Music Legend Nile Rodgers at the BMI Awards
September 15, 2015
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Kevin McCall at the BMI Awards
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September 9, 2015
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L.A. Hosts Edo National Association Worldwide Conference
September 9, 2015
September 4-6 the Edo National Association Worldwide (ENAW) held their annual convention at the Westin Los Angeles Hotel gathering to raise money for special projects in Edo State, Nigeria.
Rick Ross at the BMI Awards
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BMI 2015 R&B/Hip-Hop Awards honored Nile Rodgers, John Legend and DJ Mustard
September 3, 2015
It was a big night for disco funk music legend Nile Rodgers, singer John Legend and producer DJ Mustard on Aug. 28 at the Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) 2015 R&B/Hip-Hop Awards in Beverly Hills.
Lyntoya Williamson creates natural skincare brand LinnieDREW
August 27, 2015
Lyntoya Williamson is a local fashion and fragrant designer who has decided to take a leap to pursue her dreams of becoming a household name through her skincare line LinnieDREW.
This Week in Black History (August 27)
August 26, 2015
August 27 1963- W.E.B. Du Bois, scholar and founder of NAACP, died in Accra, Ghana. August 28 1955- 14 year-old Emmett Till was kidnapped and lynched in Money, Mississippi, for allegedly whistling at a white female at a local grocery shop. August 29 1962- Malvin R. Goode becomes the first African American television news commentator when he began working at ABC. August 30 1983- Lieutenant Colonel Guion S. Bluford Jr. became the first African American US astronaut enters. August 31 1935- In Beaumont, Texas, American professional baseball player and manager Frank Robinson was born. He was the first
Dr. J the Counselor – ‘Spiritual guidance for relevant inspiration’
August 20, 2015
It’s not often that people find a pastor who runs their own radio show, provides marriage counseling and owns a food business as an executive celebrity chef.
Dr. Fredrick Jacobs, also known as Dr. J, is the Sunday host of “Dr. J, The Counselor” on Los Angeles’ KJLH 102.3 FM from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m.
‘Power’ Star Naturi Naughton empowers young girls to chase their dreams
August 19, 2015
Naturi Naughton is best known for her role as Tasha, a no-nonsense wife of kingpin Ghost (Omari Hardwick) in Starz Network’s series “Power”. Naughton has become quite popular over the years through music, movies and plays. Because of her longevity and success in the entertainment business, she has become a go-to for young girls and women seeking advice about the entertainment business.
This Week in Black History (August 20)
August 19, 2015
August 20 1942- Composer, songwriter, musician and singer Isaac Hayes was born in Covington, Tennessee. August 21 1943- Harriet M. West became the first Black woman major in the Women’s Army Corps (WAC). August 22 1989- Black Panther Party co-founder Huey P. Newton was gunned down by a member of the Black Guerrilla Family drug ring in Oakland, California. August 23 1954- Computer scientist, geologist and engineer Philip Emeagwali was born in Akure, Nigeria. August 24 1950- Chicago attorney Edith Sampson was named the first Black representative in the U.S. delegation to the United Nations. August 25 1925- The Brotherhood
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August 12, 2015
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This Week in Black History (August 6)
August 5, 2015
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‘Nappywood’ Natural Hair and Lifestyle Expo
August 5, 2015
More and more, African-American women are ditching the hair relaxers and accepting their natural hair state.