By: Travon BraceyIt has appeared that black hollywood has lost another legendary individual. 'Touch By An Angel' actress and Jazz singer, Della Reese, sunset this past Sunday, November 19th, 2017. Della was known for many things as a performer. In 1959, she scored a hit with her single 'Don't You Know'. By the late 1960s, she hosted her own talk show entitled 'Della', which ran for 197 episodes. However, she is known for playing roles in major movies such as Harlem Nights (released in 1989), A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (released in 1996) and Expected Mary (released in 2010). She was also in the television series, Touched By An Angel, where she played the leading role of Tess that was on from 1994 to 2003. We love you Della Reese and your legacy will live on. Check out a clip of Della Reese in an episode of That's So Raven below.
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10/5/2016 0 Comments Kid Cudi Checks Himself Into RehaB After Stating That He Is In A Feeling Of 'Depression'[By: Travon Bracey]
It seems as if Kid Cudi has been unhappy for the longest. Wednesday morning, Kid Cudi went to Facebook to make an announcement stating that he is checking himself into rehabilitation due to mental health issues of dealing with depression and urging immediate help as his depression have cause him for suicidal thoughts. He writes, "Its been difficult for me to find the words to what I'm about to share with you because I feel ashamed. Ashamed to be a leader and hero to so many while admitting I’ve been living a lie. It took me a while to get to this place of commitment, but it is something I have to do for myself, my family, my best friend/daughter and all of you, my fans. Yesterday I checked myself into rehab for depression and suicidal urges. I am not at peace. I haven’t been since you’ve known me. If I didn’t come here, I wouldve done something to myself. I simply am a damaged human swimming in a pool of emotions everyday of my life. Theres a ragin violent storm inside of my heart at all times. Idk what peace feels like. Idk how to relax. My anxiety and depression have ruled my life for as long as I can remember and I never leave the house because of it. I cant make new friends because of it. I dont trust anyone because of it and Im tired of being held back in my life. I deserve to have peace. I deserve to be happy and smiling. Why not me? I guess I give so much of myself to others I forgot that I need to show myself some love too. I think I never really knew how. Im scared, im sad, I feel like I let a lot of people down and again, Im sorry. Its time I fix me. Im nervous but ima get through this. I wont be around to promote much, but the good folks at Republic and my manager Dennis will inform you about upcoming releases. The music videos, album release date etc. The album is still on the way. Promise. I wanted to square away all the business before I got here so I could focus on my recovery. If all goes well ill be out in time for Complexcon and ill be lookin forward to seeing you all there for high fives and hugs. Love and light to everyone who has love for me and I am sorry if I let anyone down. I really am sorry. Ill be back, stronger, better. Reborn. I feel like shit, I feel so ashamed. Im sorry. I love you, Scott Mescud." We will definitely be keeping our prayers up for you, Kid Cudi. [By: Travon Bracey] Art'Press Yourself Festival is an event held in Paris, France celebrating and innovating the afro-urban culture through fashion, art, food and music. If you are in Paris or planning to go to Art'Press Yourself Festival, purchase your tickets online here. The event takes place November 19th and 20th. See a promo video of Art'Press Yourself Festival below. [By: Travon Bracey] Signal 23 TV has finally release the final episode of their hit internet series, About Him. The show was one of the most popular internet series of the summer and fans were dying to see the final episode. The show is about a teenager, soon-to-be young adult, discreet black boy that is trying to find himself within his sexuality during the mist of summer before he goes off to college. While trying to get through the struggles of the summer, the discreet boy, played by Brandon Carson, get secretly identified with interest by his brother's best friend, played by Gary Lavard, that broke his homosexual virginity and gain strong love interest while his brother's best friend struggles to hide his sexuality from his friends and family. During the course of time, the discreet boy finds himself getting into other love and lust interest with guys from either his past or guys he'd found online. The show's time theme marks back during the 90s. The show went to tour to showcase the 105-minute final episode in major cities during August & September. But, now it is available for everyone to see. Check out the preview video of the final episode of About Him below. To see the FULL episode, go to signal23tv.com or go to Vimeo. (Must be 18 years of age or older to watch. Viewers Discretion Is Advised.) [By: Travon Bracey]
AfroPunk Fest Atlanta is back and we are super excited to be part of this year's festivities. AfroPunk presents 'The Carnival of Consciousness' in Atlanta on October 14th through 16th. Performances, seminars, art showcases, venues, and even a ball will be happening all at this year's AfroPunk Fest Atlanta. Artists that will be performing this year will include Tyler, The Creator, Big Freedia, Lion Babe, Kelela, SZA, Cakes Da Killa, St. Beauty, Gallant, Young Paris, Earl Sweatshirt, and many others. The event is invitation-only, however, tickets will be publicly market for others after September 30th. To get your ticket (if you are and aren't already a AfroPunk member), go to afropunkfest.com/atlanta for more information and to purchase your ticket today. 9/13/2016 0 Comments Muslim Woman Set On Fire In NYC[By: Travon Bracey] Authorities are questioning to whether an incident where a Muslim woman was set on fire in the middle of New York City on the night of 9/11 memoration. 36-year-old Scottish touring was wearing a traditional Muslim garb when she has her blouse set on fire just outside of a boutique off of Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, She instantly noticed that the sleeve of the her blouse charred and smoldering and was not badly hurt Saturday night, just hours before the ceremony marking the 15-year anniversary of 9/11. Unfortunately, the attacker got away. Source: My Daily News
