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NCBCP'S BLACK WOMEN'S ROUNDTABLE
STATEMENT ON THE NOMINATION OF
SONIA SOTOMAYOR TO THE SUPREME COURT
Following are statements from the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation'S (NCBCP) Black Women's Roundtable on President Obama's announcement of Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor.
From Melanie L. Campbell, NCBCP executive director and CEO and Black Womens Roundtable convener:
"On behalf of the National Coalition on...more
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Marcus Darc Documents
Rise and Fall of Kelly
in Music Video Release
Marcus Darc,
the Man that 'Discovered' R. Kelly
Asks the R&B Superstar
"Friendz or Foez"
in Controversial Video Release
When Marc McWillams aka Marcus Darc formed his first group as a teenager in Chicago, R-Kelly & MGM, he knew then that he not only possessed a special talent as a performer, but he was gifted to recognize talent early on. True to his intuition, his group went on to win the $100,000 grand prize on Natalie Cole's "Big Break" show, and R. Kelly went on to...more
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Havenotz Entertainment
Option Rights to
"Harlem Godfather, The Rap on My Husband Ellsworth 'Bumpy' Johnson"
Just weeks after the passing of Mayme Hatcher Johnson, widow of the legendary Harlem gangster, Bumpy Johnson, Havenotz Entertainment has optioned the film rights to her book, Harlem Godfather: The Rap on My Husband, Ellsworth "Bumpy" Johnson.
"Growing up, I heard about the exploits of Bumpy Johnson. Not just about his criminal activities, but also all of the good he did in his community, and how his community loved him," said Sardar ...more
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Hip Hop Choreographer,
Lauren Outlaw
Dances into Success in Over 12 Countries
On Top European Reality Shows
Hip hop and dance have always been a winning combination. The energetic kinetics of the youthful trend has inspired a movement that has propelled bodies clear around the globe. Dance, like music is a language spoken universally, transcending not only borders, but time and space.
Florida native, Lauren Outlaw understands the magic of movement. The 26 year old choreographer has captured...more
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Barrett LaRoda
Licenses Jewelry Deal for
R&B SuperStar
Gladys Knight
The LaRoda Group and Robert Rose Jewelry
Announce the Creation of
The Gladys Knight Jewelry Line
R&B icon Gladys Knight has always personified the essence of style, grace and soul. An award winning singer and songwriter and an accomplished businesswoman, actress, author and humanitarian, Knight was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996 for...more
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"Live on Wilshire"
Takes Spoken Word
to the Next Levelwith AMBOKILe'
The euphonious sounds of a drum snare, high hat, bass lick, guitar drum, muted horn, and much more can be heard over and under the sexy soothing voice of one of the brightest songstress, spoken word artist and lyricist on the scene today, AMBOKILe' ! A stunning combination of sensual spirituality, AMBOKILe' has been announced, by promoter Kevin Rouse as the the featured artist hosting the spoken word sessions at "Live on Wilshire" at the Opus every...more
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Cleo Manago
Speaks On
"Crips & Bloods" Documentary
Manago Cites:
"Black Men Killing Each Other was Safer than Confronting Their Enemy"
The voice of social architect, activist and visionary, Cleo Manago is certainly recognized as a distinctive one. His articulated opinions have been documented in media nationally and internationally. Brazen, outspoken and unshaken, Manago gets his...more
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Bluesman John Lee Hooker, Jr.
Continues to Garner Nods
for "All Odds Against Me" CD
"Blues Ain't Nothin' But A Pimp" Video
Selected as Official Honoree
by The 13th Annual Webby Awards
and
John Lee Hooker Jr. is Nominated by
Jus` Blues Music Foundation for Recognition
When bluesman John Lee Hooker, Jr. named his album, "All Odds Against Me" it was because for so many years they...more
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Zakiya Hooker,
Daughter of Blues Legend
John Lee Hooker,
Is "Keeping It Real"
with New CD Release
The city of Miami is known for its hot sun, hot beaches and even hotter nightlife. So its little wonder that 22 year old author Girly G would pen a novel that brings the heat. A true sexpreneur by her own definition, Girly G's debut effort sizzles like water drops on a hot...more
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NCBCP SPIRIT OF DEMOCRACY HONOREES ANNOUNCED
Congresswoman Barbara Lee; actress, Sheryl Lee Ralph; Essence Magazine editor-in-chief emeritus, Susan L. Taylor; and retired Command Sergeant Major, Michele S. Jones; are the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation's (NCBCP) 2009 Spirit of Democracy Award recipients, NCBCP executive director and CEO, Melanie L. Campbell announced recently. The awards will be presented during the twelfth...more
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Author Girly G
Elevates Urban Erotica
With Debut Novel
"TriSEXual"
Beyond the Realm of Straight and Bi-
"TriSEXual"
Oozes with Tales of Seduction
The city of Miami is known for its hot sun, hot beaches and even hotter nightlife. So its little wonder that 22 year old author Girly G would pen a novel that brings the heat. A true sexpreneur by her own definition, Girly G's debut effort sizzles like water drops on a hot...more
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