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Restaurateur, magazine publisher, celebrity chef, and lifestyle maven, B. Smith passes.

February 23, 2020 admin Comments Off

Dan Gasby It is with great sadness that my daughter Dana and I announce the passing of my wife, Barbara Elaine Smith. B. died peacefully Saturday, February 22, 2020, at 10:50 pm, of Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease in our home in […]

Kenny Wesley – These Three Words: Stevie. Luther. Prince. An homage to African-American music masters

February 19, 2020 admin Comments Off

He is a songwriter, pianist, vocalist with a range spanning more than four octaves, and a linguist who speaks five languages. His name is Kenny Wesley. With three acclaimed projects, numerous accolades, collaborations, compilation features, and high-profile performances under his […]

Renaldo Maurice Of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

February 12, 2020 admin Comments Off

By Taroue Brooks Renaldo Maurice (Gary, IN) began his dance training with Tony Simpson and graduated from Talent Unlimited High School. He attended Emerson School for Visual and Performing Arts, studying with Larry Brewer and Michael Davis. Mr. Maurice was […]

Katrina Parrott: Founder of iDiversicons™, the world’s first diverse emoji

February 11, 2020 admin Comments Off

By Robin Harris-Walker Story Courtesy Women Leadership Magazine WLM: It is so exciting, yet a little disheartening, that many people in diverse communities are unaware that diverse icons exist. What is iDiversicons™ and what are the unique functions and capabilities […]

The Final Call To Mark 40 Years of Publishing With Special Banquet

February 10, 2020 admin Comments Off

CHICAGO–From its inception in 1979 until today, The Final Call newspaper has consistently delivered a message dedicated to the resurrection of the Black man and woman of America and the world. “The Final Call has a unique mission and purpose and […]

Black Memorabilia Show & Sale Sunday, February 23, 2020, at Morgan State University

February 10, 2020 admin Comments Off

There will be a Black Memorabilia Show & Sale Sunday, February 23, 2020, at Morgan State University. It will be at the Carl J. Murphy Fine Art Center, 2201Argonne Drive in Baltimore, Maryland.Admission is FREE. This will be in conjunction with […]

The Art of Gregory Prescott

February 9, 2020 admin Comments Off

By Taroue Brooks How did you get get into photography?I have been doing photography for about 25 years. I’ve always had an interest in all types of art and I use to want to be an illustrator. I discovered the works […]

Glamourina is the go-to activewear brand for culturally conscious women.

February 7, 2020 admin Comments Off

We exist to motivate women of color to live healthy, active lifestyles by providing cultural athletic apparel. Moms on a Mission Realizing that healthy lifestyles have a great importance in our psychological and physical wellness, Kia Phillips and Nekol Gaskins […]

Malinda Williams and Tariq Walker’s Wedding

January 29, 2020 admin Comments Off

By Taroue Brooks Film and television actress Malinda Williams and her husband journalist and digital media executive, Tariq Walker, are featured on the latest cover of Black Bride magazine. During the interview, the couple discussed their mutual admiration for each […]

Remembering Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

January 20, 2020 admin Comments Off

100 Black Men of Prince George’s County On this day our nation pauses to remember the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. When considering the mission of the 100, “to improve the quality of life within […]

Tony Roberts Of Tony’s Barber Studio

January 18, 2020 admin Comments Off

By Taroue Brooks What inspired you to become an entrepreneur? I began my career at 14 years old, cutting hair on my mothers front porch at 1401 Beatie Ave Atlanta GA. Which is located in SW Atlanta. I had so […]

Jazz Weekend With Marcus Johnson At The Salamander Resort

January 16, 2020 admin Comments Off

By Marcus Johnson You asked and we are going to deliver! Last year, we sold out the Salamander Resort and each one of our events to celebrate love, jazz, Wellness, and finding our flo.Join us February 7 – 9, 2020, for a […]

Great Urban Eats

January 10, 2020 admin Comments Off

By Taroue Brooks Tell us about your business. Great Urban Eats is a Multi-Faceted Food business that involves a Television Show, Branding Stations, and Food Services including Catering. The purpose of each is to expose the African American Community to […]

Blue Waters Caribbean and Seafood Grill is the “Best Kept Secret” of PG County!

January 8, 2020 admin Comments Off

This Black-Owned Business promotes culture and black chefs, while providing fresh and flavorful Caribbean-and-Seafood specialties in an otherwise known food desert. The owners goal at Blue Waters was to create a health conscious restaurant that serves fresh, flavorful, and cooked […]

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THE 2020 AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY & CULTURE SHOWCASE APRIL 11th & 12th Pennsylvania Convention Center 12th & Arch St, Philadelphia

December 30, 2019 admin Comments Off

* FREE ADMISSION * Contact AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE SHOWCASE Box 30112 Elkins Park, PA 19027info@blackhistoryshowcase.com MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the African American History and Culture Showcase (AAHCS) is to provide: an annual event that commemorates the important role African […]

Overseer Michael Chapman & Minister Ina R. Doss Chapman

December 29, 2019 admin Comments Off

Buffalo’s Black Billion– a powerful economic and community development force within the City of East Buffalo, known as the “Fruit Belt.” By Sheila Durant This story first appeared in MEA magazine What do you say about a man who means […]