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Adepero Oduye: Actors Are Bountifully Empowered
[Theater]Good luck comes to those who are prepared.In the case of Adepero Oduye, one might add, to those who deserve it as well.After many years of hard work mastering her craft, Broadway came knocking...
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VINCENT J. GENTILE, Third NYC Councilmember, Taps Surging De Blasio's Mayoral...
Bill de Blasio has surged ahead in the latest polls outpacing Quinn[NYC Mayoral Race 2013] Brooklyn Council Member Vincent J. Gentile has endorsed New York City Public Advocate and Democrat Bill de...
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Support Lee Daniels'"The Butler": Truth-Telling To Power
[Commentary]I attended the O magazine screening of our friend Lee Daniels' brilliant new film, The Butler, followed by a powerful interview with the lead actors and producer conducted by Gayle...
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MOTOWN THE MUSICAL: NATIONWIDE CASTING SEARCH--“MAKIN’ IT MOTOWN”
MOTOWN THE MUSICAL: NATIONWIDE CASTING SEARCH--“MAKIN’ IT MOTOWN"LAUNCHING WITH FIRST OPEN CALL AUDITION IN NEW YORKON STAGE AT BROADWAY’S LUNT-FONTANNE THEATRE, HOME OF THE SMASH HIT MUSICALFRIDAY,...
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Veteran Somalia radio technician shot dead in Mogadishu
[Media]Three assailants killed veteran radio technician Ahmed Sharif Hussein outside of his home in the Shibis neighborhood of Mogadishu on Saturday, according to news reports and local...
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Belafonte Adds Voice: Asks New Sentencing Hearing For Death Row Inmate Duane...
[Justice Files] Harry Belafonte, the a renowned activist and musician, released a statement on his Facebook page calling for a new, fair sentencing hearing for NAACP Legal Defense Fund's client, Duane...
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March On Washington: Dr. King’s Dream And Obama’s Realpolitik
[The View From Washington]“Even when pressed by the demands of inner truth, men do not easily assume the task of opposing their government’s policy, especially in time of war. Nor does the human spirit...
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Egypt Massacres, Irrational For Long-term Stability, Raises Questions About...
The blood-thirsty Egyptian Defense Minister and ruler Al-SisiEgypt is now under control of the reactionary militarists. All the forces that had been swept away have returned.Is it a temporary roadblock...
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Economic Justice: Labor Must Step Foward To Reclaim Dr. King's Dream
Reclaiming the Dream[50th Anniversary March On Washington]On August 28, 1963, hundreds of thousands gathered in Washington, D.C., to demonstrate their commitment to a dream – that this nation’s...
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TONI BRAXTON RETURNS TO NYCB THEATRE AT WESTBURY
[Music]Live Nation is pleased to present Toni Braxton on her solo North American tour at the NYCB Theatre at Westbury on Sunday, August 25 at 8 p.m.Tickets are $39.50, $49.50 and $69.50 plus applicable...
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CEMOTAP FORUM: COUNTERING THE WHITE MEDIA ATTACK AGAINST BLACK LAND OWNERSHIP
[Community Announcement] 1. CEMOTAP FORUM: COUNTERING THE WHITE MEDIA ATTACK AGAINST BLACK LAND OWNERSHIP.A TRIBUTE TO SISTER FREDRICA BEY, HER FAMILY AND "WOMEN OF WISOMMM"On Saturday August 24, 2013...
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New York Activists Arrested As They Target Verizon For Alleged Tax-Dodge
New York City Community leaders were arrested Tuesday during a non-violent civil disobedience action to protest what organizers say is Verizon's tax-dodge while "advocating tax cuts for big...
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African Americans, Brand Affinity, And The Perils Of Ignoring $1 Trillion...
Artists like Jay-Z can impact a car company's fortunes[Pardon My Rant]NewsMedicaMetrics, a strategic marketing optimization company, released a study on August 5th showing the most popular brands...
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Zimmerman Aftermath: "Stand Your Economic Ground" Campaign Emerges In Black...
Bob LawIn the aftermath of the acquittal of George Zimmerman for the killing of unarmed teenager Trayvon Martin, leading Black activists and clergy have launched a national campaign to convert the...
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In Big Blow To Bloomberg Legacy Council Overrides Veto And Appoints Police...
Bloomberg and Kelly; series of legal and political reversalsIn a blow to Michael Bloomberg's legacy as mayor of New York City for 12 years The City Council overrode his veto today and created an...
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CNN's Don Lemon has no idea what Black Culture is
[Commentary]Onaje Allan Gumbs'response to an article entitled, "CNN’s Don Lemon Sides With Fox News’ Bill O’Reilly, Says Black Culture is to Blame For Problems in Community":Don Lemon has no idea what...
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Did Florida Throw The Zimmerman Case? Travesty Needs Full Review
Did Prosecutor Angela Corey throw the Zimmerman case?[Speaking Truth To Power]Over a month ago, a historic miscarriage of justice occurred which uncovered as fantasy the notion that America is now a...
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The Other "Trips To Bountiful": Mayweather,Alvarez, Garcia,Matthysse
Mayweather and other top fighters will heat up the same night[BoxingGlove Notes]Under the umbrella of the expected biggest mega fight of the year, Floyd “Money” Mayweather vs. Saul “El Canelo” Alvarez,...
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Saturday Cemotap's Emergency FORUM: 'The Media Attacks Against Black Land...
Fredrica Bey with Dr. Adelaide L. Sanford. Her spirit is strong --but she needs support CEMOTAP invites you to an EMERGENCY FORUM on the topic, "The Media Attacks Against Black Land Ownership."This...
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DAVID LEVEAUX -Directed Romeo & Juliet Opens September 19 With Orlando Bloom...
DIRECTED BY FIVE-TIME TONY AWARD NOMINEE DAVID LEVEAUXInternational film star Orlando Bloom will make his Broadway debut alongside two-time Tony Award nominee Condola Rashad, as Shakespeare‟s...
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