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It's not surprise that there are good person on Earth. Whether if you are making peace with everyone or you are doing something good for the community, everyone that's doing good should receive great recognition. But, the interesting thing about this one particular story will warm your heart out. A single, black mother of four by the name of Taj Anwar, in Georgia, started to grow sustainable and inspiring farm-to-table food for helping her community. She stated that she wanted to bring quality and healthy food for her community in helping to feed the less fortunate and/or homeless people. Having her own farmer's market, she also serves a food delivery service. In many different ways, she insist to fight hunger for her community. In a Huffington Post video, she stated that her purpose of starting the farmer's market was because from her own experience. "There were times that I went without eating so that my children could", Taj Anwar. After constantly struggling to have money to feed her family, she decided to take upon herself to learn agriculture where she them developed her own farm. Like Taj Anwar, many residents in the state of Georgia doesn't have access to fresh food. In fact, according to The Atlanta-Journal Constitution, nearly 2 million residents in the state of Georgia have little to no access to fresh produce food. With that said, she made sure that residents in her community were able to have access fresh produce with her starting this farmer's market and in addition to the farmer's market, she made sure to make it affordable for everyone's needs. For more information on Taj Anwar's movement, go to her website at http://loveliveanwar.com [By: Travon Bracey]
Yesterday, FX premiered their brand new series entitled "Atlanta" which is starring comedian and executive producer himself, Donald Glover. The series is about two cousins by the name of Earn and Paper Boy who are pursuing their lives within the Atlanta rap scene to improve their lives and family. The first episode entitled "The Big Bang" showcases the day of Earn trying to find a way to become his cousin's, Paper Boy, manager for his rap career, but suddenly a random guy breaks Paper Boy's outside mirror on his car which lead to someone getting shot in front of a gas station store. To watch the first episode, it is available FREE on the Atlanta series Facebook page. Click on the link below to watch the first episode of the Atlanta series: https://www.facebook.com/AtlantaFX/videos/1171937772877285/?hc_ref=PAGES_TIMELINE [By: Travon Bracey]
We've heard the news. We heard all of the negativity. We heard everyone's opinion, however, we tried our best to avoid talking about it, but now we are going to stay our opinion about it. First off, we need to recognize the fact that there are so many issues that we are having as a black entertainment industry. Sometimes, we are able to get recognized and sometimes we are not. However, what makes this situation so sad is the fact that if a lot of black actors are able to come together and fight the issue of not being recognized for their craftsmanship in the movie industry, then why can't they do the same when we are having problems in the black community alone? One thing that's been going on that a lot of people have been avoiding is the terrible struggle that Flint, Michigan residents are going through with their dangerous, toxic water that they have going through their faucets. Many children have been sick from drinking the water and the black community is suffering. Then, there are black young men being shot by the police in our community, but they are more worried about being nominated. We just can't seem to understand why is so important to everyone. That's why we have our own awards like N.A.A.C.P Image Awards to honor black actors, entertainers, and other individuals for their work influencing the black community. So, that's all we wanted to say. Short and simple. 10/31/2015 0 Comments Protesters Of "Black Lives Matter" Distracted Hilary Clinton's Speech @ Clark Atlanta University[By: Travon Bracey] Protestors of 'Black Lives Matter' organization was interrupted Hilary Clinton's democratic speech for president at Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, Georgia on Friday, October 30, 2015. The event was an event that Hilary created for her African Americans For Hilary supporters which a few infamous names were part of the event such as multi-platinum selling artist, Usher, Atlanta's mayor, Kasim Reed, former NBA all-star, Grant Hill, former WSB-TV's news anchor and philanthropist, Monica Pearson, R&B singer, Kelly Price, and Representative John C. Lewis. As the speech was in process, protesters came into a door that was located in the back of the school's gym and started yelling "Black Lives Matter"! As they kept protesting, Hilary Clinton comment, "Yes they do - and I'm gonna talk about that in a second." As Hilary tried to make her speech, protesters continuously interrupting her and at one moment urged them to listen, Hilary stated, "I have some issues and proposals to discuss if my friends will let me speak." The interruption continued its path for approximately 30 minutes during the speech and protestors were then asked to leave the gym. After they left, Hilary replied, "I appreciated their passion ... But, I'm sorry that they didn't listen because some of what they're demanding, I'm offering." |