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San Diego KUUMBA FEST Celebrates 25 Years of Cultural Awareness

(San Diego, CA) This years’ Kuumba Fest celebration marks a new benchmark as they celebrate 25 years of recognition, entertainment and cultural awareness for the African-American community during Black History Month. The 2017 Gospel Night performances will feature artists from far and nears such as Men 4 Christ, Enlisted, Shekinah Missionaries, Robert Earl Dean, Shante […]

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Theatre Review: MOXIE Production ‘Blue Door’ Challenges Legacy of Cultural Identity

Living in a world where consistent images and celebrations of cultural pride and understanding exist during February—Black History Month, yet today, a good majority of African Americans still struggle with the gravity of cultural identity. In Tanya Barfield’s two actor stage play ‘BLUE DOOR,’ which made its debut, January 29, at the Award-winning MOXIE Theatre

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Essence & Paley Center Celebrate 10th Anniversary of BWIH with Creative Exhibit

Essence and the Paley Center for Media celebrate Black History Month featuring “The Power of Our Presence – An Exhibition Celebrating the 10 Year Anniversary of the Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards.” The exhibit will commemorate the 10th anniversary of Essence’s esteemed Black Women in Hollywood Awards—the annual Oscar-week luncheon at the forefront of spotlighting Hollywood’s

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Denzel Washington, Issa Rae and F. Gary Gray Honorees at ABFF Gala

Actress Issa Rae (Photo by Amanda Edwards/Getty Images) Without question, 2016 was a stellar year for African Americans in the entertainment industry.  Wouldn’t you agree? From outstanding performances in television and feature films, directors, producers, and writers producing some of the most creative content, there’s a lot to celebrate. In partnership with BET Networks, TheAmerican Black

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OWN’S Popular Drama Series Greenleaf Returns March 15

Los Angeles – OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced on Monday, the season two premiere date for its acclaimed original drama series “Greenleaf” from Lionsgate Emmy-nominated creator/executive producer Craig Wright (“Lost,” “Six Feet Under”) and executive producers Clement Virgo (“The Book of Negroes”) and Oprah Winfrey. The first eight episodes of the new season will debut on

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Former First Daughter Malia Obama to Intern for Weinstein Company

Former President Barack Obama’s eldest daughter, Malia Obama, is continuing to rack up entertainment experience in a new internship at major movie and television studio the Weinstein Company. The Hollywood Reporter’s sources confirmed that the former first daughter’s new gig in the days leading up to President Donald Trump’s inauguration on Friday. Malia will reportedly work with the

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Regina King Signs Two-Year Deal with ABC For Production Company

Award-winning actress Regina King (Ray, American Crime) has signed a two-year deal with ABC Studios for her production company Royal Ties. King’s sister, Reina King, will serve as development executive as the two develop and produce new projects. The Five-time NAACP Image Award winner is nominated for Entertainer of the year at the 48th NAACP Image Awards. This

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