The legacy of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright August Wilson is being kept alive by Denzel Washington and his family. Their archives of his genius and plays are movie adaptations, e.g. “Fences” […]
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Stevie Wonder announces politically themed tour
Legendary music icon Stevie Wonder, whose career has spanned half a century, has announced a 10-stop U.S. tour timed to end just before election day.His show is called “Sing Your […]
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Football star Mercury Morris dies
Eugene Edward “Mercury” Morris, whose gridiron heroics were overshadowed by his drug addiction and prison conviction, has died at the age of 77.No cause of death was revealed.Originally from Pittsburgh, […]
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Guitarist Tito Jackson passes away at age 70
Tito Jackson, one of the brothers who made up the beloved pop group the Jackson 5, has died at age 70, his sons say.Tito was the third of nine Jackson […]
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‘The Joy Ride’ outdoor play in Downtown LA
The Roots and Wings Project (RAW), Jesse Bliss, Founding Artistic Director, will present the World Premiere production of THE JOY RIDE, an immersive site-specific touring production to be performed both […]
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New Saturday School at Holman United Methodist
Although there has been discussion of Cancel Culture and the banning of books, Holman United Methodist Church has created a Saturday School for African American history. The mission of the […]
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‘Blink Twice’ fancy visuals may not be memorable
nOne viewing probably enoughBy Dwight BrownNNPA Newswire Film CriticShe sold her soul to the devil. Now she wants it back.It was too good to be true. Frida (Naomi Ackie), a […]
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Singer Frankie Beverly dies at age 77
Frankie Beverly, legendary soul singer and founder of the funk band Maze, has died. He was 77.Beverly, a Philadelphia native born Howard Stanley Beverly, died on Sept. 10, according to […]
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Singer Frankie Beverly dies at age 77
Frankie Beverly, legendary soul singer and founder of the funk band Maze, has died. He was 77. Beverly, a Philadelphia native born Howard Stanley Beverly, died on Sept. 10, according […]
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‘Basketball Wives’ star judgment
Having won a favorable arbitration ruling that was subsequently confirmed by a judge, a law firm is asking the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department to enforce a $155,000 judgment against […]
