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In recognition of World AIDS Day, Raheem DeVaughn is using his voice and platform to bring attention to HIV prevention, education and access, especially within Black communities. During a recent conversation with the artist and humanitarian, DeVaughn discussed the importance of awareness around PrEP and why he believes visibility, transparency, and […]

Raheem DeVaughn Encourages HIV Awareness, Prevention, and Access on World ...

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Multi-award-winning singer, songwriter, producer, and R&B crooner Christopher Williams returns with a brand-new single, “Good Enough,” available now via Streamline TransMedia | SRG-ILS | Virgin Music Group. After years away from the spotlight, Williams returns with a sound that is both familiar and fresh. The mid-tempo groove of “Good Enough” serves […]

#NewMusic: Christopher Williams Returns with New Single ‘Good Enough’

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Powerhouse songstress Tamar Braxton has officially released her highly anticipated new project, “Heartbreak Retrograde,” a cathartic six-song EP produced by GRAMMY®-winning hitmaker Tricky Stewart, which takes listeners on a soulful walk through love’s messiness, its magic, and everything in between. Every track on Heartbreak Retrograde hits with intention, from the radio […]

#NewMusic: Tamar Braxton Unveils Soul-Baring New EP ‘Heartbreak Retrograde’

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Watching Summer Dennis perform at The Kennedy Center was a breath of fresh air, creating a genuine connection between artist and audience while reminding everyone what live performance is meant to feel like. Through intimate renditions of songs like “Pink Lotus,” “So Unnecessary,” and “Remember,” along with heartfelt covers and previews […]

Summer Dennis Brings Soul, Charisma, and Healing Energy to The ...

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Symphonic sublimity describes my thoughts as I continue to reminisce about the Silent Serenade Ensemble tour by Maxwell, which provided the audience with a fuller and more immersive experience at MGM National Harbor.  The evening blended the traditional styles of his songs with the encapsulating sound of his ensemble of violins, cellos, guitars, […]

A Night of Melodic Mastery: Inside Maxwell’s ‘Silent Serenade Ensemble’

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Bake'N Bacon
Chefs Justin Coleman and Kelvin Alexander of Bake’N Bacon made their return to the Essence Festival of Culture for the second year in a row, representing their Philadelphia-based brand during the Food & Wine segment. Coleman and Alexander launched Bake’N Bacon in 2019 with their first food truck, which has grown into three food trucks, along with a brick-and-mortar restaurant […]

From Food Truck to Essence Fest: Philly’s Bake’N Bacon Talks ...

 in Entertainment / Interview  tagged Bake’N Bacon / Black chefs Philadelphia / Black-owned restaurant / culinary business growth / Essence Fest / Essence festival / ESSENCE Festival of Culture / ESSENCE Food and Wine Festival / food truck success story / Justin Coleman chef / Kelvin Alexander chef / Philadelphia food truck / soul food entrepreneurs by