Wednesday, October 6, 2021

HBCU Graduate Filmmaker David Wendell Boykins' Award Winning Mama's Song Now Available on Fox Entertainment's Tubi TV

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Louisiana Hometown Native and HBCU Graduate Filmmaker David Wendell Boykins' Award Winning Mama's Song Now
Available on Fox Entertainment's Tubi TV

"Mama's Song is One of The Most Talked
About Movies of 2021!"

Tubi (www.tubi.tv), a division of FOX Entertainment partners with DaveHouse Productions, Corp founded by David Wendell Boykins and releases award winning Mama's Song on the free streaming service.

The Louisiana hometown native and HBCU graduate is an incredible storyteller. 

Known for creating powerful works of art and projects that connect with ‘movie-lovers,’ Boykins' latest film, Mama’s Song, about a son who has to pick up the pieces after a family crisis is a 'must-see' film.

Originally from Alexandria, Louisiana, Boykins is one of the most respected filmmakers in the entertainment industry.


Will Downing Announces ‘Sophisticated Soul’ Track List!

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Will Downing Announces
‘Sophisticated Soul’ Track List

R&B Superstar’s Twenty-Fifth Album Arrives November 2

The Countdown Begins!

Will Downing is bringing NEW MUSIC to fans!
 
Downing outlined the track list for his upcoming album, Sophisticated Soul set to release November 2.
 
Will Downing continues to serve his fan base through his own Sophisticated Soul Record label.
 
Spanning 8 songs, Will Downing – Sophisticated Soul track list includes: 

    Baby I'm Yours
    Come With Me
    Let's Go
    Love Language
    Never Wanted Anyone
    Old School Love
    Warmth of You
    When I First Saw You
 
The aptly titled Sophisticated Soul is one of those rare glimpses we get at just how talented Will Downing is.
 
On the outside chance someone is sadly just joining the party that is the 33 year testament of musical excellence blazed by one of the premiere vocalists of our time, prepare to be officially “initiated.”
 
Understand first and foremost, Will Downing is THE “Prince of Sophisticated Soul” by these or any other definition of the terms. The proof is in the refined sound, intellectual appeal and immaterial essence of the man.  Checkout the Will Downing video below...



Popular Gospel Singer Titus Showers Official Music Video 'We Need You' Surpasses 100K Views on YouTube

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Popular Gospel Singer Titus Showers Official Music Video
'We Need You'
Surpasses 100K Views on YouTube

POPULAR gospel singer Titus Showers' latest single, 'We Need You' has surpassed 100,000 views on the YouTube channel.

The video for the hit song released under the A&P Records umbrella, viewership continues to increase and reach new fans, globally.

Fans have responded so positively to "We Need You', with many calling Titus Showers, a refreshing presence in the music industry. To watch the We Need You - see the video below...



Monday, October 4, 2021

Michael Colyar's Super Star Interviews Kicks Off Its Second Season With Entrepreneur and Comedian B. Simone

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Michael Colyar's Super Star Interviews Kicks Off Its Second Season With Entrepreneur and Comedian
B. Simone
Oct. 6
"Exclusively Airing Live on YouTube"


"Michael Colyar's Super Star Interviews," the one-hour show hosted by funnyman Michael Colyar, returns for its second season on Wednesday, October 6th with Billionaire B. herself B. Simone at 6 pm (PST), airing 'live' exclusively on YouTube.

The popular show kicks-off season two from Los Angeles with B. Simone who has leveraged her humble beginnings and hilarious antics into one of the most visible and lucrative personal brands on social media. In addition to being an influencer, she is an entrepreneur and CEO of her self-funded beauty brand, an author, music artist, comedian and recurring cast member of MTV’s popular improv and sketch comedy show, Nick Cannon Presents: Wild ‘N Out. Most recently, B. Simone landed one of her greatest career achievements when she was selected for the lineup of the Lit AF Comedy Tour, hosted by Martin Lawrence. 

