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Dec 5 2016

‘This Is Us’, ‘Atlanta’, ‘Trevor Noah’ & ‘Surviving Compton’ Among 2017 WGA Nominees

The Writers Guild Awards (WGA) has just announced its nominees for outstanding achievement in television, new media, news, radio, and promotional writing during 2016. Winners will be honored at the 2017 Writers Guild Awards on Sunday, February 19, 2017, at ceremonies in New York City and Los Angeles. Partial list-click here for full list of nominees. COMEDY […]

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Dec 5 2016

Photos: Chaka Khan & John Legend Perform on Return of Showtime At The Apollo

In a 2 hour special, entertainers join host Steve Harvey for the return of the ultimate talent showcase Showtime at The Apollo. The celebrated entertainment show, premieres tonight at 8 p.m., on Fox. Check out a few images from the live taping a few days ago featuring performances by Grammy Award winning performers, Chaka Khan and John

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Dec 2 2016

Black-owned ridesharing app offers an all inclusive edge to Uber and Lyft

Smartphone apps used for ridesharing companies Lyft and Uber have become a big part of the travelers busy lifestyle. Whether it’s business or leisure, flexible transportation services is a booming tech business. Featured recently in Essence, black-owned app Moovn, first launched in 2015, by entrepreneur Godwin Gabriel, is currently available in seven U.S. cities and 3

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Dec 1 2016

Reed for Hope Foundation Joins AIDS Healthcare Foundation for Love Healthy Event

(Los Angeles, CA) The Reed for Hope Foundation (RFHF) surprised thousands of guests with a live-guest performance by Doug E. Fresh at the AIDS Healthcare Foundation’s (AHF) “Keep the Promise” concert last night at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood to kick off RFHF’s inaugural Love Healthy Lounge Experience and Love Healthy Virtual Poetry Slam and that took place at an off-site

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Dec 1 2016

Keep Safety in Mind When Holiday Decorating

It’s that festive time of the year again! Putting seasonal decorations up is the best ways to get into the holiday mood. The ambiance of lights, trees and wreaths, help put homes in the holiday spirit. However, when not used properly, decorations–particularly lights–can create safety hazards or cause fires. According an article in US News,

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Nov 30 2016

Jamie Foxx Set to Produce Marvin Gaye Story

Marvin Gaye performs on stage at De Doelen, Rotterdam, Netherlands, 1st July 1980. (Photo by Rob Verhorst/Redferns) Oscar winner Jamie Foxx star of Ray has acquired rights to the life story of Marvin Gaye, and is set to executive produce a biographical limited series alongside multimedia producer Suzanne de Passe, who has been involved in previous attempts

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Nov 29 2016

AAFCA Calls 2016 the Best Year for Blacks in Cinema

(Los Angeles, CA) – In anticipation of its annual Best Of list, the African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) has already proclaimed 2016 the best EVER for Blacks in cinema. AAFCA not only applauds the increased volume of films representing the Black experience released in 2016, but also the range of diverse storylines. “The studios

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Nov 28 2016

NCNW Dorothy Height Honored on 2017 U.S. Postage Stamp

The U.S. postal service over the past couple of days just announced that trailblazer Dorothy Height will be honored as the 40th stamp in the Black Heritage Forever series in 2017. Height was not only an activist but dedicated her life to fighting for African-American women. Height was the president of National Council of Negro Women for

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Nov 23 2016

Recipe: Oprah’s Sweet Potato Casserole That We Just Can’t Get Enough

When I first tried Oprah’s amazing sweet potato recipe, I was serving this traditional favorite with a twist to my harshest critic, my mother in law. As I watched her gently put the fork with the dish inside of her mouth, I waited for her response which was instant. She said, “Girl, these sweet potatoes are

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Nov 22 2016

Check Out The New Trailer For ‘BARRY’!

We are so excited for this! Netflix’s ‘BARRY’ depicts a young Barack Obama, on his search for hope, and finding his identity as he reaches adulthood. We’ll be tuning in, will you?

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