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After being held strictly virtual for two years, Broccoli City’s annual Broccoli Conference (BroccoliCon) is returning to in-person along with virtual. The D.C. based BroccoliCon brings forward thinkers from around the world who are passionate about building thriving Black communities by utilizing their skills, professional resources, and tools to move from […]

Broccoli City’s BroccoliCon Returns to In-Person Ahead of Music Festival

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Artist Pharrell is switching the city of his Something in the Water festival from Virginia Beach to D.C. for Juneteenth Weekend. The festival began in 2019 in Virginia Beach but was derailed due to COVID-19 in the following years. Pharrell reportedly moved the Something in the Water festival from Virginia to D.C. […]

Pharrell’s ‘Something in the Water’ Festival Moves to D.C.: Ashanti ...

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Speak Out Inc., a nonprofit community engagement organization representing more than 6,000 same-gender-loving (SGL) men and women of color, announces its inaugural Black-Tie Gala, the “I Am Awards.” The awards will take place on April 30 in D.C. at the Hamilton Hotel. Vivica A. Fox will serve as the host for the event […]

Vivica Fox, Amiyah Scott, Jensen Atwood & More at ‘I ...

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The Preakness LIVE, a music, arts and culinary festival, will kick off The Preakness weekend with musical guests Megan Thee Stallion, Ms. Lauryn Hill and Baltimore’s own Brittney Spencer. The Preakness Stakes, an American thoroughbred horse race that is held at the Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland, is going into its 147th […]

Preakness LIVE Festival to Include Megan Thee Stallion, Ms. Lauryn ...

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Marvin Sapp’s biopic is underway with TV One, starring Chaz Lamar Shepherd (“Marvel’s Luke Cage” “The Game”) as Sapp himself. Ambre Anderson (“Power Book II” “Manifest Evil”) will join Shepherd as Sapp’s wife, MaLinda Prince Sapp. The Marvin Sapp biopic chronicles the prominent gospel music artist and preacher’s Michigan upbringing, battle against teenage alcohol […]

A Marvin Sapp Biopic is Underway with TV One

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Jazmine Sullivan has officially become a Grammy-award-winning artist, winning two Grammys during the 2022 celebration. Sullivan won the Grammy for best R&B album for “Heaux Tales” and R&B performance for “Pick Up Your Feelings,” in a tie with Silk Sonic’s “Leave the Door Open.” During her acceptance speech for best R&B […]

Jazmine Sullivan is Officially a Grammy Winner, Earning 2 Awards ...

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From the moment fans saw JoJo’s silhouette behind the white sheet as she arrived on stage, she commanded the attention of every pair of eyes. Hearing fans chant “JoJo, JoJo, JoJo,” the sheet fell, and with the first note belted, excited screams filled The Filmore in Silver Spring, Maryland. Opening the […]

JoJo Demonstrates Musical Growth and Triumph on 2022 Tour

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Having been held off due to COVID-19, Broccoli City Festival is returning for 2022 with Wale, Ari Lennox, Rico Nasty, 21 Savage and more. The Two-day event takes place May 7 and 8 in D.C., with Broccoli Con taking place May 6. Broccoli Con is a conference that will have explorations of wellness, […]

Broccoli City Festival Returns for 2022, Wale, Ari Lennox and ...

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