By G. Napier Barnes III The first intercollegiate football game between Black Colleges took place on December 27, 1892, between Biddle College (now Johnson C. Smith University of Charlotte NC) and Livingstone College (of Salisbury NC). The Charlotte team traveled the 40+ miles by horse and buggy to play the game on Livingstone’s snowy front […]
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By DL White A well known dictum (saying) suggest, “He (or she) who laughs last, laughs longest)” Include smile as well, because Simone Biles, the diminutive in size (4’8) gymnast came out gigantic during the US Gymnastic Classic competition held in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, August 5-6, ……….smiling all the way! Not that anyone was laughing
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San Diego Jazz at The Creek has a long history featuring a stellar line-up of smooth jazz, gospel and R & B artist on Labor Day weekend. Kirk Whalum will headline the two day series on Saturday, and Norman Brown will close it out on Sunday. We over here at The Chocolate Voice had the
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On the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington, Netflix has dropped the first trailer for the upcoming Bayard Rustin biopic, ‘Rustin,’ which stars Colman Domingo. In the trailer for “Rustin” which explains how civil rights leader Bayard Rustin defied the odds to plan the historic event. On Aug. 28, Black, white, young, old, rich,
Can you believe it? August just flew by, and we’re already feeling a bit nostalgic about bidding farewell to a vibrant and fun-filled summer of outdoor music festivals and concerts. But no worries! It’s not over just yet. We still have the highly anticipated 12th annual Jazz at the Creek concert series in San Diego
Eye issues are a significant health burden for many, but most people don’t know how to make helpful changes or cannot get the care needed to keep them at bay. The black community, in particular, has a high risk of cataracts, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy, leading to high rates of vision loss and blindness. Access
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Today, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network debuted the official trailer for its highly anticipated original documentary series, “Time of Essence,” which premiereson Friday, August, 18 at 9 pm ET/PT. The five-part, one-hour series is a celebration of the trailblazing magazine that reaches a global community of over 20 million Black women and has revealed some of the most captivating
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Renowned singer-songwriter Stokley continues to dazzle the music world as he achieves yet another milestone in his illustrious career. The Grammy-Nominated artist has struck chart gold with his fifth Top Ten single, “Jeopardy: Verbalize,” featuring the iconic rap legend Snoop Dogg. The song has been a sensation on the Billboard & Mediabase Adult R&B Airplay Chart, claiming a prominent position
LAS VEGAS, NV (July 19, 2023) – The highly anticipated 38th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards, the “Greatest Night in Gospel Music,” culminated in a spectacular celebration of talent, faith, and inspiration. Hosted by Jonathan McReynolds and Tasha Cobbs Leonard, the 38th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards captivated audiences with powerhouse performances and heartfelt moments that brought the power
