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Own: Oprah Winfrey Network to Air Primetime Special
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Own: Oprah Winfrey Network to Air Primetime Special

Sentinel News ServiceJune 7, 2019

The theme for the 2019 Gala is A Journey to the Pride Lands, based on the upcoming Walt Disney feature, “THE LION KING.” Emmy-winning actress and comedienne Tiffany Haddish will serve as the Gala’s master of ceremonies. TV personality and best-selling author Star Jones returns as the Gala’s celebrity auctioneer for the third year. Presenters include Academy Award-winning actress Viola Davis and author Shaka Senghor. 

11th annual Special Needs Network Pink Pump Gala Tea and Fashion Show
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11th annual Special Needs Network Pink Pump Gala Tea and Fashion Show

Special to the SentinelMay 23, 2019

On Sunday, May 19 over 450 powerful women and a few good men came together for the 11th annual Special Needs Network Pink Pump Gala tea and fashion show. This year’s Women of Distinction honorees, actress Vanessa Bell-Calloway, autism self advocate Spencer Harte and TV Personality Robin McGraw, dazzled the audience with heart-filled acceptance speeches.  Attendees dressed in pink to symbolize the power of women philanthropy and to acknowledge the boldness of their collective efforts of supporting children and families. A “Destination Vacation” fashion show was presented by Galina Sobolev and her designer brand, Single LA. This celebration of women

A One-Woman Show: Vanessa Bell Calloway as Zora Neale Hurston  
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A One-Woman Show: Vanessa Bell Calloway as Zora Neale Hurston  

Shaquille Woods, Contributing Writer  May 10, 2018

Vanessa Bell Calloway, actress known for her role in Coming to America and recurring role in the television show Shameless, spoke to the Los Angeles Sentinel Newspaper about her upcoming one-woman show Letters from Zora.  Letters from Zora, produced by Gabrielle Denise Pina and directed by Anita Dashell-Sparks, unveils the intimate life of writer Zora Neale Hurston.   

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It’s a Rap 3.31.16

Complied by Shonassee Shaver, Contributing WriterMarch 31, 2016

Bounce TV’s hit series ‘Saints & Sinner’s is soap opera that follows the conflicts among members of a Baptist church in a small-town Georgia. The series stars Vanessa Bell Calloway and Clifton Powell.