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Reel Talk Black History Edition

Kenneth Miller Entertainment EditorFebruary 7, 2013

Cicely Tyson  (born December 19, 1933) An actress. A successful stage actress, Tyson is also known for her Oscar-nominated role in the film Sounder and the television movies The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman and Roots. Tyson was born and raised in Harlem, New York, the daughter of Theodosia, a domestic, and William Tyson, who worked as a carpenter, a painter, or any other jobs he could find.  A member of Delta Sigma Theta sorority. On May 17, 2009, Tyson received an honorary degree from Morehouse College, an all-male college. In 2010, she was awarded the Spingarn Medal from the

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THE PASADENA PLAYHOUSE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR SHELDON EPPS SLATED TO DIRECT THE WORLD PREMIERE OF SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE – THE MUSICAL

Kenneth Miller Entertainment EditorJanuary 31, 2013

      The Pasadena Playhouse (Sheldon Epps, Artistic Director and Elizabeth Doran, Executive Director), in association with David Shor Productions, announced today that  the world premiere of SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE – THE MUSICAL will now be directed by Artistic Director Sheldon Epps and is scheduled to perform May 24 – June 23, 2013, with a press opening night on June 2, at 5:00 p.m. Lonny Price was previously announced to helm The Playhouse production, however, other commitments have not allowed him to continue with this engagement.  A developmental workshop is also scheduled to take place in early March.  Tickets

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Honor Thy Father

Yussuf J. Simmonds (Managing Editor)June 18, 2011

*** Legends ***By Yussuf J. Simmonds HONOR THY FATHER“Fathers led the way; daughters followed” MUHAMMAD ALI/LAILA ALI He was a three-time world heavyweight boxing champion, a social and religious activist and a Muslim Minister, who resisted the military draft, challenged the U.S. government, and won his case in the U.S. Supreme Court. In addition, he was a well-known public speaker and a poet who, since retiring, has become a world-renown humanitarian. He spends his time travelling the world lending his voice specifically to causes in the under-developed nations. Born Laila Amaria Ali, she is one of his nine children, who

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Chaka Khan to receive UNCF’s Highest Honor

Sentinel News ServiceAugust 14, 2010

  Chaka Khan Chaka Khan to receive UNCF’s Highest Honor on its 32nd Annual TV Special By Sentinel News Service The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) – the nation’s largest and most effective minority education organization – has chosen Chaka Khan, the legendary Queen of Funk Soul, to receive its prestigious Award of Excellence at UNCF’s 32nd annual An Evening of Stars. Presented by Target, in addition to Khan’s appearance as honoree, the program will include a host of stars who will pay tribute to Khan by performing songs she has made famous and will highlight the 60,000 students whose

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UNCF An Evening Of Stars Tribute To Lionel Richie

Sentinel News ServiceSeptember 17, 2009

UNCF An Evening Of Stars Tribute To Lionel Richie Natalie Cole, Akon, Brian Mcknight, Boney James and Chrisette Michele came out for Uncf Tribute to Lionel Richie  The 31st edition of An Evening of Stars, UNCF’s annual televised celebration of excellence in entertainment and education, took place before a live audience at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium this past Saturday (September 12) with an all-star tribute to Lionel Richie, a graduate of UNCF member school Tuskegee University. The program will air in January 2010 on BET, WGN and over 40 television stations in major markets throughout the country. A sparkling array

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Sidney Poitier

Yussuf J. SimmondsAugust 27, 2009

Sidney Poitier Mr. & Mrs. Poitier (Joanna Shimkus Poitier & Sidney Poitier) The elegant Sidney Poitier President Barack Obama and Sidney Poitier SIDNEY POITIER “The first Black man to win an Academy Award for a starring role” While accepting an honorary Academy Award in 2002, Sidney Poitier delivered the following remarks, in part: “I arrived in Hollywood at the age of 22 in a time different than today’s, a time in which the odds against my standing here tonight 53 years later would not have fallen in my favor.  Back then, no route had been established for where I was

Chef Debbie Solomon is in her Golden Era
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Chef Debbie Solomon is in her Golden Era

Myko Lyric Contributing WriterSeptember 18, 2024

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor’s 2024 statistics, Americans spend an average of 322 hours a year on cooking- and that doesn’t even include grocery shopping. For many, it’s a far-off dream to have a private chef and reclaim hundreds of hours that could be dedicated to family, work, or travel. For some, however, hiring a private chef is not just feasible, but necessary.