On Friday, August 23, 2013, the US Postal Service (USPS), with the help of Georgia Representative John Lewis (D) and Actress Gabrielle Union, unveiled its’ “1963 March on Washington,”Forever® stamp at the Newseum in Washington, DC. The limited-edition commemorative stamp observing the march’s 50th Anniversary is the last in a trio, joining the “Rosa Parks” […]
Lee Daniel’s”The Butler” is bonafide a hit! Based on overwhelming positive reviews from the critic’s, to box office numbers, the film is well on its way into award season as a front runner. Box Office Mojo has reported that the top earning three films over the week-end were: 1. “The Butler” – $17 million 2. “We’re the
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Let’s get one thing straight— clearly Boney James knows how to blow, the saxophone that is. He’s not just an incredible musician he’s one confident entertainer. From the moment he takes the stage, sporting his signature black fedora and strutting that Boney swag, his audience is ready to groove. After four gold albums, three Grammy
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Washington, DC – Women played an integral role in the 1963 March on Washington and the civil rights movement overall, however, their story is rarely told. Black Women’s Roundtable (BWR), an initiative of The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation (NCBCP), will bring leaders together to discuss the contribution women have made – past and present
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Slap! “Everything you are, and everything you have, is because of that Butler.” One of many powerful quotes in Lee Daniel’s’ film “The Butler.” In the explosive scene which this particular quote is referring to, the character Gloria Gaines portrayed by Oprah Winfrey, takes her hand and as we say in Black culture, “slaps the
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(SILVER SPRING, MD — August 16, 2013) – To commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington, TV One will air Sing Your Song, the critically-acclaimed documentary profiling revered African American singer, actor and activist Harry Belafonte, on Sunday, August 25 at 11 am ET. This marks the basic cable network premiere of the
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We cried, we prayed, we marched. San Diego unified on two occasions within one month. The outrage was not limited to churches. There were many largely peaceful protests around the country, and I am honored to say we (100 Strong) organized a few in San Diego. There was consensus among black leaders, and our own
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Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Emily Kohlheim, and I am currently a senior at Eastlake High School. As we approach the end of summer, entering into the start of a new school year, I feel that it’s important to share some important tips for students. Senior year is a balance between the stress
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(SILVER SPRING, MD) — Inspiring original spoken word and music showcase Verses and Flow is set to return for a third season with back-to-back new episodes premiering on Wednesday, September 11, at 9 PM ET and 9:30 PM ET on TV One. Produced by Lexus, the series — once again filmed at the historic Belasco Theater
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SILVER SPRING, MD – August 5, 2013 – Following the explosive debut season of TV One’s R&B Divas LA, the ladies are back together and dishing on the experience with television host, actress and author Wendy Williams. Williams will serve as host of the two-part reunion special when the R&B Divas LA cast comes
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