Congratulations to Misty Copeland who made history this week when she was promoted to principal dancer of the American Ballet Theater, making her the first African American woman to hold the position in the company’s 75-year history. The company announced the promotion on Tuesday, about a week after Copeland, who has become a strong voice
This past weekend, BET Experience was of the chain! From the inspiring and engaging Genius Talks to drinking Coca Cola floats to the live concerts featuring BET Award nominee Jidenna, and Roman Gian Arthur, the annual event/pre awards ceremony was classic! Speaking of classic, the song by Jidenna, “I’m a Classic Man!” is catchy. I just can’t
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The 2015 BET Awards may have had all of the flashy, red carpet celebrity glam. But, the real stars made their presence heard as panelist, at the BET Experience Genius Talks. Introduced by Access Hollywood’s Shaun Robinson, and moderated by Dr. Marc Lamont Hill, the topic of conversation was on the importance of the #BlackLivesMatter movement, that was part of
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LOS ANGELES, CA – The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is extending invitations to join the organization to 322 artists and executives who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to theatrical motion pictures. Those who accept the invitations will be the only additions to the Academy’s membership in 2015. “It’s gratifying to acknowledge
In a press release WGN America announced today, that Jussie Smollett (“Empire“) has signed on to guest star in the cable network’s pulse-pounding thriller “Underground,” in which bravery, ingenuity and power take center stage as slaves band together in the fight of their lives – for their families, their future…and their freedom. Smollett will play Josey, a
(San Diego, CA) In San Diego, thousands came out on Saturday, June 20, to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Juneteenth. Organized by the Cooper Family Foundation, Juneteenth-in-San Diego has been held every year in June, for the past forty years. Their motto, “Keep Juneteenth Alive in San Diego” is free an open to the public.
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SANTA MONICA, CA (June 17, 2015) – Codeblack Films, a Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF) company, has partnered with Sanaa Lathan to executive produce and star in the feature film adaptation of the Flyy Girl book trilogy written by New York Times bestselling author Omar Tyree. The award-winning actress will star as the film’s protagonist,
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San Diego philanthropist Sally Bullard Thornton, 81, died June 12 at UCSD Medical Center. Thornton reportedly became ill a month ago and had been in a coma since then. A San Diego native, Thornton was the wife of John Thornton and the mother of two sons, one of whom preceded her in death. Her other
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(San Diego, CA) On Saturday, June 13, the highly anticipated Jazz at the Creek concert series, triumphantly returns to Market Creek Plaza. Kicking off the summer of 2015 with a lineup of smooth Jazz performances by–Melina featuring smooth jazz producer/guitarist Paul Brown and C.E.O’s Rhythm section. The headliner for the first show of the series
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(San Diego, CA) One of the many things we enjoy about summer, are the vibrant community cultural festivals taking place around the world. Stay tuned, as over the summer months,”The Chocolate Voice” plans to highlight as many possible. This week, check out photo’s from the annual San Diego African Culture Fest. In it’s eleventh year,
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