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Nov 21 2016

Poetic Justice Fashion Brand Donates Scholarship to Howard University

L.A. based Poetic Justice a lifestyle women’s fashion brand inspired by African American women, made their way to Washington, D.C. for Howard University’s epic Homecoming weekend to spread its body positive, pro #blackgirlmagic message and give a $5,000 scholarship to the University’s Division of Fine Arts to support the future of Black fashion designers. PJ […]

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Nov 21 2016

Ain’t No Party Like an Old School Party

Who say’s grown folks don’t turn up? Well you’re wrong. Many do, turn up that is but, in moderation and old school style (smile). On December 10th, the Music Box San Diego will host a night of dance, soul, jazz and funk featuring: Jazz trumpeter Tom Browne who’s perhaps best know for his 1980’s hit “Funkin’

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Nov 19 2016

Disney XD Airs Story of NBA No. 1 Draft Pick Ben Simmons

The inspiring story chronicling the journey of Australian basketball player Ben Simmons to becoming the 2016 NBA No. 1 Draft Pick for the Philadelphia 76ers, will be featured in the latest “Becoming” episode “Becoming: Ben Simmons,” airing this SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20 (3:00p.m., ET/PT) on Disney XD. Th “Becoming” series, from the producers of ESPN Films’ Peabody and Emmy-Award winning “30 for

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Nov 18 2016

{Photos} Viola, Denzel and The Cast of FENCES

The cast of FENCES attended a special screening of the film at the Film Society of Lincoln Center in New York, NY on November 17, 2016. They all look amazing! Don’t you just love Viola’s dress? That red and burgundy against her beautiful chocolate skin is simply radiant. FENCES opens in theaters on December

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Nov 18 2016

TV Academy Elects 1st Black Chairman in its 70yr History

Television Academy entertainment powerhouses, most notably behind the annual Primetime Emmy Awards, met on Thursday night to vote on a new chairman and CEO. Drumroll please — and the winner is Hayma Washington. Washington will be the Academy’s first African American chairman and CEO in the organization’s 70-year history. For the last five years, and the Washington

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Nov 16 2016

OWN’s Hit Series Welcome to Sweetie Pie’s Returns on Saturday

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, OWN’s award-winning hit Welcome to Sweetie Pie’s returns with an all new season on Saturday, November 19 at 9/8c. In a press conference at OWN studios in Los Angeles, stars of the series Robbie Montgomery and Tim Norman, appeared in good spirits, in light of a recent family tragedy and reports of Miss Robbie

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Nov 16 2016

Essence Festival a Wrap in South Africa

The inaugural Essence Festival Durban wrapped on Sunday, presenting international performers and speakers to entertain and inspire, as well as a host of local artists and experts, in Durban, South Africa from November 8-13. Following the format of the annual Essence Festival New Orleans, the sister event offered a daytime Empowerment Experience at the International Convention Center with

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Nov 14 2016

PepsiCo Announces (STEM) Contest inspired by the upcoming film ‘Hidden Figures’

PepsiCo and 21st Century Fox, in partnership with the New York Academy of Sciences (NYAS), announces “The Search for Hidden Figures” – a new scholarship contest designed to help uncover the next generation of female leaders in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). The program is inspired by the highly-anticipated feature film “Hidden Figures”, in

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Nov 14 2016

Award-winning Political Journalist Gwen Ifill dies at 61

Award-winning PBS political reporter and vice-presidential-debate moderator Gwen Ifill passed away from cancer Monday in hospice care. She was 61. In April, Ifill took a leave from her position as the moderator and managing editor of Washington Week and co-anchor of PBS Newshour to address some health issues. At the time, a representative from the network said

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Nov 12 2016

(Photo) Cav’s Award POTUS with Honorary Jersey

What a week! And then this happened, The Cavs visited the White House on Thursday to celebrate their NBA championship win. During the visit, the Cavs awarded our President Obama with an honorary jersey. We love this. We love the Cleveland Cavaliers and we love and already miss our beloved POTUS. (Sniffs)

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