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May 15 2019

11th Annual LadyLike Foundation Women of Excellence Luncheon

This past Saturday afternoon, May 11, the Beverly Hilton and LadyLike Foundation founder Leah Pump welcomed an illustrious group of young women for the 11th Annual LadyLike Foundation Women of Excellence Luncheon which honored Storm Reid, Marjorie Harvey, Carrie O’dell, and Jordin Sparks. The nonprofit organization, whose mission is to educate, empower and inspire young girls living in […]

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Apr 29 2019

“Little” Producer Will Packer Multicultural Newsmagazine Lands Trial Run on Fox

Lionsgate’s Debmar-Mercury has teamed with Night School and Girls Trip producer Will Packer for a new half-hour multicultural entertainment news magazine show Central Ave. The series will air live from Atlanta and is set to launch Nov. 4 on select Fox Television Stationsfor a five-week preview. Central Ave looks to deliver entertainment and pop culture news

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Apr 15 2019

Linguistic Scholars Say Think of African-American Vernacular As a Cousin

AMERICA HAS always been full of languages, a fact that has been both a source of pride and a cause for consternation. But there has long been a fundamental misconception about one of its distinctive tongues: the speech of some of the country’s black population, especially in highly segregated areas. Not only is the nature

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Apr 1 2019

Photo: 50th NAACP Image Awards Non-Televised Winners

Outstanding Reality Program, Reality Competition or Game Show (Series)
“Iyanla: Fix My Life” (OWN)

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Apr 1 2019

What Nipsey Hussle’s Untimely Death Has Taught Us

The world is mourning the tragic and untimely death of influential Grammy nominated rap artist, entrepreneur and community advocate Nipsey Hussle. Fatally shot in Los Angeles on Sunday, outside his clothing store, The Marathon, in the Hyde Park neighborhood along with three others, many of us have learned through his passing, 33-year old Hussle, was

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Mar 25 2019

Stellar Awards Broadcast Premiere Date on BET Easter Sunday

(CHICAGO, IL) – March 25, 2019 – The BET Networks broadcast premiere date of The 34th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards presented by AT&T has been updated to Easter Sunday, April 21 at 7:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. CT. The biggest night in gospel music returns to BET after a 15-year hiatus with gospel legend Shirley Caesar, Sonya Blakey, VaShawn Mitchell, Jelani

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Mar 16 2019

CLEO TV Debuts NEW SOUL KITCHEN with culinary stars Chef Jernard Wells and Vegan Chef Porsche Thomas

CLEO TV debuts NEW SOUL KITCHEN with culinary stars Chef Jernard Wells and Vegan Chef Porsche Thomas premiering on Saturday, March 16 at 12:30 p.m. ET. Creative marketing experts from 19TH & PARK Agency join this week’s episode of JUST EATS WITH CHEF JJ airing Saturday, March 16 at 12 p.m. ET. NEW SOUL KITCHEN NEW SOUL KITCHEN debuts back-to-back premiere episodes with hosts Chef Jernard Wells and Chef Porsche Thomas serving up healthy, alternative dishes for brunch

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Mar 2 2019

1619 National Celebration of Black Women Kicks off Commemorative Celebration

On the second day of Women’s History Month, scattered showers and at times a down pour of rain was no deterrent for organizers of the 1619 National Celebration of Black Women. Determined people from all walks of life, including lots and lots of Black Girl Magic, enthusiastically gathered at Ruocco Park in San Diego, toting

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Feb 28 2019

Poetic Voices: Our Culture of Blackness

From the ages of Kings and Queens beyond time we were woven with kingship. Tumultuous days of indifferences within the color of our skin we depicted life with domains of dignity. In the turmoil of days our swag gave way to cultural diversity with intense words of articulations. Instead of waiting on their graves for

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Feb 25 2019

Oscar Speeches: Spike Lee, Regina King, Ruth Carter were Everything!

Last night was a remarkable diverse night of Oscar wins at the 91st Academy Awards. Even though reportedly, last night’s Oscars are the second lowest ever, yet up 9% from last year a much needed ratings boost. The diverse group of winners’ were a warm welcome to a night of highly anticipated, history making, inspiring

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