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Common’s “One Day It’ll All Make Sense” Book Signing At Barnes & Noble
11 October 2011 4:51 PM | No CommentsOn September 20th, hundreds of Chicago fans gathered in the lower level of Barnes & Noble on State Street to get an autographed copy of “One Day It’ll All Make Sense” by actor and Grammy-winning artist Common. The jaw-dropping memoir entails the up-close and personal journey of the phenomenal musical icon and entertainer. Each chapter [...]
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Shwayze & Cisco Adler Ready for New Album
20 May 2011 2:41 PM | No CommentsWith two major label albums under their belt, years of touring, a MTV reality series Buzzin’, and Bananabeat, the burgeoning one-stop artist collective which includes recording and TV production facilities, as well as divisions for internet and street marketing, brand alliances, tour promotion, management and booking, Shwayze and Cisco Adler have accomplished quite a great [...]
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DVD/TV/Film
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The Spider’s Web – A Play by Margaret Mahdi
02 March 2012 5:57 PM | No Comments
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Journalist Toure’ Calls Tyler Perry, “Worst Director in Hollywood”
03 October 2011 3:04 PM | No CommentsThe controversy ensues on whether Tyler Perry and his movies are deemed worthy enough for Hollywood and the like. Many critics have bashed Perry’s movies and directing style as he portrays the irreverent character “Madea” the driving force in his films. Director and controversial filmmaker himself Spike Lee, indirectly referred to the films as “coonery [...]
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Margaret Mahdi’s THE WIZ-CHICAGO STYLE ENCORE!
26 September 2011 7:49 PM | No CommentsThe Wiz Chicago Style Interview Segment from Sherice Grant on Vimeo. The Mahdi Theatre Company returns to King Drive with its spectacular rendition of THE WIZ-Chicago Style. THE WIZ-Chicago Style will feature the “crème of the crop” sensations such as Chanelle Patrick (Dorothy) who has danced internationally and performed in many community driven theatrical productions. [...]
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Politics
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Journalist Toure’ Calls Tyler Perry, “Worst Director in Hollywood”
03 October 2011 3:04 PM | No CommentsThe controversy ensues on whether Tyler Perry and his movies are deemed worthy enough for Hollywood and the like. Many critics have bashed Perry’s movies and directing style as he portrays the irreverent character “Madea” the driving force in his films. Director and controversial filmmaker himself Spike Lee, indirectly referred to the films as “coonery [...]
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Don’t Believe The Hype! Black Folks Voted On November 2
05 November 2010 9:33 AM | 1 CommentBy Melanie Campbell. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all voters for taking the time to exercise their right to vote in the November 2nd Mid-Term Election. On Election Day, the NCBCP (www.ncbcp.org) managed the Black Women’s Roundtable Power the Sister Vote National Command Center, in partnership with the A. Philip Randolph [...]