The Michael Colyar's Super Star Interviews Show brings information, inspiration, and entertainment to its audience. Known world-wide for his infectious brand of humor and positivity, host Michael Colyar shares his undeniably relatable point of view on the show while celebrating every part of humanity along the way. Colyar’s creating a movement to march in the army of optimism with a multi-topic format. He elevates, inspires and entertains in every area and in every segment from human interest stories to happy news to lifestyle segments and celebrity guests.

Friday, October 1, 2021

Shatter the Stereotypes Summit Helps Black Men

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SHATTER THE STEREOTYPES SUMMIT HELPS BLACK MEN CREATE EXTRAORDINARY LIVES

Entrepreneur, author, and motivational speaker Coach Michael Taylor has announced he will be hosting the Shatter the Stereotypes Summit, a personal development platform and social movement that was created specifically for Black men. The summit will break down stereotypes while supporting black men in creating extraordinary lives.

Coach Michael Taylor is an irrepressible optimist with a passion for the impossible. He overcame dropping out of high school, divorce, bankruptcy, foreclosure, depression, and being homeless — living out of his car for two years — to achieve success. He is now the author of nine books focusing on changing the roles of manhood and masculinity. The summit is based on his book Shattering Male Stereotypes – Eradicating the 10 Most Destructive Media Generated Illusions About Black Men.

Chris And Roberta Holmes Launch New Shopping Network Channel

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MARRIED COUPLE, FOUNDERS OF BLACK HOME SHOPPING CHANNEL TO PRODUCE NEW CHANNEL ON AMAZON, ROKU AND APPLE TV

Chris & Roberta Holmes, the founders of The Black Home Shopping Channel streaming on Exposure Network TV, have announced that they are producing a new channel on the network. The Streaming Home Marketplace expands the power of 24/7 stream shopping at affordable rates.

The kickoff for the channel is an international vendor event that provides a platform for entrepreneurs to create infomercials to showcase their products or services worldwide. Content is accessible on Roku, Amazon Fire Stick, Android TV, Apple TV along with iOS & Android mobile devices the network's app is currently reaching over 160 million homes in 128 countries.

During the pandemic, Exposure Network TV managed to gain over 800,000 app downloads. The meteoric growth of Exposure Network TV caught the attention of media executives and over the summer Exposure TV Network President, Tam Lawrence was awarded a $2.5 million dollar content merger with HBO.

Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Learn How Robert Jackson's B-Roll Media & Arts Offers Free Media and Arts Training For Promising Creatives

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NON-PROFIT IN MARYLAND OFFERS FREE MEDIA AND ARTS TRAINING FOR PROMISING CREATIVES

Meet Robert Jackson, the founder of B-Roll Media & Arts, a Maryland-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2012. Via his foundation, Jackson, a 30-year veteran in radio, television, and film production, works with city and county organizations to provide free-of-cost media and arts training and education to underserved students aged 13 through 21, as well as to young people with learning disabilities or Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs).

When Lion Darby, a 16-year old junior at Westlake High School in Waldorf, MD, comes from a family that respects and supports the arts and creativity. His parents, Asmaret and Kenji, were delighted when Lion, the oldest of their four children, exhibited a strong artistic streak at an early age.

“He was drawing pictures of squirrels at age 2,” says his mother. As he grew older, she noted, his interest in expressing himself through all the creative forms -- drawing, writing, music, and acting continued to grow.

Discover How Leo Sullivan And Ethelyn O. Stewart Sullivan Made An Impact With Animation For Children of Color For 60 Years

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THIS COUPLE SPENT 60 YEARS DEVELOPING ANIMATED CONTENT FOR BLACK CHILDREN AROUND THE WORLD

Meet legendary Hollywood producer, director, and animator Leo Sullivan and his wife Ethelyn O. Stewart Sullivan who have been working together for 60 years to uplift and inform Black families through animated interactive content. Their brand is called Afrokids® and pairs many digital properties including AfroKids.com and AfroKids.TV. Recently, they were honored by the Rev. Jesse Jackson’s “Operation Push” with a “Legacy Award” for their outstanding lifetime achievements.

