible. Their sacrifices, leadership, and resilience often go unrecognized in the broader narrative of military history. But for Keshia Javis-Jones, Marine Corps veteran and Advisory Committee Member for the GI Film Festival San Diego,
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