SAVE HIS NAME ... TAMARIO WARREN SMITH was here!!! A life cut short. He was 23 years old.
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Showing posts with label Spotlight. Show all posts
Friday, July 31, 2020
Justice for Tamario Smith ...
These senseless killings MUST stop. It takes a Village. We are determined to save all of our lost flock. It’s Harvest Season, let’s put the world on NOTICE. We matter... BLACK LIVES MATTER!!!
Thursday, July 30, 2020
Peace and Paradise John Lewis
Restful sleep to you John Lewis. Wishing you Peace and Paradise, of a job well done.
We want Breezy ...
I rides for Breezy until the wheels fall off. His incredible talent cannot be denied. Get out your feelings and give credit where it is due. Letssss Go!!! #ChrisBrown #Breezy
Here to Stay!! Chris ‘Breezy’ Brown
Monday, July 20, 2020
The Flow of Mario Van Peebles ..
Ours - Columbia Economics Graduate - Model. Actor, Writer, Producer, Director Mario Van Peebles over 35 years of E X C E L L E N C E!!!
Friday, July 17, 2020
Rest In Power Congressman ...
Farewell ... Congressman John Lewis was 1 of 1. His Bravery, his energy, his will. He is owed a debt of gratitude from us, he most diligently fought for our rights. It is a MUST, that we carry on his legacy, the teachings and example, of our Civil Rights Icon. RIP Mr. John Lewis.
A True Civil Rights Soldier!!!
Heavenly 85 Angelic ...
M I S S I N G - Y O U - L O V E L Y #Heavenly #Happy85thBirthday You were truly ONE of a kind. Y O U ARE EVERYTHING #diahanncarroll #Class #Elegance #style #sophistication #trailblazer #excellence #elevation #civilrightsactivist #ebonymodel #singer #broadway #Julia #dynasty #claudine #noradesmond #sidneypoitier #Cancersucks #differentworld #thedelanceysisters #tonyawardwinner #sister,sister #fiveheartbeats #agnesofgod #evesbayou #Model #Ebony #kevinknighton360
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
Baby Baby, Sweet Baby ... Loving Aretha Franklin
Hits, Hits and More Hits. That VOICE, That DELIVERY, was unparalled . The daughter of a Preacher man, lost her battle to Pancreatic Cancer, on August 16th 2018. It was a very sad day for the Entertainment Industry and Global World. The death of Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin, was the end of an era. A singer, songwriter, producer, social and civic activist, and philanthropist.
Performing for Kings, Presidents, Heads of State and the Global world. Franklin was a blueprint staple for any female singer, covering all genres. Tweets came in from all over the world, Former Presidents, Bush, Obama, Clinton, Mic Jagger, Lenny Kravitz, Anita Baker, Gladys Knight, Diana Ross, Annie Lennox, Britney Spears, Smokey Robinson, Pattie LaBelle, Chaka Khan, Carole King, Tony Bennett, Time Magazine, Paul McCartney, Mariah Carey, Maxine Waters, Bonnie Riatt, Cyndi Lauper, Nas, Stella McCartney, Lionel Richie, David Foster, Wynonna, Beyoncé, Jay Z, Ledisi and many others.
As a black male, growing up, the legacy of Franklin always provided comfort for me and my family. I can never recall a day in my life, where her music wasn't showcased. Saturday morning chores, her beautiful vocals, was always showcased and highlighted. Having realized that I got to roam the earth at the same time that Aretha Franklin was a creative force, brings such warmness to my heart, she was a prominent force in the soundtrack of my life. Thank you Aretha Franklin … I'll "Never Let You Go". Rest In Peace. KK
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
"Hit The Floor" season 4 on BET .... coming soon.
McKinley Freeman and Katherine Bailess
Logan Browning and 'creator' James Larosa
Powerhouse Fantasia Barrino "STILL" here ....
From the moment singer Fantasia takes to the stage, she commands your attention. That’s the sign of a true entertainer. She came to perform, and boy oh boy does she ever, truly captivating from start to finish. Fantasia Monique Barrino born June 30, 1984), known professionally simply by Fantasia, who is an American R&B singer, songwriter, and actress. She rose to fame as the winner of the third season of the reality television series American Idol in 2004. Following her victory, she released her debut single, "I Believe," which debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. Subsequently, she released her debut album, Free Yourself, which went on to be certified Double Platinum.
