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Lead Guitarist for The Legendary Ohio Players, Clarence “Chet” Willis, Steps to the Forefront with New CD Release “The C-Dub Project”

January 18, 2011 villagechief 0

Atlanta – As the lead guitarist for the Ohio Players, one of funk’s legendary bands, there is no argument that Clarence ‘Chet’ Willis understands the technology of rhythm. Willis’ history spans over 30 years either playing, singing, writing and/or producing on gold and platinum mega-hits like “Funky Worm,” “Rollercoaster,” “Honey,” “Skin Tight,” and “Fire!” The […]

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Do the Dougie – ABC Nightline

January 18, 2011 villagechief 0

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Rev. Joseph E. Lowery Takes Readers Down Freedom Road in New Book “Singing the Lord’s Song in a Strange Land”

January 18, 2011 villagechief 0

At age 89, Rev. Dr. Joseph E. Lowery has written his first book, telling a story that no one else has – telling it like it is. In Singing the Lord’s Song in a Strange Land (Abingdon Press, February 2011), Dr. Lowery celebrates many milestones of civil rights movement, in which he played a significant […]

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Letter to Dr. King

January 17, 2011 villagechief 0

Raynard Jackson – You didn’t know me when you were here, But through your words I feel you are near. I was too young for the demonstration, But I learned about you in my education. You said we all were created equal, But maybe now we need a new sequel. Because I don’t know what […]

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Elaine Lucas Introduces Rita Samuels at the Georgia Informer’s Best of 2011

January 16, 2011 villagechief 0

Georgia Informer Newspaper Best of 2011

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Phenomenal Young Orator Gerrá Gistand’s MLK Day Speech at the Children’s Museum

January 16, 2011 villagechief 0

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President Obama Gives Moving Speech Memorializing Victims of Arizona Shooting (video)

January 13, 2011 villagechief 0

The President speaks at a memorial event for the victims of the tragic shooting in Arizona, “Together We Thrive: Tucson and America.”

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42nd NAACP Image Awards Nominees Announced

January 12, 2011 villagechief 0

The 42ND NAACP IMAGE AWARDS nominees were announced today during a live press conference from the Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills, CA. Actresses Kimberly Elise and Sanaa Lathan, actor/rapper Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, singer/songwriter Smokey Robinson, actor Columbus Short and Actor/Comedian Affion Crockett joined NAACP IMAGE AWARDS chairman Clayola Brown and 42ND NAACP […]

Julianne Malveaux

A Tragedy and My Apology

January 12, 2011 villagechief 0

By Julianne Malveaux – My cellphone pinged on Saturday to say I had a message. I was in the middle of lunch and chose to ignore it. When I picked it up a couple of hours later, I felt the same sickness that millions did, learning that Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Gifford was shot in an […]