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Community Organizer Launch Organization Through A Millennial Focused Event “Buy Back The Block” in Queens, NY

James Johnson’s Organization “Opportunities for Southeast Queens Millennials” aim is to Empower Millennials in Southeast Queens to Succeed Beyond Gentrification, Provide Diverse Opportunities through a Vibrant Network! QUEENS, NY– On Saturday, February 22, 2020, the “First Annual Buy Back The Block” event presented by James Johnson, Founder of Opportunities for Southeast Queens Millennials in partnership with Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America...

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2020 BLACK WOMEN FILM NETWORK SUMMIT IS SATURDAY, MARCH 7 IN ATLANTA

Featured speakers include: Terri J. Vaughn, Cas Sigers-Beedles, HaJ House, Francesca Amiker, Ty Johnston, Tamra Simmons, Shante Paige, Je-Anne Berry, Nicole Jones, Jessica Lane Alexander and more! (ATLANTA) - February 21, 2020 - Black Women Film Network (BWFN) has announced that its 2020 BWFN Summit will take place Saturday, March 7, 2020 from 9:00AM to 4:00PM at Atlanta Technical College (1560 Metropolitan Pkwy SW, Atlanta, GA 30310) in Atlanta. The one-day event will include a...

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TUNE IN!  OWN’S NEW ANTHOLOGY DRAMA “CHERISH THE DAY” FROM AVA DuVERNAY PREMIERES TONIGHT @ 10/9C

The Highly Anticipated Series Will Have a Two-Night Premiere Tuesday, February 11 at 10/9c and Wednesday, February 12 at 8/7c The @CherishDayOWN Twitter account is playing "Cupid" for tonight's premiere! Head over to Twitter and tweet using #CherishTheDay, tag a loved one / friend / partner, etc. and get a custom-made valentine graphic and response in real-time.   WATCH  the official trailer for "Cherish The Day" About Cherish...

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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TO UNVEIL FIRST-LOOK TEASER OF GENIUS: ARETHA, DURING THIS SUNDAY’S 92ND OSCARS® TELECAST ON ABC

Starring 2020 Academy Award® Nominee and Tony®, Emmy® and  Grammy® Award-Winning Cynthia Erivo ("Harriet," "The Color Purple")  as Aretha Franklin GENIUS: ARETHA to Premiere Over Four Nights Beginning Memorial Day,  Monday, May 25, 2020, at 9/8c  GENIUS: ARETHA - FIRST LOOK TEASER | National Geographic (WASHINGTON, DC - FEB. 7, 2019) National Geographic and Fox 21 Television Studios will release a first-look, national teaser promo for GENIUS: ARETHA during this Sunday's Oscars® telecast airing...

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Two Men Launch A Podcast To Redefine Masculinity

A men’s betterment centric organization,” When Men Open Up” has launched a podcast to further their empowering messages for not only men but women and society collectively — to change perspectives regarding masculinity and redefine manhood so that the context aligns with today’s veracity. The podcast on overcoming toxic masculinity is hosted by the founders of “When Men Open Up”, Dominique...

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OWN UNVEILS TRAILER AND PREMIERE DATE FOR NEW UNSCRIPTED RELATIONSHIP SERIES ‘LOVE GOALS’ PREMIERING SATURDAY, MARCH 7

Series Features Five Celebrity Couples and a Licensed Therapist Under One Drama-Filled Roof Including: Benzino and Althea Heart, Sundy Carter and Breyon Williams, Coolio and Mimi Ivey, Dee Dee "Spinderella" Roper and Quenton "Q" Coleman, and Dwayne "Money" Bowe and Theresa Bowe Los Angeles - OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network has unveiled the full trailer and announced premiere date of Saturday, March 7 at 9 p.m. ET/PT for...

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Bounce to World Premiere New Original Black History Month Special Starring Queen Latifah, Common and Harry Belafonte Monday, Feb. 10 at 8:00 p.m. (ET)

ATLANTA (February 4, 2020) - Bounce will world premiere an original, new one-hour special, Bounce Celebrates Black History, paired with a number of popular movies inspired by contributions of African Americans, in honor of Black History Month this February. Queen Latifah, Common and Harry Belafonte headline Bounce Celebrates Black History as they present a collection of stories depicting the strength and courage of Black Americans, some never before heard, that...

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21st ANNUAL SUPER BOWL GOSPEL CELEBRATION TO PREMIERE SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2020 AT 8 PM ET/PT ON BET NETWORKS

HOSTED BY COMEDIAN RICKEY SMILEY WITH PRESENTERS DEANDRE HOPKINS, DEVIN FUNCHESS, WESLEY WOODYARD & MIKE DANIELS PERFORMANCES BY YOLANDA ADAMS, DONNIE MCCLURKIN, COMMISSIONED, TRAVIS GREENE, LE’ANDRIA JOHNSON, MELVIN CRISPELL III, ANTHONY BROWN & GROUP THERAPY & THE NFL PLAYERS CHOIR NFL PLAYERS & BROTHERS QUINCY AND QUINNEN WILLIAMS TO RECEIVE THE 2020 "FAITH IN ACTION" AWARD Rickey Smiley and Yolanda Adams (left); Deandre Hopkins and mom Sabrina Greenlee (right) Download...

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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TAPS GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING AND OSCAR- NOMINATED MUSICIANS RAPHAEL SAADIQ (“MUDBOUND,” “INSECURE”) TO SERVE AS EXECUTIVE MUSIC PRODUCER AND TERENCE BLANCHARD (“HARRIET,” “BLACKKKLANSMAN”) AS COMPOSER ON GENIUS: ARETHA

Emmy-Winning Global Anthology Series  GENIUS: ARETHA, Starring 2020 Academy Award Nominee Cynthia Erivo ("Harriet," "The Color Purple") as Aretha Franklin, to Premiere Over Four Nights Beginning Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2020, at 9/8c     Raphael Saadiq (left); Terence Blanchard (right) Download hi-res publicity images here. [Raphael Saadiq photo credit: Aaron Rapoport;  Terence Blanchard photo credit: National Geographic] (WASHINGTON, DC - JAN. 29, 2020) National Geographic, with Fox 21 Studios and Imagine Television Studios,...

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Annual “URBAN ONE HONORS,” Hosted by Cathy Hughes and Chris Tucker, Airs TONIGHT at 8/7c on TV ONE

TONIGHT! ANNUAL URBAN ONE HONORS, CO-HOSTED BY  CATHY HUGHES AND CHRIS TUCKER, CELEBRATES 40 YEARS OF RADIO ONE WITH HONOREES  JAMIE FOXX, MISSY ELLIOTT, SYLVIA RHONE, CHANCE THE RAPPER AND RYAN JAMAAL SWAIN;  PERFORMANCES BY ANITA BAKER, NE-YO, WALE, BRANDY, ERIC BENÉT, AL B. SURE!, CHANTE MOORE, PASTOR CHARLES JENKINS, AND JAC ROSS The star-studded event, presented by Ford, airs tonight at 8 P.M. ET/7C  on TV One   Click the...

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