Eunice Kathleen Waymon, better known by her stage name Nina Simone (February 21, 1933 – April 21, 2003), was a fifteen-time Grammy Award-nominated American singer, songwriter, pianist, arranger and civil rights activist.
Although she disliked being categorized, Simone is generally classified as a jazz musician; She personally preferred the term “black classical music”. Simone originally aspired to become a classical pianist, Read More
For the 9th year The Four Seasons is hosting its acclaimed Celebrity Chocolate Buffet. Each Friday from February 19 to March 26, 2010, starting at 9:00 pm and running until 12:00 midnight, Executive Chef Robert Gerstenecker of Park 75 will invite a local celebrity to join him in the kitchen. Read More
A trailblazing athlete who become the first African American to win championships at Grand Slam tournaments such as Wimbledon, the French Open, the Australian Doubles and the United States Open in the late 1950s. Gibson had a scintillating amateur career in spite of segregated offerings earlier in the decade. Read More
Tonight you can check out a relationship discussion at Justin’s Restaurant that professes to be anything but typical. There will be a panels of men and women combined with celebrities, business owners, reality stars and comedians. Tickets are on sale.
Battle of the Sexes 2: Venus vs. Mars
Warning: This is not your typical relationship panel It’s an interactive break-through consisting of electric personalities, high energy, entertainment & insight. Real-Talk Redefined.
WHO: Moderators: Taiye Samuel & Nina Brown
Panelists: 7 Men & 7 Women Read More
Tracy Nicole Writes! “Who Said Peaches Were Perfect?” Atlanta entrepreneur writes first novel about the perils of love and why all “peaches” aren’t perfect.
Successful fashion entrepreneur, speaker and youth mentor, Tracy Nicole, has always been a writer. Over the years Ms. Nicole has helped many young women learn to follow their dreams. Read More
The daughter of former slaves, Randolph became a teacher at age 16. As a teacher at the Mountain Road School in Virginia’s Henrico County, Randolph taught her students woodworking, sewing, cooking, and gardening, as well as academics. Read More
Monica is a singer. I said it before and I will say it again. Music doesn’t really get into my soul the way that older songs like Karen White’s “Superwoman” and Shirley Murdocks “As We Lay” did. This one is the exception. In stores March 23, 2010- Still Standing the Album…
Maurice Ashley, born in 1966 is the first and only African-American to be crowned International Grand Master of chess in 1999. He opened the Harlem Chess Center in 1999, where he coaches young chess players.
Because I love the men in my life, and you should love the ones in yours…
Free prostate specific antigen (PSA) screenings are being offered by Radiotherapy Centers of Georgia, to help men get screened for prostate cancer and learn more about successful treatment options. Check Free Screening Times
Buck Godfrey has been doing things his way at Southwest DeKalb High School for nearly 30 years.
He has won 250 football games in 27 seasons and has helped hundreds of student athletes earn athletic scholarships. His lessons go beyond the books – he teaches students about character and discipline. Read More
Harry Belafonte is an African-American entertainer and producer who brought Jamaica’s calypso beat to mainstream audiences and then used his fame to fight against racial and social inequality. He grew up in both Jamaica and the Harlem neighborhood of New York City. Read More
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