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Aries Spears —an OG in comedy now hosting a podcast — SPEARS & STEINBERG — 256 in the can and counting
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Aries Spears —an OG in comedy now hosting a podcast — SPEARS & STEINBERG — 256 in the can and counting

Lapacazo Sandoval, Contributing WriterJune 10, 2021

It’s hard to embrace that little Aries Spears has been in the comedy game, so long, that in 2021 —post-COVID-19—he’s now an official O.G. of comedy. Born in 1975, the New York native has been perfecting his comedic persona since he was 14 years old, is described by Hollywood insiders as witty, charismatic, and ferociously aggressive in his comedy style. No doubt, a nod to his astrological sign which, like his name, is Aries (April 3) a zodiac symbol associated with the Greek god of courage and war. 

Black Press of America Making Impact and Progress
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Black Press of America Making Impact and Progress

Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National CorrespondentJune 3, 2021

While about 37,000 workers were laid off or furloughed at media companies like the Los Angeles Times, Condé Nast, The Dallas Morning News, Gannett, McClatchy, National Public Radio, and VOX, the NNPA added staff and expanded services to NNPA member publishers across the nation.

California Judge Tosses Sexual Assault Suit against Russell Simmons
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California Judge Tosses Sexual Assault Suit against Russell Simmons

Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National CorrespondentNovember 26, 2020

Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Mark Epstein granted Simmons a motion to dismiss that lawsuit after the anonymous alleged victim failed to respond to a court order regarding the statute of limitations. The judge said he found that the woman’s claims were legally time-barred since she alleged the incident happened in 1988 and only filed her suit in March 2018.

Russell Simmons Brings Back Def Comedy Jam to Raise Money for Coronavirus Ravaged Areas
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Russell Simmons Brings Back Def Comedy Jam to Raise Money for Coronavirus Ravaged Areas

Stacy M. Brown NNPA, Newswire Senior CorrespondentApril 9, 2020

Simmons is leading a group of producers who, on Sunday, April 5, will premiere “Def Comedy Jam Presents: Healing Through Laughter,” a marathon fundraiser hosted by Cedric the Entertainer. The program will air online beginning at 10 p.m. EST, and Simmons’ Instagram page will be updated to provide more information. Simmons has established a GoFundMe page with the hopes of raising as much as $100,000 to help with supplies to assist those in need.

Spirituality, Activism and Social Transformation
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Spirituality, Activism and Social Transformation

Russell Simmons, Exclusive to the NNPA NewswireApril 4, 2019

The Black community in America has not lashed out with retribution, violence or hate. We remain the most abused, but have maintained a commitment to Dr. King’s principle of nonviolence. As a people we are still the most non-harming collective. Throughout the centuries we have been God-fearing and compassionate. But Scripture says, “faith without works is dead.” We must as a collective come together and where necessary, partner with others who have the same concerns and stand up.

Russell Simmons Tells #MeToo, Not Me
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Russell Simmons Tells #MeToo, Not Me

Sentinel News WireAugust 14, 2018

Media mogul Russell Simmons is seeking almost $35,000 in legal reparations from one of his rape accusers and her lawyer, E! News reported on Monday. Simmons is demanding the money “for purposes of publicity, which this case has garnered,” according to legal documents obtained by E! News. The woman, identified only as Jane Doe, sued Simmons for $10,000,000 in civil court in March alleging that the Def Jam founder raped her after a concert she attended with her young son in Sacramento, Calif., nearly three decades ago. The case was eventually thrown out because the statute of limitations had passed. The amount

Los Angeles: Russell Simmons Keep The Peace
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Los Angeles: Russell Simmons Keep The Peace

L.A. Sentinel StaffAugust 4, 2017

Russell Simmons joined over 75 Los Angeles youth to take a pledge for peace on August 1st.

The event was held in partnership with Community Coalition and is part of RushCard’s Keep The Peace initiative, a national grant program designed to support non-profit, community-based organization across the country promoting peace and reducing youth violence.

Film ‘Romeo is Bleeding’ Uses Poetry as Antidote to Black on Black Crime
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Film ‘Romeo is Bleeding’ Uses Poetry as Antidote to Black on Black Crime

L.A. Sentinel StaffAugust 3, 2017

Executive produced by author, entrepreneur and social activist Russell Simmons, ‘Romeo is Bleeding’ is a documentary detailing the history of crime and separation among “turfs” in Richmond, CA. The film tracks the life of a drug-dealing rebel turned poet named Donte Clark, who through his artistic expression, manages to transform the lives of youth in his community. Watch as we interview members of the cast and crew.
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Van Jones’ #LoveArmy Rises Up in Hollywood
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Van Jones’ #LoveArmy Rises Up in Hollywood

Hal D. Roberts, Contributing WriterAugust 3, 2017

Media mogul Russell Simmons, comedian and television personality Nick Cannon and actor Nnamdi Asomugha joined activist, New York Times bestselling author and CNN commentator, Van Jones, onstage for a powerful panel discussion.