George E. Johnson Made History On Wall Street. Why Is That History Still So Rare? When news broke that George E. Johnson had died at the age of 99, many remembered him as the entrepreneur behind Afro Sheen, the iconic hair care brand that became synonymous with the natural hair movement of the 1970s. His […]
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By Gwen Pierce For actor Fergie Philippe, stepping into the role of the Beast each night is more than putting on a costume. It is the fulfillment of a dream years in the making. “Beast was always one of those roles,” Philippe said during a recent interview with The Chocolate Voice. “It was a dream
DALLAS, TX — June 24, 2026: Grammy Award-winning artist, producer, songwriter, and cultural icon Erykah Badu announces “LIVE”, a special run of dates this September featuring legendary producer The Alchemist and hip-hop pioneers De La Soul. Acclaimed rapper and songwriter Smino, along with additional special guests, will join select dates in San Diego, Berkeley, and
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With so many important historical observances taking place during the month of June—most notably Juneteenth—the San Diego Chapter of the Buffalo Soldiers, 10th Cavalry, sponsored a fascinating and enlightening historical bus trip on June 13, 2026, to Camp Lockett, the final home of the legendary 10th Cavalry Buffalo Soldiers. I must admit that I have
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A Seven-Episode Digital Dramedy Series Launching June 22 on Social Media Platforms FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LOS ANGELES, Calif. — June 2026 — WOCU Productions, the nonprofit production company and media arm of Women of Color Unite (WOCU), today announced the premiere of its first original scripted series, The Ex-Wives Club, debuting Monday, June 22, 2026, across WOCU’s social media platforms, including Instagram and TikTok. Created
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Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play Purpose, now on stage at La Jolla Playhouse through June 7, is an emotionally layered family drama filled with humor, tension, and painful truths. From the moment the curtain rises, the stunning set design immediately pulls audiences into the world of the influential Jasper family — a prominent Black
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On April 15, community members gathered to celebrate The Teralta, a project that reflects both the history and the future of City Heights. What was once the 1948 Superior Furniture Co. building has been thoughtfully transformed into 73 affordable homes for families—while preserving the building’s familiar Art Deco façade that so many neighbors recognize. For
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San Diego, CA (April 22, 2026) — Tickets for Cameron Mackintosh’s new North American production of The Phantom of the Opera are now on sale for its limited engagement at the San Diego Civic Theatre, running September 2–13, 2026. Tickets are available at the San Diego Civic Theatre Box Office and online at BroadwaySD.com. Group orders of 10
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Black Violin returns to San Diego to perform at ArtPower UCSD on Friday, April 17 As one half of the genre-defying duo Black Violin, Wil Baptiste has spent more than two decades reshaping expectations of what string music can sound like. Blending classical training with hip-hop influences, the group has built a sound—and a live show—that is as high-energy
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The San Diego (CA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated proudly invites the community to experience an afternoon steeped in legacy, purpose, and promise as we celebrate the 39th Annual Achievers Program—An Affair of Honor. On Sunday, April 19, 2025, at 1:00 PM, the elegant Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter will come alive with the brilliance