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EventsRegional Events
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The Spider’s Web – A Play by Margaret Mahdi
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KAREEM ABDUL-JABBAR TEAMS UP WITH FOLLETT CORPORATION
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Common’s “One Day It’ll All Make Sense” Book Signing At Barnes & Noble
11 October 2011 4:51 PM | No Comments
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News Archive
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SWISH DREAMS BRINGS ON “HOOP DREAMS” STAR FOR ANNUAL FUNDRAISER FOR STUDENT ATHLETES…
ARTHUR AGEE STAR OF THE AWARD WINNING DOCUMENTARY “HOOP DREAMS” HOSTS THE SWISH DREAMS BANQUET AND FUNDRAISER FOR STUDENT ATHLETES Founder Joshua Mercer Highlights Sports and Education to assist inner-city youth at the Swish Dreams Inaugural Banquet Chicago, IL (August 9, 2010) – It was standing room only for Swish Dreams Banquet and Fundraiser in [...] -
Slip-N-Slide Records New Superstar-Swazy Baby
Leading independent and iconic record label Slip-N-Slide Records, home to such platinum and Grammy nominated artists such as Trina, Rick Ross and Plies, is gearing up for the launch of multi-faceted teen Hip Hop Artist Swazy Baby whose lyrical skills have kept the internet buzzing with his fresh, unique sound of Hip Hop music Along [...] -
Stuntwoman Creates SingleMomToBe.com
Stunt performers are Super Humans with extraordinary careers and talents. Imagine going to work and being set on fire, crashing cars, fighting and doing motorcycle stunts, this is a normal day at the office for stunt performers like Jwaundace (pronounced Ja-wan-dece) who’s one of Hollywood’s top black stuntwomen. She literally sizzles on set as she’s [...] -
PLAY “POWER OF PASSION” BY CHICAGO POLICE OFFICER DELIVERS POWERFUL MESSAGE
“POWER OF PASSION” ORIGINAL STAGE PLAY DELIVERS A POSTIVE MESSAGE TO A HUGE TURNOUT Written by Chicago Police Officer Edward J. Rollins Produced by Thought Giants NFP with an encore performance at the DuSable Museum of African American History in Chicago on September 11th, 2010 at 7PM! Chicago (July 12, 2010) – On July 9th, [...] -
ASCAP’S RHYTHM & SOUL MUSIC AWARDS
EMINEM, T.I. AND BIG BOI JOIN TO CELEBRATE DR. DRE, JANELLE MONÁE AND OTHER TOP NAMES AT ASCAP’S RHYTHM & SOUL MUSIC AWARDS Ne-Yo, C. “Tricky” Stewart, The-Dream, Jermaine Dupri, Johntá Austin and Manuel Seal Receive Top Honors Celebrity attendees included Prince, Jimmy Jam, Gucci Mane, DJ Kid Capri, LA Lakers Ron Artest and actor Ryan Phillippe [...] -
JANELLE MONÁE TO BE HONORED AT 23RD ANNUAL ASCAP RHYTHM & SOUL MUSIC AWARDS
JANELLE MONÁE New York, NY, (June 8, 2010): ASCAP (the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) will honor Janelle Monáe at its 23rd annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards, taking place June 25, 2010 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, California. The 24-year-old singer, songwriter, producer, and performer will be presented with [...] -
Bill Cosby and Malcolm-Jamal Warner Launch CAAM’s “Duet and Dialogues” Series
Bill Cosby and Malcolm-Jamal Warner June 11, 2010 Launch Duets & Dialogues Series at the California African American Museum Kick-off Fundraiser to Feature Bill Cosby and Malcolm -Jamal Warner: A Conversation and Q & A From Television’s Most Loved Father/Son Duo Los Angeles - The California African American Museum (CAAM) has played host to some of Los [...] -
Singer Kevin LeVar and His “Forgive & Live Campaign”…
Singer/Composer Kevin LeVar Promotes Healing Through His “Forgive & Live Campaign” Which is Intended to Inspire 1 Million Recorded Acts of Forgiveness WorldWide Campaign Launches on The 4th of July Los Angeles, CA (May 27, 2010) - Singer/composer Kevin LeVar ( www.kevinlevar.com) has been promoting healing through song with his inspiring, heartfelt and deeply affecting [...] -
CBS News Nancy Giles to Host Gracie Awards Luncheon…
Gracie Award-Winning CBS News Correspondent Nancy Giles to Host Gracie Awards Luncheon May 20, 2010 (McLean, VA) – The Alliance for Women in Media, formerly known as American Women in Radio & Television (AWRT), is pleased to announce that television and radio personality Nancy Giles will serve as host of the 2010 Gracie Awards Luncheon. [...] -
Maria Menounos to Host 35th Annual Gracie Awards Gala…
Access Hollywood’s Correspondent Maria Menounos May 3, 2010 (McLean, VA) – The Alliance for Women in Media, formerly known as American Women in Radio and Television (AWRT), will honor the 2010 National Gracie Award winners at a celebrity gala at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, CA on Tuesday, May 25, 2010. We are [...] -
SUPERSTAR USHER GETS FORD FREEDOM AWARD IN DETROIT…
Usher Raymond, IV Caption – Five time Grammy Award winning superstar Usher proudly displays his Ford Freedom Award, which he received recently for his entrepreneurial prowess. The Ford Motor Company Fund, the philanthropic arm of the Ford Motor Company, sponsored the 12th Annual Ford Freedom Awards, which was held in Detroit at the Charles H. [...] -
IN REMEMBRANCE: LEGENDARY LENA HORNE
The talented and very beautiful Lena Horne died this past Sunday, May 9, 2010 at New Yorks Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. She was 92. Born Lena Mary Calhoun Horne on June 30, 1917 in Brooklyn, NY, Mrs. Horne broke many barriers in the entertainment industry most notably refusing to be stereotyped for African American roles [...] -
NY GIANTS VETERAN DANNY CLARK HOLDS 2ND ANNUAL CHARITY WEEKEND!
