San Diego: $195K in Funding Received To restore The Black Family statue at Mountain View Park

In a Facebook post, Council President pro Tem Monica Montgomery wrote: “Thank to Assemblymember Akilah Weber, MD and her advocacy for our communities, San Diego received funding to restore The Black Family statue at the beloved Mountain View Park! This funding is more than just a check—it is about restoring the positive reflections and reclaiming

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Chocolate Chat: THE BOOK OF MORMON star and PK Lamont Whitaker Talks Legacy, Derogatory Terms & Humor

The nine-time Tony Award®winning Best Musical, “THE BOOK OF MORMON” returns to San Diego, September 19-24. And, we are here for it!  Some of us over here at The Chocolate Voice saw “THE BOOK OF MORMAN” at the San Diego Civic Theater, a few years ago and laughed so hard until our sides hurt! From the creators of South Park

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Broadway San Diego: Naomi Rodgers & Zurin Villanueva Share What it Takes to Play Tina Turner

It takes two baby! Yes it does. Two actresses are on tour and playing the role of the legendary Tina Turner in the Broadway musical TINA: The Tina Turner Musical.   During the tour, there are eight performances that are two hours and forty five minutes. Each actress will play the lead in four out

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San Diego: Experience the Magic of Disney’s “Frozen”

Disney Theatrical Productions, under the direction of Thomas Schumacher, and Broadway San Diego ~ A Nederlander Presentation is proud to welcome the long-awaited production of Disney’s Frozen. Frozen, the Tony®-nominated Best Musical, will play a 2-week premiere engagement as part of Broadway San Diego’s 45th Season, at the San Diego Civic Theatre, sponsored by San

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Maya’s Cookies Celebrates 2023 Black History Collection: Patti Labelle, Misty Copeland & Brit Bennett

Black History Month, Black-Owned, Female-Owned and San Diego favorite, Maya’s Cookies has announced the 2023 Black History Month Collection. “This year’s collection is an ode to the arts and my way of honoring the contributions of countless Black women breaking barriers in the literary arts, world of dance, music industry and beyond,” said Maya Madsen,

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San Diego: Wakanda Forever, Black Joy, Representation Matters, Black Business Women Made that Happen

By GWEN PIERCE Being Black. Being a business owner. Being a woman. Being a veteran, are all labels that Kay Black has had first hand experience with, and knows all too well that representation matters, and that the importance of seeing Black positive images on and off the big screen, matter. This past Veterans Day

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Tucson: Pima County Board of Supervisors Approve Juneteenth Holiday for County Employees

By DL White “Juneteenth is a movement, not a moment,” affirmed District 5 SupervisorAdelita Grijalva, echoing the mantra of Tucson Juneteenth President Larry Starks. In a (4-1) vote on September 6, the Board voted to approve the annual recognition of Juneteenth. Juneteenth acknowledges the day in which Union troops entered Galveston, Texas in 1865 to

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San Diego: Jazz At The Creek Closes Out Summer with Prince of Sophisticated Soul and More!

As we close out summer 2022, there’s nothing left to say except, if you missed out on Jazz at the Creek, a two-day celebration Labor Day week-end in San Diego, oh well, it’s your loss.  In its eleventh year, a surprising announcement was made by long time radio personality Kelly Cole, who’s been the host

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Jazz At The Creek: Smooth Soulful Sounds of Erin Stevenson Labor Day Weekend

Smooth. Soulful. Songstress. Three words that best describe the artist Erin Stevenson, a powerhouse vocalists who’s toured with the likes of Janet Jackson, Justin Timberlake, Duran Duran and more! Stevenson is all set to open the stage and bring nothing but good vibes to San Diego’s premiere venue, Jazz at The Creek on Saturday, September

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 San Diego: 1st county in U.S. to have all hospital ERs accredited as Geriatric Emergency Departments

More than 20 million seniors visit our nation’s emergency departments every year. With the number of older adults growing rapidly, there is a critical need for more geriatric-focused care, which has the potential to improve health outcomes, coordinate care more effectively, and reduce costs. San Diego County is now the first county in the nation where

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San Diego Jazz at the Creek include Headliner Will Downing, Avery *Sunshine & More Labor Day Weekend

11th Annual JAZZ AT THE CREEK has announced a spectacular line-up featuring headliner Will Downing, Avery*Sunshine, Pieces of a Dream and more for the upcoming Labor Day Weekend September 3rd and 4th at Market Creek Plaza Amphitheater, located at 310 Euclid Avenue. Presented by M.A.N.D.A.T.E. Records, Inc., nothing can compare to the intimate open air

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County of San Diego Black Chamber of Commerce Award 14 Minority Owned Businesses up to 12k

The County of San Diego Black Chamber of Commerce (CSDBCC) created a Business Accelerator Program under its Urban Business Resource Center (UBRC). The first cohort, comprised of 14 minority-owned businesses, graduated in May, and on June 10 at UC San Diego Park & Market, the graduates were awarded a grant of almost $12k per participant in cash and Sony Electronics

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San Diego: SDAAMFA Honors Four Creative San Diegans as Keepers of the Culture

San Diego is home to many aspiring and highly accomplished artists. The San Diego African American Museum of Fine Art wants to make sure that the masterful works of those creatives are recognized and honored by the local community. In an interview with the San Diego Union Tribune, Gaidi Finnie, executive director of the museum,

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Phoenix: Ques Answer the call for Food Distribution on Coldplay & H.E.R. World Tour

