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Howard University Announces Legendary Actress, Alumna Phylicia Rashad As Dean of the Newly Reestablished College of Fine Arts
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Howard University Announces Legendary Actress, Alumna Phylicia Rashad As Dean of the Newly Reestablished College of Fine Arts

LAWT News ServiceMay 28, 2021

“In this full circle moment, Ms. Phylicia Rashad will take the training and skills that she honed as a student at Howard and exuded in an outstanding performing career, and she will share those pearls of wisdom with the next generation of students in the College of Fine Arts. Her passion for the arts and student success makes her a perfect fit for this role,” announced Howard’s Provost Anthony K. Wutoh.

Two-Time Cancer Survivor— Bershan Shaw in Her New Podcast ‘Buckle Up with Bershan.’ Asks: ‘What cancer that’s holding you back?’
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Two-Time Cancer Survivor— Bershan Shaw in Her New Podcast ‘Buckle Up with Bershan.’ Asks: ‘What cancer that’s holding you back?’

Lapacazo Sandoval, Contributing WriterSeptember 20, 2019

Bershan Shaw is a two-time cancer survivor, so it’s safe to call her a warrior — in her new podcast “Buckle Up with Bershan” she brings her wisdom to the masses in the form of motivational sessions and business coaching, all with a razor-focused objective,and that is to uplift the listener. 

OWN Cancels “Love Is”…CW Keeps “Black Lightening”, both shows Executive Produced by Salim Akil
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OWN Cancels “Love Is”…CW Keeps “Black Lightening”, both shows Executive Produced by Salim Akil

Sentinel News WireDecember 19, 2018

Salim Akil courtesy photo Salim Akil is in the clear according to Warner Bros. Television, which produces “Love Is  and Black Lightening,”. The television company has completed an inquiry triggered by the lawsuit and found no allegations of misconduct on the OWN series or the CW series “Black Lightning,”. However it was not enough for the OWN Network. OWN has canceled “Love Is__,” the relationship drama from husband-and-wife team Salim Akil and Mara Brock Akil. The investigation came about after Salim Akil was sued by a woman claiming that the producer abused her during an extramarital affair. Production on “Black Lightning” has continued

Gospel World Confused By John Gray White House Visit
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Gospel World Confused By John Gray White House Visit

Niele AndersonAugust 2, 2018

As news swirled that black faith leaders would be meeting with Trump on Aug 1, many wanted to know who and what black pastor would even entertain such a thought. While many around the table were unidentified, one in particular began to create noise on social media. John Gray a comedian/pastor who has a reality show on the OWN Network owned by Oprah Winfrey was seated right next to the 45th president. As if someone knew, they placed Gray right next to the president who later tweeted footage out with him seated between Gary and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Exclusive: Shaka Senghor Speaks on Meek Mill, Asset Framing & Producing OWN Docuseries ‘Released’
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Exclusive: Shaka Senghor Speaks on Meek Mill, Asset Framing & Producing OWN Docuseries ‘Released’

L.A. Sentinel StaffNovember 26, 2017

Journalist Brittany K. Jackson conducts an exclusive interview with ex-prisoner turned world renowned speaker, author and mentor Shaka Senghor about his latest docuseries on OWN “Released”, his thoughts on the Meek Mill case, and why it’s so important for communities of color to affirm, frame and build upon our assets. Senghor also speaks about how he chooses to raise his youngest son and his first interaction with Oprah Winfrey.

Haves & Have Nots Actor Ro Brooks Releases New Book
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Haves & Have Nots Actor Ro Brooks Releases New Book

L.A. Sentinel StaffOctober 15, 2016

The Sentinel catches up with The Haves & Have Nots actor Ro Brooks, who released his new book for aspiring actors: “How to Go from Extra to Actor: The Aspiring Actor’s Guide to Stardom” at Eso Won books in Leimert Park
Reporter: Brittany K. Jackson