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An Interview With Artist Michael Chukes

March 10, 2020 admin Comments Off

By Taroue Brooks When did you realize that you would be able to create your art as your profession? Chukes: I was in my early twenties when I sold my first work of art. That meant more to me that […]

Nikki Giovanni’s Latest Poem: ‘Vote’

March 6, 2020 admin Comments Off

Legend Encourages The Black Vote In 2020 Election By Curtis Bunn, Urban News ServiceA Division of Zenger Nikki Giovanni is 74 now, a generation removed from the height of her poetic power. But she remains fiery and talented and has […]

Holiday Grieving

January 12, 2020 admin Comments Off

By Vivianne A. Griffiths , MSN, APRN, CCLC So, here we are at the holidays. For many it will be a busy time with fun gatherings, special preparations and of course, shopping and money angst. But not for you. Maybe […]

FREDDY SANDERS, ACC Luxury Life Architect Woken Warrior Coaching

January 3, 2020 admin Comments Off

By Taroue Brooks Tell us about your education and training. I attended Louisiana Tech University for undergrad earning my bachelor of science degree in computer information systems. I completed my formal coaching training through Ideal Coaching Global, a Los Angeles […]

Culture

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 […]

Artist Shawn Perkins

December 5, 2019 admin Comments Off

By Taroue Brooks How did you begin painting? I began painting after realizing that it was my true passion. Every other job I had felt like work that I didn’t enjoy. At the time I was waiting tables, but when […]

Jennifer Carner – preacher, leader, public theologian, modern-day philosopher, hope dealer and Super Woman.

November 25, 2019 admin Comments Off

By Taroue Brooks Where can people buy your book?- Barnes and Noble and Amazon Tell us about your education/training. As the first female preacher in a rural Missionary Baptist Church, my father insisted that I read every commentary and theological […]

Rickey Jasper II Founder Four Thirteen Apparel

November 20, 2019 admin Comments Off

By Taroue Brooks Tell us about your company. Four Thirteen Apparel is a faith based, lifestyle and fitness apparel brand. It started off as 4:13 Health and Fitness which was my online personal training brand that I transitioned to apparel […]

Focus Features will release Harriet in theaters November 1, 2019

October 24, 2019 admin Comments Off

Tickets On Sale Now Based on the thrilling and inspirational life of an iconic American freedom fighter, HARRIET tells the extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman’s escape from slavery and transformation into one of America’s greatest heroes. Harriet Tubman’s escape from […]

Vershawn Sanders-Ward Founding Artistic Director and CEO of Red Clay Dance Company

October 22, 2019 admin Comments Off

By Taroue Brooks Photos by Raymond Jerome What inspires you to show up at work every day? I honestly don’t view what I do as work, it is my purpose. As the Founder of my organization I am blessed to […]

Tamiya Davis, Author and Motivational Speaker

October 12, 2019 admin Comments Off

By Taroue Brooks What inspired you to write a book? My inspiration is to empower people and show them what it looks like to live their dreams and achieve God’s purpose in their lives. My memoir From Fatal to Fierce, is […]

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Prayer Breakfast – ALC 2019

September 15, 2019 admin Comments Off

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Prayer Breakfast 2019 Keynote SpeakerREV. DR. HOWARD-JOHN WESLEY Alfred Street Baptist Church Find Out More AT CBCF.org

Through our friends at Purpose Music Group/ Art Agency Group we were introduced to Modern Day Renaissance Man BRIAN OWENS

September 11, 2019 admin Comments Off

(Husband, Father of 7, Singer, Songwriter, Minister, Instructor, Mentor , Business Man ) HEART and SOUL: Q&A with BRIAN OWENS PART 1 Thank you for taking the time to talk with us about your new single “Carry You” which has […]

“The 1619 Project”: Nikole Hannah-Jones Confronts the Truth About Slavery

August 25, 2019 admin Comments Off

By Nikole Hannah-Jones The 1619 Project is a major initiative from The New York Times observing the 400th anniversary of the beginning of American slavery. It aims to reframe the country’s history, understanding 1619 as our true founding, and placing […]

New Documentary Film on Nobel Prize Winning Author Toni Morrison

August 6, 2019 admin 0

By Troy Johnson Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am offers an artful and intimate meditation on the life and works of the legendary storyteller and Nobel prize-winner. From her childhood in the steel town of Lorain, Ohio to ‘70s-era book […]