In 2006, she released her second album, Fantasia, which featured the single "When I See U" which topped the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart for eight weeks. Turning her sights to Broadway she played 'Celie' twice in two different runs of 'The Color Purple' selling out night after night.
From her Church house humble beginnings days, to the stage, Barrino has weathered many climates. Coming out victorious. A modern day Patti LaBelle, Tina Turner and James Brown all rolled into one, that energy is animalistic and ferocious. Fantasia’s truth and commitment is evident. The 'American Idol' winner 14 years later, showing no signs of slowing down, she is the real deal.
Sunday, October 8, 2017
Hollywood Heavyweights
Talk about 'Star' power ... Anthony Mackie, Samuel L. Jackson, Don Cheadle, Laurence Fishburne and Chadwick Boseman. This is the training party 🎉 🎉 🎉 that no one wanted to miss!!!
That's Zaddy
Homage to 'classic' cool ala Gaye, Lockhart, Heron, Hathaway, Newman, Gable and countless others!
Saturday, October 7, 2017
Nothing New
Conversation is old ....
Offended world why???....."When many took a knee here's why: Can't sell CD's (Alton Sterling), Can't sleep (Aiyana Jones), Can't walk from the corner store (Mike Brown), Can't play cops and robbers (Tamir Rice), Can't go to church (Charleston 9), Can't walk home with Skittles (Trayvon Martin), Can't have a Hair brush while leaving your OWN bachelor party (Sean Bell), Can't party on New Years (Oscar Grant), Can't get a normal Traffic ticket (Sandra Bland), Can't run (Walter Scott), Can't LIVE (Freddie Gray), Can't BREATHE (Eric Garner), Can't have the rights to Lawfully carry a Weapon (Philando Castile)and you can't break down on a public road with car issues(Corey Jones) Can't shop at Walmart (John Crawford).Can't have a disabled vehicle (Terrence Crutcher) can't read a book in your own damn car (Keith Scott)... a Never Ending List...💯 #RIP
THIS HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE TROOPS OR FIRST RESPONDERS!!!!!!!!!
COPY AND PASTE! This is absolutely sad but they want to change the narrative of why we protest. Diversion and defection are their weapons. Don't be deceived!"
Friday, October 6, 2017
Class Act
Diana Sands the first black actress to be cast in a major Broadway play without regard to color, was born in New York City in 1934 to Rudolph Thomas, a carpenter, and Shirley Sands, a milliner. Sands made her first stage debut in George Bernard Shaw's Major Barbara at New York City's High School of Performing Arts in Manhattan. After graduating from high school, Sands performed as a dancer while seeking work on Broadway.
In 1959, she debuted on Broadway as the character Beneatha Younger, a dignified, aspiring doctor in A Raisin in the Sun. Her stage performance earned her the 1959 Outer Circle Critics' Award and her first film appearance as the same character in the 1961 film version opposite Claudia McNeil, Ruby Dee, Ivan Dixon, and Sidney Poitier.
After Raisin in the Sun, Sands was then offered subsequent film roles, but her refusal to be typecast subjected her to less prestigious parts. Determined to bypass the industry's segregated climate, Sands sought to elevate her profession as an actress by performing abroad where she appeared in plays such as Caesar and Cleopatra, Anthony and Cleopatra, and Phaedra. She continued to perform in the United States as well and in 1964 she received a Tony nomination for her role in James Baldwin's Blues for Mr. Charlie. Sands's last significant Broadway performance was in the 1969 production of The Owl and the Pussycat opposite Alan Alda. She went on to appear in 13 episodes of the short-lived television series Julia (opposite Diahann Carroll) as Julia's cousin.
Determined to continue her career in film Sands, along with Ossie Davis, Brock Peters, and other notable performers and investors, founded in the early 1970s the Third World Cinema, a company developed to train black performers for every aspect of film production. Third World Cinema produced her cinematic star vehicle Georgia, Georgia, written by Maya Angelou. Sands portrayed Georgia, a confused black woman who becomes disconnected from herself, her people, and the world in her pursuit to find fulfillment as a performing artist. After its release, Georgia, Georgia was considered one of the most controversial films in the black community since Melvin Van Peebles Sweetback's Baadasssss Song.
Her last film Honey Baby, Honey Baby, also produced by Third World Cinema, was released after her untimely death. Third World Cinema also co-produced the major motion picture Claudine, in which Sands had originally signed to play the title role before pancreatic cancer claimed her life in 1973 at the age of 39. Sands died at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Hospital in New York.
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