January 2018

Emmy® award-winning journalist Maria Menouno To Host Susan G. Komen® Annual Fundraiser

On March 14, Susan G. Komen® San Diego (Komen San Diego) will bring together leading cancer and wellness experts from around the globe to share the latest developments in breast cancer research, treatment and well-being at its much-anticipated fourth annual dinner symposium, “Screens, Genes & The Choices We Make” presented by Bank of America. The event will take […]

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TV One Honors Rosa Parks & The Contributions of Unsung Heroes in “Behind The Movement”

    Here we are 2018. And, on the heels of  February, celebrating another month of Black History facts, yet still, some of the bravest figures of the civil rights movement remain hidden. On February 11, TV One will air the retelling of an important story that revolves around civil rights icon, Rosa Parks in

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Photo: Musician Bootsy Collins of Parliament at NAMM Show in Anaheim

The annual National Association of Music Merchants show, or NAMM, at the Anaheim Convention Center was jam packed with performances, panels, musical instruments and icons. Including the one and only Bootsy Collins of Parliament. Collin’s career rose to prominence with the God Father of Soul, James Brown in the early 1970s, and later with the

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‘Black-ish’ star Marsai Martin to Star In and Executive Produce Feature Film

We see you Marsai Martin out here making boss moves. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the 13-year-old  Blackish star will make her feature film debut, in “Little.”  The comedy will also be her first executive producing credit. The film will tell the story of a woman who gets the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to relive her carefree days as

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South African Jazz Musician & Activist Hugh Masekela Dies

Legendary South African jazz musician Hugh Masekela has died today (January 23) at the age of 78 Often called the “Father of South African jazz,” Masekela died in Johannesburg surrounded by family and friends,  after a decade-long fight with prostate cancer, according to a statement from his family. Trumpeter, singer and composer Masekela, started playing the horn at

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Jordan Peele, Mary J. Blige, Octavia Spencer & Denzel Washington All, Receive Oscar Noms

Photo:  Chicago Tribune.  Jordan Peele’s “Get Out” is nominated in four different categories Oscar nominations for the 90th annual awards were announced this morning, Tuesday, January 23, from the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills, Calif. Academy President John Bailey was joined by Tiffany Haddish and Andy Serkis to reveal the nominees in 24 categories. And

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