NEW YORK — Darrell Gooden had wanted to vote in the historic 2008 presidential election, but couldn’t. As a former felon who was released a year prior, he had no right to cast a ballot under Virginia law. Today, all of that has changed — for Gooden, and thousands of other ex-felons […]
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Grammy award winning hip hop Christian artist Lecrae, and World Champion basketball player Dwyane Wade join forces for the launch of the National Campaign “This Is Fatherhood.” The campaign will begin with the nation’s first ever “Fatherhood Challenge,” where contestants will submit a song, photo, video or an essay that answers the question, “What
Let’s just say, Thornton has that “WAM” factor! In case you’re wondering what WAM stands for, it’s: wine, ambiance and music. Over the years, Thornton Winery’s Champagne Jazz series has become known as southern California’s premiere summer venue. Surrounded with spectacular views, the scenic Temecula winery is not only famous for its selection of
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The Dow Jones is up 16% on the year, and up 1.6% last week for a record of 15,354. The S&P 500 has ascended 16% so far this year, and has risen 2.1% on the week, also at a record of 1667. The NASDAQ has gained 14% on the year and rose 1.8% last week,
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(Press Release) New York, NY, May 15, 2013: The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) will honor eight-time Grammy Award-winner Usher with the prestigiousASCAP Golden Note Award during its 26th annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards. The invitation-only event will take place on Thursday, June 27th, 2013 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, California. ASCAP’s Golden Note
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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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The 23-year old South Carolina native, unsuccessfully tried out for “American Idol” after auditioning in seasons 9 and 11, became the first female winner of the show since season 6’s Jordin Sparks, scoring the largest number of votes to defeat runner-up country singer Kree Harrison. During the finale, Glover teamed up with with former “Idol”
"American Idol" Season 12 Is A Wrap: R & B Singer Candice Glover Wins! Read More »
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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(Atlanta, Georgia) Kristie and Kirstie Bronner are identical twins. And get this: They both have identical grade point averages. For the first time in the history of Spelman College, the talented Bronner twins are named co-valedictorians for the Spelman College Class of 2013. As graduates of the historically black college (HBCU) known for producing the best
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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