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Antebellum, a Racial Thriller Starring Janelle Monae, Hits On Demand Friday, Sept. 18

September 11, 2020 villagechief 0

Antebellum is a terrifying new thriller from activist filmmakers Gerard Bush and Christopher Renz, two exciting new voices in contemporary cinema, and from Lionsgate and QC Entertainment – the producer of the seminal horror films Get Out and Us. Antebellum was always meant to be a stunning and mind-bending mystery that unfolds as a metaphor […]

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6.6 Million Viewers Tuned in to Tyler Perry’s New Sitcoms “Tyler Perry’s House of Payne” and “Tyler Perry’s Assisted Living” Last Wednesday Night on BET

September 8, 2020 villagechief 0

(Black PR Wire) NEW YORK – BET adds two more hit series to its winning Wednesday line up, with Tyler Perry’s new sitcoms, “Tyler Perry’s House of Payne” and “Tyler Perry’s Assisted Living.” Executive Produced by Tyler Perry, BET’s new original series swoops into ratings success on its debut night, grossing 6.6 Million viewers during […]

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Patti LaBelle & Full Force, Ain’t Nuthin’ But A Feelin’ EP Out Now via Geffen/UMe

September 8, 2020 villagechief 0

SANTA MONICA, Calif. – A stellar previously unreleased track from Patti LaBelle, “Ain’t Nuthin’ But A Feelin’,” recorded during the sessions for her 1989 album Be Yourself, is out today for the first time, on a digital EP from Geffen/UMe with six brand new mixes. Get the music HERE. “Ain’t Nuthin’ But A Feelin'” was […]

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Ben Crump, Chuck D, Tracy McGrady and Other Social Justice Activists Support New Initiative to Advance Blacks in Sports

September 7, 2020 villagechief 0

NEW YORK – Founder, Gary Charles, fosters partnership with high profile individuals to launch Advancement of Blacks in Sports, Inc. (ABIS), a newly established non-profit organization with a mission to connect and inspire people to boldly advocate for racial, social, and economic justice for Blacks in sports. ABIS works to foster a culture of equity […]

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Racial Equity Forum Announced For September 9th

September 3, 2020 villagechief 0

SEATTLE – In direct response to social unrest, the virtual 2020 Racial Equity Forum, hosted by Janet M. Harvey and inviteCHANGE, provides a safe space to create solutions and committed action for ongoing equity building. The forum will convene on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020 at 1pET. The 2020 Racial Equity Forum will host a diverse […]

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Veteran Marijuana Activist Ed Forchion aka NJWeedman Launches “Get on the CannaBus” a New Instagram Live Series to Highlight His Ongoing Acts of Civil Disobedience and Protest in New Jersey

September 2, 2020 villagechief 0

Trenton, NJ – For over three decades, Ed Forchion aka NJWeedman has fought for the legalization of marijuana. As one of the first Black activist in the movement, dating back to the early 90’s, Forchion has spent over 1200 days in prison, fighting for the right to smoke and sell pot. Now, in 2020, with […]

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The HBCU Community Must Stand With Billionaire Philanthropist Robert Smith

August 25, 2020 villagechief 0

By Felicia M. Davis – I have admired Black billionaire Robert Smith since I first discovered him years ago, long before he transformed the lives of an entire graduating class from Morehouse College, the only all male historically Black college. I thought highly of Smith when he contributed to Carnegie Hall and Cornell University. I […]

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Gospel Icon Kirk Franklin Tops Winners List With Six Trophies At Historic Stellar Gospel Music Awards Virtual Special On Bet & Bet Her

August 25, 2020 villagechief 0

CHICAGO – Not even a global pandemic could diminish the powerful spirit of praise, worship and celebration during the historic virtual broadcast of the Stellar Gospel Music Awards Sunday night on BET and BET Her. Led by hosts Kirk Franklin, Jonathan McReynolds, and Koryn Hawthorne, the 35th Anniversary Stellar Gospel Music Awards awarded trophies in […]

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National Urban League Sues To Stop The Political Weaponization Of The U.S. Postal Service

August 24, 2020 villagechief 0

NEW YORK – Few institutions are more fundamental to American democracy than the United States Postal Service. It was designed by the Founders in large part to generating an informed electorate. Alexis de Tocqueville famously marveled, “The mail, that great link between minds, today penetrates into the heart of the wilderness … It is difficult […]