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Posts in category "culture"

Think Like A Man, Act Like A Woman- A Reality Portrait On Contemporary Relationships

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  Steve Harvey’s, new movie that is an offshoot of his book, Think Like a Man, Act Like a Woman is a marvelous concept.  It opens this week in theaters everywhere.  Take your date to see it.    The brilliance is taking the book about common sense relationships, as seen by Steve, did not change its... Read more »
By Hermene Hartman,
April 16, 2012 at 11:58 am
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The Soul Train Impact

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The death of Don Cornelius was major news.  I wonder if Cornelius himself realized his place on the American scene.    His impact was powerful with multiple dimensions.    Without a doubt he took Black music mainstream.    He gave contemporary artists   a TV platform that was little to non-existing.  Every now and then you saw James Brown... Read more »
By Hermene Hartman,
February 5, 2012 at 3:23 pm
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Chicago Loves Eric Roberson!

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When Eric Roberson hits the stage he carries such a charisma, that the energy dances through the atmosphere. His vocal range and intonations make his lyrics even sweeter in a live and intimate performance. A Chicago favorite, Erro, his band, and Blue Erro Soul/Purpose Music Group/eOne Music team came through the Chi last week for... Read more »
By toi talese,
February 2, 2012 at 4:30 pm
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Little Black Pearl = Black:unplugged

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“Trust yourselves. Trust your vision. Trust your creativity. Trust your imagination.” -Dr. Angela Davis Dating back to the days of the Harlem Renaissance along with the B.A.M. (Black Arts Movement) era, the arts have been the expression route of Black people. Through dance, music, theater, and poetry, the creative and performance arts have given us... Read more »
By toi talese,
February 1, 2012 at 3:31 pm
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Idris Elba + 3 Chi Chics = Milk+Honey Baby!

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Go. The vision and discussion started years ago—the drive has been maturing naturally from birth. Chicago natives, Jeanette McDuffie, Dana Gills, and Asha Kamali May stepped out on faith and a dream and headed to Los Angeles years ago, to build their reality in love, hopes, and dreams. Each in their respective entertainment industry entities... Read more »
By toi talese,
February 1, 2012 at 1:31 pm
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The Motto: Love,Peace, & Soul.

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We were all truly hit with a blow this morning with reports of Soul Train Creator Don Cornelius’ s alleged suicide. And this is day one of Black History Month, what a way it to start off, huh? It is disheartening to see a huge contribution to Black History and creatives gone. In 2010,  Cornelius... Read more »
By toi talese,
February 1, 2012 at 12:55 pm
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RACE

RACE is a must see.  It talks about America’s elephant.  It is real.  It is contemporary.  It talks straight forward and with a brutal honesty about racial perceptions.  David Mamet wrote about what people think about but don’t say. This is one of Chuck Smith’s best directions. The story is about a wealthy white man... Read more »
By Hermene Hartman,
January 19, 2012 at 10:58 am
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Marcus Chapman: S.T.A.R. The Cult of Personality

Marcus Chapman: S.T.A.R. The Cult of Personality
Rock The Mic. The voice never leaves you if they’re that good. The songs become the background to the personality, a bonus, if you will, to an on-air experience. That was urban radio back in the day at its most pinnacle moments. And MC Marcus Chapman was on the come-up. The location, the world’s Windy... Read more »
By toi talese,
December 22, 2011 at 1:53 pm
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GEANCO FOUNDATION: $60,000 Closer To A Dream Come True!

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                   H E A L T H  &   H O P E A selfless act of fundraising, building, and providing support to those who may never experience the material enhances and privileges that some of us may have the opportunities to possess, truly goes a long way. The greatest risk people can ever take is... Read more »
By toi talese,
December 20, 2011 at 7:39 pm
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Carl Thomas! 'Conquer' of Emotion

Carl Thomas! 'Conquer' of Emotion
  There’s something about the smooth richness of R&B recording artist, Carl Thomas’ voice that stimulates the ear and rattles the soul. His tone is filled with emotion and releases soothing harmonies. It just feels good. For those who may need to become reacquainted with the multi-platinum selling singer/songwriter, after signing with Bad Boy Entertainment... Read more »
By toi talese,
December 14, 2011 at 2:19 pm
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