For those who don’t know today, we celebrate Juneteenth, the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. Juneteenth Celebrations around the USA aim to increase knowledge and appreciation of the roles, achievements and contributions of African Americans to our society and pay tribute to this important milestone in our […]
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ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers will honor legendary songwriting and music production duo Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis with the illustrious ASCAP Voice of Music Award at its 30th annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at The Beverly Wilshire Hotel. This prestigious award comes on the heels
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There’s just something about being a Daddy’s girl. Researchers from Woodruff Health Sciences Centre in Atlanta, and a study published on Behavioral Neuroscience, father’s tend to be more responsive to their daughters than to their sons. Researchers found that ‘When a child cried out or asked for Dad, fathers of daughters responded to that more
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Time Inc.’s (NYSE:TIME) ESSENCE Festival® presented by Coca-Cola® announces additions to its incredible daytime line-up at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on June 30-July 2, 2017 in New Orleans, LA. Jam packed into two fun filled days, attendees will be inspired and empowered to affect change in their communities while experiencing powerful content across
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“We cannot heal the deep wounds inflicted during the era of racial terrorism until we tell the truth about it.” That powerful quote comes from Bryan Stevenson, Executive Director/Founder of the Equal Justice Initiative an organization committed to addressing America’s history of racial injustice. In a groundbreaking digital experience Equal Justice Initiative with support from Google, aims to
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Pictured: Erik Logan, President of OWN, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, Ava DuVernay, Oprah Winfrey and Kofi Siriboe. Courtesy of OWN/ Photographer: Mark Davis – SilverHub Oscar® nominated director Ava DuVernay’s highly anticipated two-part premiere of the acclaimed original drama series “Queen Sugar” airs June 20 & 21 on OWN. At a press conference held on Tuesday, June 6, at Four
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On June 10, the Ira Aldridge Repertory Players presents, the San Diego premiere of BLACKTOP SKY, directed by San Diego native, Calvin Manson. The Chocolate Voice caught up with Manson, via phone to learn more about his passion for the arts, the current state of Black theatre, San Diego’s rich history of extraordinarily talented actors,
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San Diego’s premiere summer venue Jazz at the Creek is back for another sizzling hot season. Presented by M.A.N.D.A.T.E. RECORDS, INC., the concert series will be held on two separate dates at the redesigned venue, Market Creek Plaza Amphitheatre, located at 310 Euclid Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92114. Guests will have an opportunity to
Since it’s #nationaldonutday, we’d like to introduce you to three black owned donut shops where today, the sign in the window will most likely say SOLD OUT! First, there’s Nigerian American, Edose Ohen, owner of Glazed The Doughnut Cafe, is the Houston area’s first Black-owned 24 hour donut cafe. He started the business back in 2014,
The National Urban League Presents: State of Black America Town Hall on Wed. May 31 at 8 P.M. ET in an exclusive 2-hour special on TVOne. Roland Martin will host the groundbreaking event that will be taped before a live audience at the historic Howard Theatre in Washington, D.C., and will bring together some of the nation’s greatest thought leaders,
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