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Alfred Liggins is the Other Half of Urban One’s Success Story 
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Alfred Liggins is the Other Half of Urban One’s Success Story 

Leo Adam Biga, The Omaha Star March 21, 2019

“Look, my mother has an amazing story from where she came, and she’s always been more of a forefront person. A lot of people tend to think this woman built this company and she made her son the CEO, but they don’t realize how long I’ve been at the company and that it was really a joint effort. They tend to think it’s a traditional family business. But my mother is very good at giving me credit. She did it when we were in Omaha.” 

Boomerang’ Series Updates Story for Millennial Audiences
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Boomerang’ Series Updates Story for Millennial Audiences

Associated Press -LYNN ELBER and DAVID BAUDERFebruary 12, 2019

  Boomerang Cast Courtesy Halle Berry and Lena Waithe say they’ve updated the 1992 movie “Boomerang” for a new generation. Berry said the original story that focused on black characters’ lives and work was innovative for its time. But Berry said the issues that millennials face today are different and required a “fresher” approach for the BET comedy series premiering 10 p.m. EST Tuesday. Waithe said she understands the affection people have for the film that, besides Berry, starred Eddie Murphy, Robin Givens, David Alan Grier, Martin Lawrence and Grace Jones. But Waithe said Monday that viewers who want fresh

BET NETWORKS ANNOUNCES WORLD PREMIERE OF NEW COMEDY MOVIE “FALL GIRLS”
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BET NETWORKS ANNOUNCES WORLD PREMIERE OF NEW COMEDY MOVIE “FALL GIRLS”

Sentinel News WireDecember 26, 2018

New York – BET Networks announces premiere of its original comedy movie “FALL GIRLS.” Paige Davis played by Amara La Negra has just gotten promoted to President of Sales at her job, Wellington Tech. To celebrate, her boss Simone, played by Joely Fisher, invites her and her co-worker/best friend Tyra played by Erica Hubbard for a weekend getaway. After a night of partying with the boss, Paige and Tyra wake up to a dead boss. With it looking as if they killed their boss, Paige and Tyra now have to try their best to figure out who killed their boss

Photo of the Day: Remembering Aaliyah (1979-2001)
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Photo of the Day: Remembering Aaliyah (1979-2001)

Niele AndersonAugust 24, 2018

  On Saturday, August 25th, pop princess Aaliyah boarded a ten-seat twin-engine Cessna 402B in Nassau Bahamas  bound for Opa-Locka, Florida, with the pilot, Luis Morales III.  She boarded with seven members of her crew: video-production director Douglas Kratz, 28; bodyguard Scott Gallin, 41; hairstylists Anthony Dodd, 34, and Eric Forman, 29; Blackground Records executive Gina Smith, 30; makeup artist Christopher Maldonado, 32; and friend Keeth Wallace, 49. A few minutes after take off, the plane crashed just a few hundred feet from the runway. Aaliyah was among six passengers dead at the scene; three others passed away hours later.

WATCH: Florida Gubernatorial Candidate Calls for Suspension of Stand Your Ground Law
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WATCH: Florida Gubernatorial Candidate Calls for Suspension of Stand Your Ground Law

Niele AndersonJuly 31, 2018

Tallahassee mayor  and candidate for FL Governor Andrew Gillum has called for current Governor Rick Scott to issue an Executive Order and suspend the controversial “Stand your Ground” law. In 2012, the law garnered world-wide attention when George Zimmerman murdered Trayvon Martin and was found not guilty of the racist crime because of the law. Watch the mayor call for the executive order at a recent press conference.

WATCH: Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story, a Six-Part Docu-Series Set to Premiere July 30th
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WATCH: Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story, a Six-Part Docu-Series Set to Premiere July 30th

Sentinel WireJuly 27, 2018

ABOUT REST IN POWER: THE TRAYVON MARTIN STORY Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story examines the life and legacy of Trayvon Martin. The six-part, unscripted documentary series looks at one of the most talked-about and controversial events of the last decade, including the worldwide Black Lives Matter movement that grew after Trayvon’s death. Rest in Power not only examines the tragedy of Martin’s death but also “race, politics, power, money and the criminal justice system.” Shawn Carter (Jay Z) executive produced the series alongside Sybrina Fulton, Tracy Martin, Chachi Senior, Michael Gasparro, Jenner Furst, Julia Willoughby Nason, and Nick

Milan Zoe Reigns as “The Olivia Pope of Entertainment” 
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Milan Zoe Reigns as “The Olivia Pope of Entertainment” 

Brittany K. Jackson, Contributing Writer  May 10, 2018

Known as the “Olivia Pope of Entertainment” for her keen ability to connect people and brands, Milan Zoe certainly has grounds to boast as the young entrepreneur making money moves in Hollywood. The New York native recently stopped by the Sentinel to share with us her vision as a young entrepreneur, content creator and film producer in the entertainment industry.