January 2013

TV and Film Actress Elise Neal discusses her life and her latest role in TV-One’s new family comedy “Belle’s” Airing February 1st

  Friends and colleagues affectionately describe actress Elise Neal as “beyond lovely.”  Best known for her roles as D.L. Hughley’s wife, Yvonne, on the hit show “The Hughley’s,” or as Anthony Anderson’s wife, Yevette, in the Academy Award nominated film, “Hustle and Flow.”  It’s obvious that Neal has made quite a name for herself as […]

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Disney Junior Celebrates Black History Month with New "We Are Doc McStuffins" Interstitials

    Los Angeles, CA (January 29, 2013) In celebration of Black History Month, Disney Junior will debut “We Are Doc McStuffins” interstitials featuring Doc McStuffins, a young African-American girl who aspires to be a doctor like her mom, alongside three real life female African-American physicians sharing what their jobs entail, and saluting their heroes. 

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Dempster R. Cherry's Economic Advice Week of January 28, 2013

Things haven’t gone as some had expected…. Ahh…the Davos Forum of 2013, held in Switzerland, where the oracles of all knowledge across world governments, economics, business and technology go to attend expensive soirees and bestow upon us Lilliputians what is going to happen in the year ahead.  The powers of divination concluded their self-romancing spectacle

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Theatre Review: "Clybourne Park" Humorously Explores Race Relations and Class in America

Recently I had the opportunity to see Clybourne Park, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony-Award winning play by Bruce Norris, which ends its limited run at the San Diego Repertory Theatre Sunday, February 10, 2013. When I first read the storyline, it brought back childhood memories of my own family and being the first African American

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American Idol's Randy Jackson Receives “Music for Life” Award at NAMM Show

  Legendary producer, musician and TV personality awarded NAMM’s highest honor Carlsbad, CA (January 24, 2013) –The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) honors legendary music producer Randy Jackson with its highest honor, the “Music for Life” award. Jackson is recognized for his pervasive influence in the music world, and his longtime encouragement of budding

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"Scandal" Star Kerry Washington to Receive President's Award at '44th NAACP Image Awards'

LOS ANGELES, CA (January 18, 2013) – Kerry Washington will be presented with the NAACP President’s Award at the 44th  NAACP IMAGE AWARDS, broadcast live from 8-10 p.m. ET (PT tape-delayed) on Feb. 1 on NBC, it was announced today by the NAACP. The NAACP President’s Award, chosen by NAACP President and CEO Benjamin Todd Jealous,

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Pastor Taffi Dollar Hosts "Morning Glory' Breakfast Reception for 2012 Stellar Award Nominees

On Saturday, January 19, ASCAPs Rhythm & Soul team presented the 3rd Annual “Morning Glory’ Breakfast Reception for this year’s Stellar Award Nominees.  The 28th Stellar Awards is an annual event, honoring Gospel Music artists, writers and industry professionals for their contributions to the Gospel Music industry. The 3rd Annual ASCAP breakfast reception honored this year’s

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