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Feb 28 2017

Rihanna Recognized by Harvard as 2017 Humanitarian of the Year

Photo: Steven Senne/AP Grammy Award-winning singer Rihanna, is not just being award for her work in the music industry. The singer original from Barbados was honored earlier today, at the prestigious Harvard University as the 2017 Humanitarian of the Year. Dr. S. Allen Counter, director of the Harvard Foundation, introduced Rihanna, saying, “Rihanna has charitably […]

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Feb 28 2017

Poetic Voice: Our Freedom

As the sands of time equipped us with fortitudes of rights we developed hearts of love. No longer allowing the grave to be our mentor, our life became a monument of inspirations. Engraving the unsolicited effects that bound our minds, our discourse reined with theaters of solutions. You tried to silence our spirit with your

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Feb 28 2017

Mom and 5 Year Old Recreate Iconic Black Women in History in Photos

We can’t think of a more perfect way to end Black history month with out sharing the creativity of 5 year-old Lola, and her mother Cristi Jones. What started out as all part of an educational, and empowering project, the mother and daughter duo decided to transform notable black women in history to life in photographs, dressing up little Lola

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Feb 24 2017

We’re so here for #BlackMovieMagic!

We don’t know about y’all, but over here at The Chocolate Voice, we’re ready to experience the magic of the Academy Awards on Sunday! Especially that #BlackMovieMagic. Last year, critics let it be known that there was a lack of representation in films with people of color and, they weren’t having it. Through the years and

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Feb 24 2017

Photos: ESSENCE Celebrates Young Black Women in Hollywood

Celebrating Black Women in Hollywood annually during the month of February, ESSENCE, honored remarkable moments and performers in film and television at yesterday’s 10th annual ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards & Gala. Honoring Hollywood’s “Next Generation” the 2017 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood awards were presented to Janelle Monáe, Issa Rae, Aja Naomi King

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Feb 23 2017

Women’s Museum of California celebrates African-American Women in the Arts

To commemorate Black History Month, the Women’s Museum of California celebrates African-American Women in the Arts by honoring jazz musician and composer Jeannie Cheatham, Moxie Theatre artistic director Delicia Turner-Sonnenberg, and professor/artist/poet Starla Lewis. You will hear excerpts from Jeannie’s latest release, a poem from Starla, and a song from Nigerian refugee Buki Domingos. EVENT

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Feb 23 2017

San Diego KUUMBA FEST Celebrates 25 Years of Cultural Awareness

(San Diego, CA) This years’ Kuumba Fest celebration marks a new benchmark as they celebrate 25 years of recognition, entertainment and cultural awareness for the African-American community during Black History Month. The 2017 Gospel Night performances will feature artists from far and nears such as Men 4 Christ, Enlisted, Shekinah Missionaries, Robert Earl Dean, Shante

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Feb 23 2017

Baby Face, Chicago, Jay Z and Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Inducted in Hall of Fame 2017

During the June 15 induction ceremony of the prestigious Songwriters Hall of Fame, Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Jay Z, Chicago’s Robert Lamm, James Pankow and ex-band member Peter Cetera and Max Martin. Motown founder Berry Gordy, who was a member of the class of 2016, will also be inducted since he was

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Feb 22 2017

Stokley Williams of Mint Condition Debuts Solo Album

Multi Grammy award nominee Stokley Williams premieres new single “Level” off his debut studio album Introducing, a refreshing artistic statement rooted in the soul music tradition from one of R&B’s most remarkable voices featuring Robert Glasper, Estelle and more… Considered one of the best R&B bands in the genre, Mint Condition lead vocalist and drummer Stokley

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Feb 21 2017

Magic Johnson Named President of Los Angeles Lakers Basketball Operations

Tuesday morning, it was announced that Earvin “Magic” Johnson has been named President of Basketball Operations, while also relieving General Manager Mitch Kupchak and Vice President of Basketball Operations Jim Buss from their duties as leaders of the front office. The moves were made by Co-Owner and Governor Jeanie Buss, who joined Johnson — previously

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February 2017