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Radio One’s official 30th Anniversary initiative, “30 Years with 30 Days of Giving” is over, but the giving back will continue in Charlotte and nationally. “My prayer is that we have ignited a renewed sense of giving back,” said Radio One CEO Cathy Hughes. Staff and volunteers associated with My92.7 and Praise Charlotte spent last […]
I was so excited about seeing Tyler Perry’s “For Colored Girls” that I got there as the movie ads were running. I was casually watching them, not really paying attention, until they aired the Barbie “I Can Be …” commercial. I was really excited about the message in the commercial, but as I watched, I […]
How African-Americans, Hispanics, and other ethnic groups are portrayed in the media is a constant issue the media faces. The diversity in the media, or lack thereof is something the industry without a doubt needs to improve. This is evident in the new commercial released by Barbie. The new commercial entitled “I Can Be” encourages […]
Here is an interesting review of Tyler Perry’s adaptation of “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide..” by Courtland Milloy in The Washington Post: “Can anyone name a movie that came out recently starring a black man who wasn’t a sociopath? Someone who had a terrific screen presence, like a young Paul Robeson? And he […]
Carolinas-based Donald Lawrence will lead the first ever Verizon’s How Sweet the Sound Choir Boot Camp, presented in partnership with the Stellar Awards. Registration is open for the two-day program, Jan. 12-15. During the program choirs will receive music instruction and counsel from some of the most respected names in the gospel industry, perfect their […]
Viasource: Star Connor / Ophelia C. Productions Inc. Local Charlotte and surrounding area residents came out Sunday November 7th, for Praise and Worshop with United Nations Church International. The grand opening of United Nations Church International featured Byron Cage live in concert, where Dr. Orrin Pullings and his wife Dr. Medina Pullings are the senior […]
R&B/soul singer Chrisette Michele released a mixed tape in preparation for the release of her latest project, “Let Freedom Ring,” on November 30. One of the tracks on the mixed tape is a Michele’s rendition of a gospel classic – “Total Praise.” Check it out.
Since coming to Charlotte last year, UPTOWN Magazine has been deftly penetrating the Charlotte market with its mix of local and national luxury urban lifestyle coverage. Last week the company strengthened its footprint here by naming Lashawnda Becoats as its Charlotte editor. “Our readers are a very sexy crowd who are always on the right […]
Festivities for the Commemorative Classic featuring JCSU and Livingstone College kicked off today with a pre-game symposium. Maya Angelou and Stedman Graham highlight the symposium titled Black/Minority Males Taking Flight Through Personal Development. The symposium features keynote addresses as well as workshops targeting high schoolers, college students and parents. There are also panels targeting mentors […]
We’re keeping a close eye on developments with legendary Queen of Soul, Ms. Aretha Franklin. Apparently, all of her tour dates have been cancelled. She was released from Sinai Grace Hospital on Saturday following a brief stay. The Grammy Award-winning songstress was admitted to the hospital at the recommendation of her doctors. Franklin is resting […]
VIA: InStyle.com I don’t know about you, but I love denim! It is so versatile. It can be dressed up or dressed down and it is pretty comfortable. I try to wear some form of denim everyday. So, I was excited to see the link to InStyle magazine’s denim trends. Check out the latest denim […]
VIA: WSBTV.com On Monday, Bishop Eddie Long’s attorney’s filed his responses to complaints of sexual misconduct by the young men who claimed to be spiritual sons of the Bishop. In the documents, the Bishop clearly denies any sexual misconduct with the boys, but does admit to some of the complainants allegations, including having a mentor […]