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Munson Steed Media Mogul – Thought Producer – Visionary

September 14, 2021 admin 0

By: Kymberly Amara If onward and upward was a person, it would be Munson Steed. Anytime you have the opportunity to sit down with what many would call a culture-change agent you should have a pen and pad in hand […]

An Interview With Actor Jason Mimms

August 26, 2021 admin 0

By Staff What inspired you to become an actor? The inspiration for becoming an actor came almost by force. I stumbled into acting around age 10 with the help of my Mom, Gloria Mimms and Aunt, Nanny as we call […]

A Conversation With G. Garvin

August 20, 2021 admin 0

by: Kymberly Amara With over 35 years in culinary arts and hospitality, Chef Gerry Garvin better known as, G. Garvin has more than solidified his place as both a subject matter expert in the culinary industry and as a successful […]

How R-E-S-P-E-C-T came to be. New clip from RESPECT starring Jennifer Hudson as the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin

August 11, 2021 admin 0

Find out how R-E-S-P-E-C-T came to be. Watch this new clip from #RespectMovie, and don’t miss the film in theaters August 13. Get Tickets now! http://respect.movie IN THEATERS AUGUST 13TH Following the rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child […]

Filmmaker Tressa “Azarel” Smallwood and the All-Electric 2022 Chevy Bolt EUV Experienced

July 31, 2021 admin 0

By Kimatni D. RawlinsPhotos by Josh Freeman and Garvin St Villier The allure of electric vehicles (EVs) is that we have to expedite their evolution if humanity envisions a cleaner, greener, and prosperous future in terms of renewable resources. So […]

Actor T J Jackson talks about making his feature film “Vacation Friends” during the pandemic and how affirmations and being an inspiration to children keeps him grounded

July 29, 2021 admin 0

Written By Leilani WhitfieldEdited By Laura Miller When award-winning actor T J Jackson announced his first Hulu film project, he sat on a throne wearing a tailored black African costume with golden embroidered details. He sat upon a kingly seat, […]

Drake, Other Celebrities Back Financial Firm’s Efforts To Offset Their Carbon Footprints

July 22, 2021 zenger.news Comments Off

Rapper Drake is latest to join those who support Aspiration’s reforestation program and other sustainability measures.
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Usher’s New Look Encourages Legacy Building, Leadership and Innovation. Virtual Event from July 21 to July 22

July 20, 2021 admin 0

By Taroue Brooks Usher’s New Look 2021 Disruptivator Summit titled “Next Gen Loading” is a two-day, virtual event from July 21 to July 22. According to organizers, UNL’s signature event, the Disruptivator Summit, is a significant element of the foundation’s programs. […]

Hip Hop Icon Biz Markie Dies at 57

July 19, 2021 admin 0

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia Hip Hop has lost another legend. Biz Markie, the rapper, producer, and actor whose hits included “Just a Friend” and “Nobody Beats the Biz,” has died at the age of 57. […]

Homestead Entertainment and Dennis L. Reed Release First Lady 3 in its Third Installment of Urban Films for 2021

June 26, 2021 admin 0

Homestead Entertainment is partnering with Dennis L. Reed II Productions (DIIR) to release First Lady 3 on the premium streaming services of Tubi and IMDb TV. Homestead has cornered the market in creating BIPOC films and distributing them across streaming […]

An Interview with Will Walters: Founder and CEO of Monarch Magazine

June 15, 2021 admin 0

By Taroue Brooks What inspired you to create Monarch Magazine? Will Walters Growing up in a small town, I did not see much variation, in thought or way of life. So, media played a huge role as a way to […]

Big Ali: From The Penitentiary To The Protector

June 4, 2021 zenger.news Comments Off

Newark street legend now provides security for some of the biggest stars in music and entertainment.
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Glenn Close’s Oscar Shout-Out Called ‘Amazing’ By E.U. Front Man Gregory ‘Sugar Bear’ Elliott

May 27, 2021 zenger.news Comments Off

Go-go music shimmies back to center stage, thanks to boogie by the award-winning actress.
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Holly Robinson Peete Calls for Representation in Hollywood: ‘We Have Our Power and We Are Claiming It

May 26, 2021 admin 0

By Jessica Dupree Editor Darlene Aedroju “We have to be everywhere … We have to be at networks making decisions,” the star tells Heart & Soul. “I feel like the more places we are, the better we’re able to see […]

To become the queen, she needed to find her voice. RESPECT starring Academy Award® winner Jennifer Hudson as Aretha Franklin

May 19, 2021 admin 0

Starring Jennifer Hudson as Aretha Franklin Forest Whitaker as C.L. Franklin Marlon Wayans as Ted White Audra McDonald as Barbara Franklin Marc Maron as Jerry Wexler Tituss Burgess as Reverend Dr. James Cleveland Kimberly Scott as Mama Franklin Saycon Sengbloh as Erma Franklin Hailey Kilgore as Carolyn Franklin Heather Headley as Clara Ward Skye Dakota Turner as Young Aretha Franklin Tate Donovan as John Hammond […]

Monifa Brown celebrating 25 years at WBGO Public Radio’s flagship Jazz radio station

May 12, 2021 admin 0

By Staff May 24th marks a milestone for Monifa Brown, as she celebrates her 25th anniversary at WBGO (Public Radio’s flagship Jazz radio station) where she is the host of “Saturday Afternoon Jazz.” The four hour weekly program airs from 2 to 6pm ET […]