In a press release WGN America announced today, that Jussie Smollett (“Empire“) has signed on to guest star in the cable network’s pulse-pounding thriller “Underground,” in which bravery, ingenuity and power take center stage as slaves band together in the fight of their lives – for their families, their future…and their freedom. Smollett will play Josey, a […]
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – JUNE 22, 2015 – Today on News One Now, host and managing editor Roland Martin spoke to the urgent need for Americans to recognize the confederate flag as a symbol of racism and hatred. “This flag simply is the most racist symbol that has ever been produced by the United States of America”, said Martin. Panelists such as Christian Writer
(San Diego, CA) In San Diego, thousands came out on Saturday, June 20, to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Juneteenth. Organized by the Cooper Family Foundation, Juneteenth-in-San Diego has been held every year in June, for the past forty years. Their motto, “Keep Juneteenth Alive in San Diego” is free an open to the public.
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San Diego, CA — On Thursday night, National Action Network, clergy, politicians and members of the community assembled at the oldest Black church in San Diego, Bethel AME, for prayer and worship in solidarity concerning the tragic, racially motivated shooting at Emanuel A.M.E., a historic black church in downtown Charleston, South Carolina. Rev. Shane Harris,
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– Superstar’s Return To Live Performance to Kick Off August 31 – – Tickets On Sale Starting June 22 at JanetJackson.com – LOS ANGELES (June 15, 2015) – Music icon, multiple GRAMMY® Award-winner and multi-platinum selling artist Janet Jackson today announced details of her highly-anticipated international tour. The UNBREAKABLE WORLD TOUR will return one of
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(San Diego, CA) On Saturday, June 13, the highly anticipated Jazz at the Creek concert series, triumphantly returns to Market Creek Plaza. Kicking off the summer of 2015 with a lineup of smooth Jazz performances by–Melina featuring smooth jazz producer/guitarist Paul Brown and C.E.O’s Rhythm section. The headliner for the first show of the series
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This past Friday, was a gratifying moment for 99-year old Doreetha Daniels. She completed her life’s goal of graduating from College of the Canyons (COC) in Santa Clarita, Calif., with an associate degree in social sciences. In a COC press release, Daniels said she wanted to finish her education to better herself. But her journey, which
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Yaay! Serena Williams won her 20th Grand Slam tournament with a triumph over Lucie Safarova in the French Open final on Saturday, according to The New York Times. She won 6-2, 6-7 (2). Congratulations, Serena!
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(San Diego, CA) For anyone who’s in the music business or aspiring to do so, Back to Basics 2, the 2015 music-entertainment conference in San Diego is where you want to be. Back hosting for the second year, from Thursday, June 4 through Sunday June 7, is Urban Network Digital, a spin-off of the Urban Network brand;
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On May 29, in a statement released by the White House for President Obama is the Presidential Proclamation- African American Appreciation Month, 2015. Proclamation For centuries, African-American musicians have shaped our Nation and helped tell our story. By melding enduring truths with new sounds, they have pioneered entire genres and contributed to the foundation of
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