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Nikki Giovanni, Johnnetta Cole, April Ryan, Angela Davis, Suze Orman, And Alice Smith, Part Of WOW – Women of the World Festival This March At The Apollo Theater

January 28, 2019 villagechief 0

The Apollo Theater revealed the line-up for the third annual WOW – Women of the World Festival. Presented over four days in various spaces at the iconic cultural theater, the WOW Festival runs from March 12-17 and will feature workshops, activities, programming, and performances with artists, community leaders, writers, thinkers, activists, and leaders exploring a […]

Entertainment

Where Netflix Meets Black Twitter

January 28, 2019 villagechief 0

First teased last fall – X On Demand (xod.tv) has finally gone live. The Netflix-style site, with a social twist, boasts a growing library of works by Black filmmakers, with at least one person of Black American/African decent in a leading role both in front of and behind the lens – prerequistes for a project […]

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“Green Book” Wins The LA Press Club’s Veritas Award

January 28, 2019 villagechief 0

The Los Angeles Press Club is thrilled to announce the winner of its 4th annual Veritas Award for the Best Film Based on or Inspired by Real Events and People. This contest is judged by members of the LAPC — based equally upon fidelity of subject matter and artistic excellence. The overwhelming winner is Universal […]

Commentary

A Cave In the President’s Wall

January 28, 2019 villagechief 0

By Lucius Gantt (The Gantt Report) – President Donald Trump’s effort to get American tax payers to finance a wall that he swore Mexico would pay for came to crumbling halt after the effort got cold-cocked by a Congressional Cat, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Pelosi refused to budge an inch or get the Democratic Caucus […]

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Martin Luther King III and Daughter, Yolanda Renee King, Speak About Preserving MLK’s Legacy

January 21, 2019 villagechief 0

Martin Luther King III said his mother (the person who spearheaded making the day a national holiday), Coretta Scott King, always said the Martin Luther King Holiday is a day on, not a day off. Speaking on the recent shutdown of the government he said, “Something has got to change and give for the United […]

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Wendy Williams Will Extend Break From Her Daytime Talk Show Due to Complications of Graves’ Disease

January 18, 2019 villagechief 0

A Note from The Hunter Family As Wendy Williams Hunter previously shared, she fractured her shoulder and has been on the mend. Over the past few days, Wendy has experienced complications regarding her Graves’ Disease that will require treatment. Wendy will be under the strict supervision of her physicians, and as part of her care, […]

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Math College Professor Turned Rapper Chad Rico Travels to a “New Level” in Music Video Release

January 18, 2019 villagechief 0

Richmond, CA – When college math professor Chad Rico ventured off into the rap game, he knew he was taking a calculated risk. As an entrepreneur, financial analyst, clothing manufacturer/designer, filmmaker and world traveler, many wondered if the teacher turned artist could really pull it off. When Chad dropped his own brand of mathematical science […]

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The King Center Presents Slate of Events Celebrating the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

January 15, 2019 villagechief 0

Dr. Bernice A. King, CEO, The King Center, announces a slate of public programs and events in celebration of the King Holiday Observance. Throughout the month, beginning with Friday, January 11, 2019 and continuing through Monday, January 21, 2019, The King Center will host its annual fundraiser, signature programs, award ceremonies, talks, community service projects, […]

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TV One Launches New Entertainment Network CLEO TV On January 19

January 10, 2019 villagechief 0

Silver Spring, MD – This January, TV One will launch CLEO TV, a new aspirational lifestyle and entertainment cable network targeting Millennial and Gen X women of color. Derived from the name Cleopatra, one of the most powerful, trendsetting, rule-breaking and iconic women in history, CLEO TV will offer quality content that defies negative and […]