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Civil Rights Leader Barbara Arnwine Launches Talk Radio Program Focused on Activism as a Catalyst for Achieving Racial Justice and Equality

February 24, 2015 villagechief 0

Washington, D.C. – Barbara R. Arnwine, Esq., noted civil rights leader, will launch a weekly news talk radio program on Radio One’s WOL 1450 AM, beginning March 3, 2015. “Igniting Change with Barbara Arnwine” will provide provocative and empowering information and discussion designed to ignite change and inspire action in achieving racial justice, social justice […]

Books

Bowie’s Piano Man: The Life of Mike Garson

February 17, 2015 villagechief 0

Mike Garson is most notably known for playing with music icon, David Bowie, from 1972 through 2004. A classically trained pianist, Garson has also toured with such legendary groups and artists as, Nine Inch Nails, Billy Corgan, Free Flight, The Smashing Pumpkins, Stan Getz, and Freddie Hubbard. Still highly regarded in the music industry as […]

Entertainment

Next Generation Talent Agents Tay Smith and Christopher Young Celebrate Black History Month at J Pervis Talent Agency as the South’s Rising African American TV and Film Agents

February 13, 2015 villagechief 0

Atlanta – With its fiery hip hop music scene, Tyler Perry’s production studio and its preponderance of reality shows, Atlanta has been heralded as the new Black Hollywood. Cradled within this number two market for film production are two gentlemen working diligently behind the scenes, quietly positioning themselves as the market’s newcomers for representing talent. […]

Entertainment

Atlanta Oscar Party Saturday Feb. 21, 2015

February 12, 2015 villagechief 0

Click here to purchase tickets online (Get e-ticket via email/text). Net proceeds to The V Foundation for Cancer Research.

Business News

Powerful Book on Mentoring by Barbara A. Perkins Features Amazing Real-Life Short Stories From 47 Contributors

February 9, 2015 villagechief 0

Los Angeles, CA — In recognition of Black History Month, Barbara A. Perkins, releases The Magic of Mentoring: Pearls of Wisdom, a collection of short stories written by 47 Pearls (contributors) who believe as she that mentoring is the key to success for young people today. Perkins comments, “Every child deserves to be mentored. Every […]

Entertainment

Michelle, A Phenomenal Woman – Poem by Anita Smith

February 8, 2015 villagechief 0

She strutted with confidence and with such a flare All kinds of hairstyles and gorgeous African-wear Michelle was so proud of who she was and the country from her start A phenomenal woman, a person with a heart Poised, gracious, photogenic with most beautiful smiles That was Michelle’s through her life’s trials A woman who […]

Headlines

Will Brian Williams Keep his Job?

February 8, 2015 villagechief 0

From soopermexican.com– Brian Williams is being severely criticized for exaggerating a story about riding in a helicopter that was hit by an RPG in Iraq. It turns out that he was in a helicopter that arrived an hour later, but he has gone a decade telling people very precise details of his fake ordeal. Read […]

News

Acclaimed Historian and Filmmaker Dr. Daniel E. Walker Launches “Faith, Hope, and Justice” Lecture and Film Tour

February 8, 2015 villagechief 0

– Inspirational Films “Sol Brothers” and “When Roosters” Crow Examine Young Men of Color, Servant Leadership, and the Life of an Early Pioneer in the Fight Against AIDS – Los Angeles, CA -– Amid threats to free speech across the globe and questions about the limits of police action at home, acclaimed scholar and filmmaker […]

Business News

Professor Launches Small Business Academy Offering a Fresh Alternative to College for African-Americans

February 8, 2015 villagechief 0

Atlanta, GA –- Atlanta-based Urban Business Institute (www.UrbanBusinessInstitute.com) assists aspiring entrepreneurs to successfully achieve their dreams of business ownership. “With 80% of businesses failing within 5 years, the numbers are much higher for African-Americans,” said founder, entrepreneur, investor and professor, Devin Robinson. Urban Business Institute’s (UBI) Small Business Academy, a 12-month intense training program, is […]