The couple realized early on that in this fast-paced world families need a place that is both educational and entertaining with positive images and role models where Black children can see themselves in a positive way. “Our message is just as relevant today, as it was in the ’60s,” says Leo.

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Morgan E. Taylor Crowned 1st Black Miss Pre Teen International

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CHILDREN’S BOOK AUTHOR CROWNED FIRST BLACK MISS PRE TEEN INTERNATIONAL

Morgan E. Taylor popped on the scene when she was 5-years old as the co-author of Daddy’s Little Princess, a nonfiction children’s book that introduces real princesses of color from around the world.

Now, the preteen who envisioned being a princess is a queen. On Wednesday, July 28, 2021, Morgan competed as Miss Pre Teen Tar Heel State for the international title and won, crowned as Miss Pre Teen International in Kingsport, Tennessee. She is the first Black preteen to achieve this honor.

“It’s such an honor to represent Pre Teens everywhere and to encourage young people to read,” said Morgan. “My goal is to be authentic and to be a positive role model.”

Level UP Your Business With Corporate And Government Contracts

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The Black Business Owners Forum Looks To Level UP Your Business For Growth With Corporate And Government Contracts


Did you know over 90% of Black businesses are sole proprietorships with no employees and generate less than $55,000 a year? Less than 2% of Black businesses get government or corporate contracts and venture capital. I want to turn this around and help develop more viable Black businesses.

Hi, my name is Kamau Austin, award-winning publisher of The Southeast Queens Scoop news blog. I wanted to tell you about an opportunity to attend the groundbreaking Black Business Owners Forum (BBOF), that's helped me grow and expand my business.

One of the most dedicated women I know working hard to help build Black businesses with economic opportunities is my friend Danielle Douglas. She is the Founder of BBOF.

She is going hard to help Black business people get lucrative corporate and government contracts. Danielle has the experience and contacts to help you.

She teaches Black businesses, with other top insider professionals, how to prepare our entrepreneurs to get lucrative contract opportunities with the government and also major corporations at her Black Business Owners Forum 2021 (BBOF). She helps prepare your business to LEVEL UP and scale to become a more profitable company doing business with large organizations. To see Danielle share about the goals of BBOF click here

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Haiti, I Think of You: Hispaniola, Hayti, French, Haitian Creole, Slavery, Devastating Hurricanes and Death-Driven Earthquakes, Haitian Pride!

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 Haiti, I Think of You: Hispaniola, Hayti, French, Haitian Creole, Slavery, Devastating Hurricanes and Death-Driven Earthquakes, Haitian Pride!

Photo credits: Disaster in Haiti, Water is Life/ Wikipedia and Bing Com Images 2021

Haiti's Mottos: "Liberty, Equality, Fraternity." "Union makes strength."

Haiti, I Think of You

By Dr. Charles L. Singleton

Historically speaking, every time I think of Haiti's indigenous Taino (Caribbean) people of South America, the name Christopher Columbus (December 5, 1492) comes to mind. Upon arriving in this most populous country in the Caribbean, Columbus thought that he was in India or China.  Today's estimates of Haiti’s population are 11.4 million people, according to various encyclopedia sources.

Overtime, Spain (early 17th century) made Haiti an integral part of the Spanish Empire (La Española). In 1697, the French portion of West Haiti (Saint-Domingue), France 'profitably colonized' sugarcane plantations by using thousands of slaves who were captured in Africa.

Thus, creating one of the riches colonies in the whole-wide world.  However, during the French Revolution (1789-1799), the first Black general of the French Army, Toussaint Louverture
 led free Haitians and slaves successfully (1789-1804), while defeating Napoleon Bonaparte's army. Then in 1804, Jean-Jacques Dessalines (General-Emperor) solemnly proclaimed Haiti as a sovereign nation of South America and the Caribbean; the first country in the Americas to abolish slavery.