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Essence Quilt Artwork Cover a Visual Interpretation of Social & Political Unrest

April 21, 2021 (New York, N.Y.)—The news of Derek Chauvin’s guilty verdict in the murder of George Floyd has caused many to reflect on the seemingly endless challenges—and endless hope, fight and resilience—that the Black community has experienced and demonstrated, particularly over the past year. Chronicling “the year that changed the world,” ESSENCE—dedicated to Black women […]

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OWN Docu-series “Black Love” Returns to Friday Nights

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network recently announced the fifth season of its popular and ground-breaking four-time NAACP nominated docu-series “Black Love” will premiere on Friday, May 14 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. “Black Love” makes its return to Friday nights where it will join OWN’s dating series “Ready to Love.” During its previous run on Fridays, the series which celebrates love stories

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San Diego History Center Nathan Harrison Exhibit Features San Diego Trailblazer MCCSN Founder Clara Carter

As San Diego County welcomes the orange tier status, Balboa Park museums will welcome visitors again. Today, April 16, the San Diego History Center opens with the virtual Nathan Harrison exhibit. Prominent historical legend Harrison, was born into slavery in Kentucky and went on to become the first African American homesteader in the San Diego area. Another

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San Diego Educator & Gospel Pioneer Ann Murray Passes Away at 88

Statement and Obituary released by the family of sister Ann Murray. Sister Argusta “Ann” Murray was born on October 13, 1932, in Richmond, Arkansas, to loving parents Thomas and Julia Dunn-Parker who nurtured her, a sister Mary Ponder, and brothers Travis and Charles Montue into becoming strong, independent, loving, dedicated and inspiring individuals.  Sister Murray

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STARZ Celebrates Black Women, Friendship & Harlem in New Comedy

Santa Monica, Calif. – April 8, 2021 – STARZ released the official trailer and key art today for its new comedy series “Run the World,” created by Leigh Davenport (The Perfect Find, “Wendy Williams: The Hot Topic,” BET’s “Boomerang”) who will executive produce alongside showrunner Yvette Lee Bowser (“Living Single,” “black-ish,” Lionsgate’s “Dear White People”). The new STARZ Original

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URBAN ONE HONORS To Pay Tribute to Black Women Leading Change W/performances by Jazmin Sullivan, Avery Sunshine, DaBrat and Le’Andria

(SILVER SPRING, MD) – April 6, 2021 – Urban One announced today its annual awards show, URBAN ONE HONORS, will pay special homage to the International Sweethearts of Rhythm. The critically acclaimed, all-female jazz band of the 1930s included Helen Jones Woods, a founding member and mother of Urban One Founder and Chairwoman, Cathy Hughes. The Sweethearts band, comprised of 17 ethnically diverse members

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OWN: Enters Into First-Look Deal With Carlos King’s Kingdom Reign Entertainment

LOS ANGELES – OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network has inked a first-look agreement with executive producer Carlos King’s Kingdom Reign Entertainment. The pact sees Kingdom Reign Entertainment developing original unscripted series that will be available exclusively on OWN, with King as executive producer. King is the creator and executive producer of OWN’s popular Saturday night unscripted series

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Oscar Nominated Short Film ‘A Concerto is a Conversation’ Bridges Generational Divide in a Story on Race, Resilience and Legacy

‘A CONCERTO IS A CONVERSATION’Co-directed by rising Hollywood composer Kris Bowers (‘Green Book’, ‘Bridgerton’, ‘The United States vs. Billie Holiday’) Directed by Ben Proudfoot & Kris Bowers Executive Produced by Ava DuVernay The Academy Award nominated short subject documentary film A CONCERTO IS A CONVERSATION – executive produced by Ava DuVernay and recently premiered at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival

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TLC’S New Series, ‘EXTREME SISTERS’ – It’s All About Sisterly Love

(Los Angeles, CA) – Sisterly love takes on a whole new meaning in TLC’s upcoming series, EXTREME SISTERS, following the most obsessive and inseparable sibling relationships. Some sister bonds are closer than others, but these siblings take their obsession to the extreme. From eating the same foods, to sleeping in the same bed and even sharing a boyfriend, some of

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NAACP Honors Stephen Curry & WNBPA with Jackie Robinson Sports Awards

 Today, in a historical first, the NAACP announced that it will be awarding two recipients, NBA superstar Stephen Curry and The Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA), with the Jackie Robinson Sports Awards. Additionally, Misty Copeland will be honored with the prestigious Spingarn Medal in addition to Rev. Dr. Wendell Anthony who will receive the Activist of the Year award and Madison Potts who will

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