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DONNY GERRARD LEAD SINGER OF SKYLARK’S 1972 CLASSIC “WILDFLOWER” HAS PASSED AWAY AT AGE OF 75

February 9, 2022 admin 0

Donny Gerrard, the smooth soul singer who was lead vocalist of David Foster’s band Skylark on their 1972 classic “Wildflower,” has passed away at the age of 75. He had been under hospice care for cancer at his home in […]

ACTRESS AIXA KENDRICK JOINS FLORIDA PREMIERE OF HISTORIC WAR DRAMA THE DAHOMEY WARRIORS FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH

February 8, 2022 admin 0

Award winning actress Aixa Kendrick has joined the cast of Layon Gray’s critically acclaimed war drama The Dahomey Warriors for its Florida premiere at the Sandrell Rivers Theatre in Miami. The Dahomey Warriors will open on Thursday February 10 and […]

Arts & Culture

BWe NEXT (Black Women’s Expo) Expands Market to include shows in Detroit and Atlanta in 2022

February 4, 2022 admin 0

Look out Detroit and Atlanta! The Chicago-born BWe NEXT (Black Women’sExpo) is headed your way as announced by Founder and Executive Producer Merry Greenvia Facebook Live. Green virtually discussed the addition of the Motor City June 18-19,2022 and “Hotlanta” December […]

WHAT BETTER TIME TO REMEMBER FORGOTTEN BLACK HEROES WHO HELPED END SLAVERY IN AMERICA THAN BLACK HISTORY MONTH?

February 4, 2022 admin 0

Docudramas based on the lives of Denmark Vesey, Charlotte Forten and Solomon Northup now streaming. Streaming on Tubi, Netflix, and Amazon Prime Productions of Past America Inc. and Pentacom Productions Inc. Denmark Vesey’s Rebellion Denmark Vesey grew up a slave […]

Telling Better Stories. A Conversation with Richard Fowler, Change Agent and Conduit of Information.

February 3, 2022 admin 0

By: Kymberly Amara “Change is the law of life and those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.” — John F. Kennedy Radio show host and political commentator, Richard Fowler, has been at […]

An Interview With Actor and Model Gregg Hillhouse

January 30, 2022 admin 0

By Staff Tell us about your first modeling gig experience. My first modeling gig was for JC Penny within college. I was referred by a friend and I modeled for a “Back to school Runway.” A small print shoot. What […]

Well-traveled comedian Spike Davis enjoying one of the many beautiful sites he gets to visit while on cruise ships. (Photo courtesy Spike Davis)

Cruising And Comedy: The Spike Davis Way

January 28, 2022 257873455330365 Comments Off

Spike Davis sets dates for his Floating And Joking World Tour.
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Kenneth Chamberlain Jr. holds a photo of his father when he served as a U.S. Marine. He is standing by a stature of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in front of the Westchester County Courthouse in White Plains, New York. (Courtesy of Kenneth Chamberlain Jr.)

Kenneth Chamberlain Jr. Seeks Accountability And Closure In Father’s Killing By Police

January 15, 2022 257873455330365 Comments Off

A decade after the fatal shooting, Chamberlain Jr. reflects on his life’s mission.
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Ozie Nzeribe (center) stars as the bullied basketball player, Royale, alongside Isaiah Hill (left) and O'shea Jackson Jr. (far right) in the new Apple TV series “Swagger,” inspired by the life of basketball standout Kevin Durant. (Courtesy of Randi Cone/Interdependence Public Relationsstrong)/strong

Ozie Nzeribe Aims To Change The World As A Youth Advocate, Actor And Rapper

January 15, 2022 257873455330365 Comments Off

“God has blessed me with so much it is only fitting to pay it forward,” Nzeribe says.
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Entrepreneur and OWN Network Reality Star Lateshia Pearson Talks Growing Up in the South, Empowering Black Women to Build Businesses, and Reveals her Top 5 Rules for Success!

January 5, 2022 admin 0

By: Jessica L. Dupree|Edited by Craig Dewey Stanley Photo’s by: Mel B. Elder Jr. Reality star Lateshia Pearson entered our homes and hearts at the start of 2021 as part of OWN Network’s “Belle Collective” successful cast. But prior to that, […]

Betty White, longtime advocate of animal welfare, feeds a parrot at the Los Angeles Zoo in 2014. (Angela Weiss/Getty Images)

America’s Sweetheart Betty White Dies At 99

January 2, 2022 257873455330365 Comments Off

White’s timeless charm and cheeky sense of humor made a mark in the fast-growing television industry.
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Karen Malina White Co-star’s in Hallmark Channel’s, “Tis the Season to Be Merry”

December 24, 2021 admin 0

Say’s, “Love doesn’t always look the way you think it will look” By Jessica Dupree Edited by: LaShirl Smith Photos by: Holly Dunphy We first fell in love with Karen Malina White in the 90’s, watching her rise to become […]

Entanglement, a psychological thriller about a couple fighting to save their marriage.

December 21, 2021 admin 0

Mahogany Films in collaboration with Son of Oakland Films and Arise Media has released the trailer for the highly anticipated film Entanglement. Donovan and Layla, (Andra Fuller and Jill Marie Jones) are recent empty nesters struggling to rebuild their marriage deeply […]

Who’s Next? Brandon Peters looks to take High Life Entertainment to The Next Level

December 7, 2021 admin 0

By: Kymberly Amara Brandon Peters has his eye on the prize as he sets his sights on ascending to the top of the music business. With a family history rooted heavily in politics, Peters is prime to position himself as […]

Culture

Black News Channel Interview with Taroue Brooks on the “What About Me” Documentary

December 7, 2021 admin 0

What About Me is a riveting look into the experience of African American Men and their history in America. Black men and boys have endured extreme racism and prejudice in every aspect of their lives from, economics, jobs, politics and […]

New Music From Mary J. Blige – Good Morning Gorgeous

December 3, 2021 admin 0

Iconic Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, actress, producer and philanthropist, Mary J. Blige is a figure of inspiration, transformation and empowerment making her one of the defining voices of the contemporary music era. With a track record of eight multi-platinum albums, […]