Danny Clark (NY Giants #55) Danny Clark (NY Giants #55) announces the 2nd Annual “Danny Clark Foundation” Charity Weekend Chicago, IL – May 7, 2010 - The Danny Clark Foundation, spearheaded by New York Giant’s legendary veteran linebacker Danny Clark (#55), is dedicated to inspiring hope and providing economic resources and outreach to under-serviced youth. [...] -
*EXCLUSIVE* CHICAGO’S FINEST: DREW SIDORA SHOWS HOME CITY LOVE WITH NEW SINGLE ‘JUKE IT’!
DREW SIDORA CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY AND SINGLE FOR ‘JUKE IT’ WITH CELEBRITY FRIENDS IN CHICAGO! May 7, 2010 – Chicago is definitely a staple for multi-talented native Drew Sidora seems to be the next big thing to bring more star power to the big windy city. Dubbed as Hollywoods “it girl”, pop princess of Slip-N-Slide records [...] -
HIP-HOP POP GROUP ‘GME’ LAUNCHES OUT OF SOUTH FLORIDA
April 30, 2010 Trouble Man, Che , Dokes, Tazz and Y-Jay are Florida’s newest native sons – GME, and they are turning up temperatures in the Sunshine State of Florida, dropping single after sizzling single. Brothers Trouble Man, Che and Dokes, along with childhood friends Tazz and Y-Jay have just dropped “Phone Home,” a futuristic [...] -
AARON FRESH DEBUT SINGLE “SPENDING ALL MY TIME” EARNS OVER 3 MILLION IN RADIO AUDIENCE AT POP AND RHYTHM FORMATS
NEW STAR ON TEEN ISLAND ROSTER 17-year old raised in Trinidad and Tobago presents unique young mix of Caribbean dub style and American R&B (April 21, 2010 – New York, NY) Mixing his West Indian vocal dub style with a solid grounding in traditional American R&B, 17-year old Aaron Fresh, the latest addition to the [...] -
CIVIL RIGHTS LEADER AND ACTIVIST DR. DOROTHY IRENE HEIGHT DIES AT 98…
April 21, 2010 The world has lost another legend. Civil rights luminary Dr. Dorothy Irene Height died on April 20, 2010 from natural causes. Dr. Height fought for civil and human rights for more than seven decades and she was a trusted advisor to many notable leaders that include President Barack Obama. Her list of [...] -
GURU’S FORMER PUBLICIST SPEAKS ON THE ARTIST…
April 20, 2010 MC Guru lost his life on April 19, 2010 after complications with his battle with multiple myeloma. This all comes after just a little over a month ago, he was recovering from a coma following surgery from cardiac arrest. His family publicly expressed grief on Wednesday and stated they are planning a [...] -
SEGREGATION OF HIV-POSITIVE PRISONERS IN U.S. JAILS UNJUST?
Monday, April 19, 2010 by Letitia “Tish” Murray HIV-positive inmates at both Alabama and South Carolina correctional facilities are forced and required to wear armbands to be easily identified to the general population. They also have to reside in a separate unit from other cellmates. According to the New York Times, the infected men at [...]
