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Mzuri Moyo Aimbaye’s One-Woman Play: The Fannie Lou Hamer Story Visits Atlanta

July 25, 2019 villagechief 0

The 58th Annual Session of The Progressive National Baptist Convention will feature the award-winning musical theatrical tribute to voting rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer Award-winning singer, actress, and playwright, Mzuri Moyo Aimbaye will return to Atlanta for a performance of her acclaimed stage play about civil rights activist, Fannie Lou Hamer, during the 58th Annual […]

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Georgia Coalition for the Peoples’ Agenda Statement on President Trump’s Racist Attacks on Four Congresswomen

July 21, 2019 villagechief 0

In response to President Donald Trump’s racist tweet attacking four US Congresswomen and his subsequent campaign rally last night where his follower’s chanted “send her back,” the Georgia Coalition for the Peoples’ Agenda (GCPA) issued the following statement: “The Georgia Coalition for the Peoples’ Agenda is urging people of conscience to call their US Senator’s […]

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Pat Brown Institute at Cal State LA Releases Black Voter Poll

July 20, 2019 villagechief 0

LOS ANGELES – The poll of more than 2,300 Black registered voters in Los Angeles County is one of the largest surveys of Black voters in a geographic area. The findings reveal that Black voters are highly engaged in civic affairs, voting and charitable giving, and are decidedly concerned with homelessness, affordable housing and transportation […]

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Rapping Math Professor Chad Rico Assigns Next Four Lessons with New Single Releases from “12 Weeks of Summer”

July 18, 2019 villagechief 0

Richmond, CA – As a devoted college math professor, recording artist Chad Rico knows that if he doesn’t keep his students engaged, they will miss the lesson he is there to teach them. So Chad has been dropping his special form of musical arithmetic all summer and has just announced four new single homework assignments […]

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Legendary Black Arts Movement Author Horace Mungin Celebrates 50 Year Career Anniversary With Re-Release of 10 Literary Works

July 16, 2019 villagechief 0

Ridgeville, SC – It was 1968 when literary giant Horace Mungin penned his first published work, “Dope Hustler’s Jazz,” part one of a two volume set of anti-drug poetry. “Dope Hustler’s Jazz” was the beginning of a writing career that started in the Black Arts Movement and would extend over five decades of literary contributions. […]

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Rapping Math Professor, Chad Rico, Sets Summer School Lessons with 12 Weekly Hip Hop Releases

June 14, 2019 villagechief 0

Richmond, CA – It may be summer break but for college math professor and hip hop artist Chad Rico school is back in session! Chad plans to drop lesson plans all season long with his “12 Weeks of Summer” EP project on Gold & Gems Records by releasing a new single every week. With intentions […]

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BET Networks To Honor Grammy Nominated Rapper, Entrepreneur And Community Leader Nipsey Hussle Posthumously With The Humanitarian Award At The 2019 “BET Awards”

June 14, 2019 villagechief 0

BET Networks recently announced Nipsey Hussle as the recipient of the 2019 BET Awards Humanitarian Award. In the spirit of uplift he evoked in his community, his work as a devoted son, brother, father, partner, friend and all-around community advocate and philanthropist, musician and businessman, Nipsey will be posthumously honored with the iconic award at the 19th […]

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The Only Black-Owned Luxury Hotel in Downtown Baltimore, Ivy Hotel, is Owned By Eddie and Sylvia Brown

June 14, 2019 villagechief 0

The next time you are in Baltimore, Maryland, consider staying at this Black-owned establishment called The Ivy Hotel founded by a local entrepreneurial power couple, Eddie and Sylvia Brown. A bastion of world-class hospitality in a historic Mount Vernon mansion, this boutique hotel has 18 beautiful guest rooms and suites, charming public spaces, a small […]

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Scholarships Available for Young Black Boys’ Weekend Leadership Academy at Princeton University

June 14, 2019 villagechief 0

Scholarships are now available for the annual Weekend Intensive of leadership activities for 8th and 9th grade African American male students from across the country. Scheduled for August 2-4, 2019, the 3-day weekend boarding program will be held on the campus of Princeton University. The Weekend Intensive seeks to empower young students locally to become […]