Coldplay & H.E.R on World Tour Which Includes More than Music: Feeding the Hungry!By DL White The British rock band Coldplay along with R & B Sensation H.E.R (Gabriella Sarmento Wilson) are on a world tour with scheduled stops across America, Germany, Poland, France the UK, Belgium, Peru and Argentina (to list a few sites)

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San Diego: Dr. Ashanti Hands Names President of San Diego Mesa College

After a national search, the San Diego Community College District on Wednesday announced the promotion of one of its own to succeed Pam Luster as Mesa College president. Ashanti Hands, Ed.D., joined San Diego’s largest community college in 2008 where she has held positions as dean of Student Affairs, acting dean of Student Development and Matriculation, and vice president of

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Tucson: African American Legacy Fund Award $50K to Six Local Organizations

The African American Legacy Fund (AALF), an initiative of the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona (CFSA), is proud to announce $50,000 was granted to six local organizations in their 2022 grant round to address the educational and economic disparities faced by African Americans living in Southern Arizona. Founded in 2013 by esteemed educator, philanthropist, and civic leader Dr. Anna Jolivet, Ph.D.,

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San Diego: African American Museum of Fine Arts Presents: Keepers of the Culture

In 2018, the San Diego African American Museum of Fine Arts (SDAAMFA) began an annual recognition program known as “Keepers of the Culture.” This event is an opportunity to thank members of the San Diego community who, through their various contributions promote the rich elements of Black Arts and Culture. This year honorees include: Alyce Smith

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La Jolla: RAZMATAZZ New Black-Owned Boutique in La Jolla Hosts Sip and Shop

Oooh girl, where did you get your outfit? If you’re constantly getting compliments from admirers praising your style, first and foremost embrace it. Next, if you have that entrepreneurial spirit you just might be on to something. Artillia Marcellous, owner/designer of Razmatazz Boutique in La Jolla, has always had a love for fashion for as

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Phoenix: ASU Project Humanities & Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Filling a Community Need for 10yrs!

By D.L. White Homelessness Is On The Rise! In the days when the American west was still being settled, the Pony Express was implemented (April 3, 1860) by the Central Overland California and Pikes Peak Express Company to deliver mail between Missouri and California, thus providing a valuable and viable service. Utilizing the motto, “The

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Boys & Girls Clubs of America Partners with Rhymes with Reason to Bring Literacy to Students through Music and Lyrics

This year’s Super Bowl Halftime Show features not one, not two, but five different hip-hop artists as the headlining acts: Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, 50 cent (Curtis Jackson) Eminem and, Kendrick Lamar. All of the performs mentioned have used their power of hip-hop and rap to make an impact by speaking up for generations and

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SXSW: Live Taping of New Podcast, IMO with Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson

AUSTIN, TX – March 13, 2025 – At South by Southwest (SXSW), Michelle Obama and her brother, Craig Robinson, appeared for a special live episode of their newly launched podcast IMO with Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson. The siblings took the stage at the Austin Convention Center for a conversation on transforming despair into hope—and ultimately, action—with Dr. Laurie Santos, psychology professor

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San Diego Theatre Spotlight: ‘Ain’t Too Proud’s’ Rudy Foster on Playing Otis & The Legacy of The Temptations Music

Get ready—’cause the magic of Motown is coming back to San Diego! That unmistakable sound, the groove that makes you want to move, the melodies that stand the test of time—can you hear it? And yes, we at The Chocolate Voice keep singing, “Get ready, ‘cause here I come!” Just one of the many timeless

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San Diego County Fair Summer Concert Series to Feature Maxwell, XSCAPE & Ziggy Marley

 It’s almost that time ya’ll!  The 2025 Toyota Summer Concert Series at the San Diego County Fair is bringing 20 electrifying nights of music to the Corona Grandstand Stage! From Maxwell to Ziggy Marley, 2 Chainz & Lil Jon, XSCAPE, and more—this lineup is set to make Del Mar the hottest ticket of the summer! 🌟 Pre-Sale Access: Use code SUMMER (March 12-13)🎟 General On-Sale: Friday, March 14 at 10 a.m.🎡 Bonus: Concert

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San Diego Trailblazer: Leon Williams, First Black City Councilmember & County Supevisor Dies at 102

Leon Williams, a political trailblazer and civil rights leader in San Diego County, has passed away at the age of 102. As San Diego’s first Black city council member and later a San Diego County Supervisor, Williams helped pave the way for future leaders in the community. In 2020, the County Board of Supervisors established

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Grammy-nominated Singer Alex Isley Ushers in New Music

February 28, 2025 (Los Angeles, CA) — Silky. Timeless. Intimate. These words barely begin to capture the magic of Alex Isley, the GRAMMY®-nominated songstress whose voice feels like a warm embrace. With the release of her Free Lunch / Warner Records debut single “Hands,” Isley enters a fresh yet familiar space—where R&B’s golden past meets its most captivating future. Produced by CAMPER (Brandy, Doechii, H.E.R.), “Hands” reaffirms Alex’s place among this

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R&B Superstar TANK Joins Cast of Broadway’s Hell’s Kitchen

(New York, NY – February 28, 2025) – Broadway’s electrifying, Grammy Award-winning production HELL’S KITCHEN announces today that R&B superstar and five-time Grammy Award nominee Tank will join the cast in the role of “Davis” for a strictly limited 13-week engagement. He will replace Tony Award nominee Brandon Victor Dixon, who will play his final performance on Sunday, March 9. With a

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ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood® Awards

Continuing a decades-old promise of loving Black women deeply, entertainment legends, icons, and rising stars gathered at the 18th annual ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood® Awards, on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles, hosted by producer and star of Prime Video’s Cross, Aldis Hodge, celebrating the women who are transforming the television and film industry

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