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San Diego: Retired Educator, Community Activist and Gospel Pioneer, Ann Murray Turns 88

For those who have had the pleasure knowing Sister Ann Murray, knows that it’s only during these uncertain times of a pandemic is, why a landmark birthday celebration isn’t taking place. You’d best believe that friends, family and loved ones had a celebration in mind fit for a queen. Rightfully so, she earned it. She […]

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Rhymes with Reason App Developer Partners with Black Owned Investment Firm

A few years ago The Chocolate Voice had the opportunity to interview millennial Austin Martin, the brilliance behind Rhymes with Reason, an app designed to strengthen the vocabulary and English skills of today’s youth. Martin, who was named in the 2020 Forbes list 30 under 30 in education, got the idea to develop the educational app

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BET: Master P announced as the recipient of the 2020 “I Am Hip Hop” Award

(NEW YORK, NY) – October 8, 2020 – Hip Hop’s biggest night returns with new hosts, a superstar lineup of performers and a legendary, music icon at the 2020 BET “HIP HOP AWARDS.” Today BET announces rapper, actor, producer, philanthropist and founder of the iconic hip hop label No Limit Records, Master P, as the recipient of the 2020 “I

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IN THE BLK: Features a Collective Black Creatives During Paris Fashion Week

 IN THE BLK founded and led by Haitian-American designer, Victor Glemaud, is a collective of Black creatives in the fashion industry who are dedicated to creating and expanding spaces for fellow Black designers, have created a digital activation showcasing Black designers and creatives. The digital activation is a collaborative showcase of Black designers and creatives and

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Black Lives Matter Protests Captured by Artist in Upcoming Exhibit

Jordan Shanks, a Millennial filmmaker, photographer, and screenwriter, will unveil his new photo collection, Love Letters to America: Part II and short film, Never Again during a gallery exhibition, titled Racial Awakening. The opening will take place in Richmond, Virginia on Friday, October 16 from 6-9 p.m. ET. Love Letters to America: Part II is

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“Hamilton” Actress & Singer Renée Elise Goldsberry Set To Star in Peacock Comedy, ‘GIRLS5EVA’

Grammy and Tony Award-winning actress and singer Renée Elise Goldsberry will join the cast of Girls5eva, the upcoming Peacock comedy from Tina Fey, Robert Carlock and Meredith Scardino. Goldsberry will star alongside Grammy Award-winning recording artist, Emmy nominee and Broadway actress Sara Bareilles, who was previously announced. Goldsberry will star as Wickie, the glamorous, big-voiced, star of the

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OWN: “Queen Sugar” Resumes Production in New Orleans for Season 5

 OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced earlier this week that production will resume in New Orleans for the fifth season of the critically acclaimed series “Queen Sugar” from creator Ava DuVernay. Produced by Warner Bros. Television and ARRAY Filmworks, “Queen Sugar” previously began filming in March 2020 before shutting down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The lauded series, executive

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TRAILER: Justin Simien (‘Dear White People’) presents BAD HAIR

Hello October 1, and hello National Hair Day! Guess what? In honor of National Hair Day, Hulu has just released the official trailer for the upcoming film BAD HAIR, premiering on October 23rd. Written and directed by Justin Simien ( Dear White People) Bad Hair, a satirical psychological thriller centered around a dark skinned girl from Compton named

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