Uptown Jazz Festival- The Legacy Continues
The beat goes on. Music enthusiasts of Long Beach can breathe a sigh of relief. This comes as the decade long beloved Uptown Jazz Festival will continue to be held each year in Houghton Park.
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Celebrating 50 Years of Hip Hop: Legislative Black Caucus Honors West Coast Greats
The California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) and the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) celebrated the 5oth anniversary of hip hop on Aug. 14, with a tribute to the West Coast pioneers, leaders and innovators who shaped the genre.
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Former Kanye West Associate Among Two African Americans Indicted with Donald Trump in Georgia
Two prominent African Americans have found themselves in the middle of the unfolding legal drama surrounding former President Donald Trump.
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Revived Lawsuits Allege Michael Jackson’s Sexual Abuse
A three-judge panel from California’s 2nd District Court of Appeal resuscitated the lawsuits of Wade Robson and James Safechuck, two men who have maintained that the late King of Pop, Michael Jackson, sexually abused them during their youth.
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Nichelle Lewis’ Tik Tok Performance Lands Her Role of a Lifetime as Dorothy in Broadway-Bound Production of “The Wiz”
Nichelle Lewis, a 24-year-old entertainer, known as a triple threat in theater, music, and social media, will star in the revival of “The Wiz” on Broadway. A seasoned actress who has appeared in “Hairspray” and showcased her vocal prowess on “American Idol,” Lewis reportedly captivated casting agents with her creative TikTok escapades.
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Clarence Avant, ‘Black Godfather’ of entertainment, and benefactor of athletes and politicians, dies
FollowFollowFollow Clarence Avant, ‘Black Godfather’ of entertainment, and benefactor of athletes...
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Good Times at the 34th Annual Long Beach Jazz Festival
Summer is in full swing, as we make final rounds to home plate, i.e., the end of summer. There is a lot of buzz in the air about how to enjoy the remaining days ahead before the end of summer.
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Blind-Sided Icon: NFL Star Michael Oher’s Explosive Claim Reveals Twists in ‘The Blind Side’ Movie Tale
Michael Oher, a former NFL star known for inspiring the film “The Blind Side,” has filed a petition in a Tennessee court with claims that the family who took him in lied about an important part of his life story.
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20th Annual Gardena Jazz Festival Lineup Announced
One of the most highly anticipated community festivals returns for another great show on Sunday, August 27, 2023.
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Macy Gray Rocked the Block in Los Angeles
We could only hope for a song or two from Grammy-Award winner Macy Gray. Singer, songwriter and actress Macy Gray was onsite for the 2nd Annual Rock the Block LA Block Party presented by White Hall Arts academy. Rock The Block was a fun-filled day with music, conversations, and community! The free community festival was held on Sunday, July 30, 2023, from 12pm-5pm. This year’s block party focused on the whole-body wellness, with an emphasis on youth fitness, economic empowerment and change makers.
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Now and Later® and La La Anthony Team Up to Spotlight Self-Care Companies for National Black Business Month
The candy brand launches ‘Pause Now, Hustle Later’ awarding a total of $50,000 in grants to five emerging Black-owned self-care brands
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Tiffany Haddish Opens Up About Her Personal Fertility Journey
Actress Tiffany Haddish has shared her emotional fertility journey, shedding light on her challenges and the continued challenges Black women have with childbirth.
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