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Black Americans & The Use of Glass in Art: Functional and Decorative

Glass has long been a medium for artistic expression, bridging the divide between functionality and aesthetics. Its unique qualities—transparency, reflectivity, and versatility—allow artists to experiment with light, form, and texture in ways that few other materials can match. From ancient techniques to contemporary innovations, glass continues to evolve as a medium, and its use in […]

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Photos: LA Premiere of THE FIRE INSIDE starring Ryan Destiny as Olympic Boxer Claressa Shields

Stars Ryan Destiny and Brian Tyree Henry, director Rachel Morrison, writer/producer Barry Jenkins, and the real life subjects of the film, two-time Olympic Boxing Gold Medalist Claressa Shields and coach Jason Crutchfield, attended the Los Angeles Premiere of THE FIRE INSIDE on Wednesday, December 4 at the DGA Theater Additional guests included Michael B. Jordan, Ayo Edebiri, Daniel Kaluuya, Chloe Bailey, Diana Nyad,

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Broadway San Diego: Hawa Kamara Takes Flight as Wendy Darling in “Peter Pan”

Hawa Kamara’s debut as Wendy Darling in the touring production of “Peter Pan” is a momentous milestone in her burgeoning career. With the show set to dazzle audiences at Broadway San Diego from July 30 through August 4, Kamara is excited to step into this iconic role and inspire young viewers.  The Chocolate Voice had

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Honoring Black Music Month & Juneteenth: 19 Influential Texas Musicians

In honor of Juneteenth and Black Music Month, the team at The Chocolate Voice compiled a list of 19 musical artists from Texas who have significantly impacted the music industry. A Brief History of Juneteenth and Black Music Month Juneteenth: Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and

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Chocolate Chat Exclusive: ‘Fat Ham’ Cast on Bringing Black & Queer Narratives to Life

Can you imagine a party where the heat is blazing, plastic lawn chairs are scattered around the yard and the grill is smoking with delicious BBQ? The music is bumpin’ old school jams and you, your family and close friends are doing karaoke. Oh yeah this ain’t a regular party, it’s a cookout. But it’s

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Seven Broadway Theater Shows Coming to San Diego Civic Theater this Fall

(San Diego, Calif – Friday, March 1, 2024) On Friday, March 1, Broadway San Diego ~ A Nederlander Presentation announced its 47th Season, bringing Broadway’s most recent hits closer than ever before to the San Diego Civic Theatre this fall. Season Ticket Packages are now available at BroadwaySD.com. This seven-show package kicks off in October, starting

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‘Chicago’ star Illeana Kirven as Mama Morton Says, “Get Ready to Be Knocked off Your Seats San Diego”

With a bubbly personality and energy for days—the sensational Illeana Kirven, will star as the brash, sassy and corrupt matron, Mama Morton in the musical Chicago. The tour kicks off at the San Diego Civic Theater—and we were lucky to catch up with her just before the show opens on February 13th.  The conversation began

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WE GROWN NOW: New Heartwarming Coming of Age Film starring Jurnee Smollet, Lil Rel Howery and S. Epatha Merkerson

We Grown Now, which initially premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival last year, now has its first trailer. Directed and written by Hala director Minhal Baig, the film stars young newcomers Blake Cameron James, Gian Knight Ramirez, alongside S. Epatha Merkerson, with Lil Rel Howery and Jurnee Smollett. The film was nominated for Film Independent Spirit Awards last

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