On Saturday, June 8, 2013 the Jackie Robinson Family YMCA Drumline taped their first music video titled “Inspire Through My Eyes.” The song was written to send out the message to the world that it takes a community to save our youth. The song was performed and written by various members of the drumline […]
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Business owner Monique Bolden says, “Don’t knock it until you try it.” For some, that might sound a bit risqué, but in her business, Slumber Parties by Monique, it’s just that simple — have some fun while hosting a guilt free ladies night out. Last week, the feisty and petite twenty-eight year old chatted with
When I first met Jacqueline Penhos a couple of years ago, we instantly clicked. It was as though we had known each other for years—probably because we both share the gift of gab! When we finally met again, I discovered that Jackee, a self-described and passionate Generation Y’er, loves life and puts others first.
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LaDreda’s Story (Bonita, CA) LaDreda Lewis knew at an early age that she wanted to help kids. Growing up in East Oakland’s Sobrante Park, a neighborhood pocket known for its illegal drug crimes and high incidents of violence, LaDreda always knew that once she left, she would pay it forward by helping those who
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Popular Denver radio personality talks with writer Jazmin Steele, of Pretty On Purpose in an exclusive interview. Read on… San Diego native, Mercedes Howard better known as Denver KS 107.5‘s YaGirl Cedes has moved up in the ranks of radio on an accelerated success track. Surprisingly, she didn’t rely on the reputation of her father, radio
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In an exclusive interview with BroadwayBlack.com, Tony Award Nominee and San Diego Native, Charl Brown talked about the moment he set his sights on Theatre and, how his latest role as music icon Smokey Robinson in the new Motown: The Musical. The following is an excerpt from the interview: When you ask someone when they
Funnyman Wendell James is the first to admit that he’s not a comic. Those of us who have witnessed his colorful style and over-the-top antics, well, we beg to differ because the man is just plain funny! Make no mistake, Mr. Personality, as he is known throughout Black Hollywood, is well aware that
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Lamman Rucker created quite a stir in his role as the dreamy eyed, fine chocolate brotha Sheriff Troy in Tyler Perry’s film WHY DID I GET MARRIED. Remember that hunk of a man who swept Jill Scott’s character Sheila, and every other woman, off her feet? After being cast in numerous film and television roles, the
I recall meeting Derek Shelton years ago when we were just kids, around age 8 or so. We became acquainted on account of him being my fathers customer. In our over the phone conversation, Derek says, “One of my fondest memories of childhood, is when your father had to place a bench on
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Stephanie Ringgold, says having a natural entrepreneurial spirit is what led to her passion of studying and producing tea. “Helping people create their own relaxation,” her business mantra is the motivation behind building TeaShea, an organic, all natural, socially conscious hair, and skin care line, which is a formulation of camellia seed oil and shea