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Federal Class Action Lawsuit Against Dunkin Donuts Alleges Systematic Discrimination of Women and African Americans

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Annapolis, MD – According to court papers filed, the only African American female franchisee in the country for Dunkin Donuts is suing the brand for systematic discrimination and unfair business practices — that has allegedly negatively impacted many women and Black franchisees for the brand. The Maryland small business owner alleges that Dunkin Donuts does […]
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‘Two Shades of Vice’ Captures Harsh Realities of Persistent Racism and Violence in America

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Kansas City, MO – Two Shades of Vice: Based on the true story of an interracial couple’s life together in crime, details the hardened criminal life of Dewey’s black mother and white father during the turbulent sixties. Based upon information from police reports, criminal rap sheets, and eyewitness accounts, many chapters explain how they lived dangerously […]
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“A Question of Faith” In Theaters Now

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Los Angeles, CA – Pure Flix’s “A Question of Faith,” the first faith-based feature film produced by an African American female-led production company, has accomplished a rare feat in the movie business: an A+ Cinema Score. On average, less than five movies a year receive this top honor. Cinema Score surveys film audiences after they see […]
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President Barack Obama, Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Dr. Christine King Farris and Ambassador Andrew Young Acknowledge Dr. Joseph E. Lowery’s 96th Birthday

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Atlanta, GA – While President Barack Obama and Congresswoman Maxine Waters sent birthday greetings, Ambassador Andrew Young, Martin Luther King III and Dr. Martin L. King Jr’s sister, Dr. Christine King Farris were among celebrities and dignitaries on hand in Atlanta to acknowledge the 96th birthday of civil rights leader and former King confidant, Dr. […]
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Maxine Waters & Steve Harvey Discuss Trump On Bounce TVs “Ed Gordon” 

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Atlanta, GA – Bounce, the nation’s fastest-growing television network designed for African-American audiences, will premiere an all-new installment of its primetime newsmagazine show, Ed Gordon, on Monday, October 2 @ 10:00 p.m. The new episode features in-depth conversations with famed comedian and talk show host Steve Harvey, outspoken U.S. Congresswoman Maxine Waters, rising star of ABC’s black-ish Yara Shahidi, and GRAMMY®-winning singer-songwriter Gregory Porter. Harvey says of the attacks […]
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Gospel Great Yolanda Adams and “Greenleaf” Star Keith David to Perform at 96th Birthday Celebration for Civil Rights Icon Dr. Joseph Lowery

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Atlanta, GA – Five-time gospel Grammy winner, Yolanda Adams and Emmy Award winning actor, Keith David, the star of OWN’s megachurch drama “Greenleaf,” will be the featured entertainment on Wednesday, October 4, 2017, when celebrities, dignitaries and activists from around world descend upon Atlanta to pay tribute to the “dean” of the Civil Rights Movement, […]
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Music Entrepreneur Mia A. Irizarry Launches TrendCulprit’s “Music as a Business Telesummit” Featuring Renowned Industry Specialists

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Los Angeles – Mia A. Irizarry, a successful music entrepreneur and the CEO of TrendCulprit, an online music business and support portal for independent artists, has gathered some of the industry’s most brilliant minds to discuss their views, techniques and secrets to the business. Their insightful presentations will be revealed throughout September as TrendCulprit hosts […]
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Award-Winning Writer & Director Je’Caryous Johnson Casts Vivica A. Fox, Columbus Short, Carl Payne, Gary Dourdan & R&B Sensation Vivian Green To Bring Hit Movie Two Can Play That Game To The Stage

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Los Angeles, CA – The original movie was met with rave reviews, instantly becoming a fan favorite and cult classic. Over the years, the media has lauded it a “turning point in movie history” and a “game changer.” It is the movie Two Can Play That Game. Two Can Play That Game was released in […]
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Nearly 100 Lowery Institute Change Agents to Pay Tribute to Dr. Joseph Lowery at 96th Birthday Celebration

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Change Agents to Dr. Lowery: We Got Next! Atlanta, GA – As civil rights icon, Dr. Joseph E. Lowery, watched the frightening images of racist protesters marching through Charlottesville, VA with tiki torches, he was reminded of America’s ugly past when he lived with constant bomb threats and was shot at by the Ku Klux […]
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