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Yara Shahidi Named an Ambassador for the 25th Anniversary Screen Actors Guild Awards

The multifaceted Yara Shahidi has been named an Ambassador for the 25th Anniversary Screen Actors Guild Awards®. In this role, she will participate in various SAG Awards® pre-show events and share her insider’s view via social media. Shahidi joins Harry Shum Jr., who was previously announced as a SAG Awards Ambassador, in this special celebratory role.

‘Black-ish’ Star Marcus Scribner On Activism, Social Media and Creating Change

When he’s not playing socially awkward Junior in ABC’s comedy “Black-ish,” Marcus Scribner, gives back in major ways. The Los Angeles native has starred in “Black-ish” since the show premiered in 2014. As the show success continues to grow, Scribner has used his spotlight in a positive way. Though most television stars fear becoming activists due to social pressure, Scribner describes his activism as a priority. The actor uses his platform to uplift various issues. Those issues range from increasing younger voter turnout to creating dialogue about the foster care system. Scribner spoke with The Los Angeles Sentinel about his recent conversation with Congresswoman Karen Bass. “Me and Congresswoman Bass talked about what

Black Public Relations Society L.A. Honors Trailblazers with 20th Anniversary Awards  

The Black Public Relations Society Los Angeles hosted its 20th anniversary awards ceremony and aptly chose to honor 20 trailblazers in the fields of media, film, corporate communications and public relations at the California African American Museum on Friday. 

Artist Melanie Fiona Brings the Vocal Sounds of Healing R&B Music to the Hyundai Soundstage  

In 2009, Melanie Fiona released her debut single “Give It to Me Right” which became the staple R&B song for all women who were in relationships or leaving from a romantic relationship. Nine years later, Fiona is still producing some of the greatest R&B hits. However this time, she is sharing her music with 350,000 people on the Hyundai Soundstage during the 13th annual Taste of Soul Family Festival.