Entertainment
Mark your calendars for the 39th Annual Chicago Jazz Festival
The festival will be hosted by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), and is set to display four stages of live performances by Chicago’s vast jazz talent.
NICOLE HENRY CONTINUES TO DAZZLE JAZZ LOVERS
“I really respect his musicality and its unreal,” she said. “The breath of his worth is massive. He is so intelligent and I love how he was so influential in starting Martin Luther King Jr’s. birthday celebration and recognition. I have a deep place in my hurt for people that take on the responsibility to do something for the world and I think he is a great example of that.”
Sean Combs Promotes Long-Time Associate Dia Simms
“Working my way up through the ranks at this company over the past 12 years, I could have never imagined the amount of support, trust and confidence that Sean and everyone on the team have shown,” says Simms. “Being a woman, and the first person to assume this role within the company, I am incredibly honored to be able to carry on the ‘Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop’ torch.”
iONE Digital Launches The Provocative ‘CASSIUS’ Urban Millennial Lifestyle Platform And Calls Out Culture Vultures
editorial dream team charged with injecting media with critical commentary about the global impact of Black culture.
AWARD SHOW CELEBRATES AFRICAN AMERICAN ACHIEVEMENTS IN LITERATURE
The ninth annual AAMBC Literary Awards will be held in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, June 10, 2017. The featured highlight is the Maya Angelou Lifetime achievement award being presented to acclaimed poet Nikki Giovanni. AAMBC creator Tamika Newhouse says it is a dream to honor Giovanni and to bring her to the show’s home of Atlanta, GA. “Honoring Nikki Giovanni is a dream come true for me. It’s great to honor legends while we have them here with us. This means a lot to AAMBC and to the African American literary community,” Newhouse says.
UNCF HOSTS KICK-OFF RECEPTION
The United Negro College Fund (UNCF), the nation’s largest and most effective minority education organization, recently held a kick-off reception for its annual UNCF “A Mind Is…” Gala – Chicago, at the Hyatt Regency.
INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF LIFE RETURNS IN JULY
Showcasing the best of Reggae, Caribbean, R&B, Gospel, Blues, African, Latin and other world music on two stages, the 25th Annual International Festival of Life promotes cultural, educational and spiritual exchange through live entertainment, innovative programming and a marketplace that highlights global food, fine arts, arts & crafts, small business and corporate communities. In addition, children will be engaged with exciting carnival rides, games and fun courtesy of All Action Amusement.
Gentleman Jack And Omari Hardwick Celebrate African American Filmmakers With Real To Reel
Gentleman Jack Double Mellowed Tennessee Whiskey is joining with Codeblack Entertainment and TVOne to support and highlight bold, new African American voices in film, with its Real to Reel contest. Participating filmmakers across the country will have a chance to win $10,000 and a VIP trip to Miami Beach to screen their short film for an exclusive audience, alongside writer, producer and award-winning actor, Omari Hardwick.
QUEEN SUGAR” SEASON TWO DEBUTS WITH TWO-NIGHT PREMIERE EVENT TUESDAY, JUNE 20 AND WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21 ON OWN
“Queen Sugar,” the critically acclaimed drama series from Academy award-nominated filmmaker Ava DuVernay (“13th,” “Selma”), executive producer Oprah Winfrey and Warner Horizon Scripted Television, returns for its second season with a two-night event on OWN Tuesday, June 20, and Wednesday, June 21 (10 p.m. ET/PT each night).
KEITH SWEAT RETURNS TO LIMITED ENGAGEMENT AT FLAMINGO LAS VEGAS
Keith Sweat announced he will return for an additional run of his limited engagement, “Keith Sweat: Last Forever,” in the Donny & Marie Showroom at Flamingo Las Vegas from July 5 through July 22, 2017.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTARY FILMS MARK THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LOS ANGELES RIOTS
Ferguson. Baltimore. Sanford. The Los Angeles riots may have taken place a quarter century ago but the nation continues to find itself in a cycle of heated discussion over racial oppression, police brutality and socioeconomic inequality.
David & Tamela Mann Star in Popular Comedy
David Mann, Tamela Mann and company bring a new assortment of hysterical family situations and laughs in the third season of their hit Bounce comedy series Mann & Wife.
Jermaine Dupri Presents SoSoSUMMER 17 Tour
Grammy-winning producer, songwriter, recording artist,and reality tv star Jermaine Dupri in association with Scream Nation and Live Nation, will see 20 cities in North America this summer with Jermaine Dupri Presents: SoSoSUMMER 17 Tour. The tour begins on May 25 in Louisville at the Louisville Palace, with stops in Detroit, Chicago, Baltimore, Memphis, and many more. Complete itinerary and more information on tickets can be found at www.livenation.com.
“Black Heritage Auction” to Feature Songs, Notes and Jewelry of Tupac Shakur
On April 7 th, rap legend Tupac Shakur will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Brooklyn, New York. On the same day and only a few blocks away, a large selection of Tupac’s lyrics, song lists, clothing, and jewelry will be offered in the first “Black History Auction” held specifically to honor the achievements and contributions of African-Americans.
