Nappy Roots 1-year Anniversary at Atlantucky Brewing Where: Atlanta, GA By: Cece Hymes I had a chance to go and support the Nappy Roots on their one-year anniversary for opening up their Brewing called Atlantucky. Let’s talk a little about Atlantucky. It is a Black-owned brewer in the heart of Atlanta owned by the Nappy […]
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Denzel Washington & Paulette Washington By: Cece Hymes This is the month of love and we definitely got to give our roses to Denzel & Paulette Washington. They have been together 39 years or more. Every relationship has its ups and downs but being able to get through it together is a plus. I love
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Richard Pryor By: Cece Hymes Richard Pryor was a stand-up comedian and actor. He was so funny. He won a Primetime Emmy Award and five Grammy Awards. He also received the first Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. Some of his films that he played in are: · Me, Myself & Irene · Lost
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Nichelle Nichols By: Cece Hymes Nichelle Nichols was an actress, singer, and dancer best known for her portrayal of Nyota Uhura in Star Trek and its film sequels. She loved attending conventions and meeting her fans. She inspired a lot of people by opening doors for them, removing barriers and cherishing her family, friends and
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Jesse Powell By: Cece Hymes Jesse Powell was an R&B and soul singer and songwriter. He was known for one of my favorite hits “You”. Everyone loved that song. Jesse was credited with a four-octave vocal range. He was A Grammy nominee. Here are some of his songs: · You · I will be loving you · If
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Event: Leading Men of Film and Television Where: Atlanta GA By: Cece Hymes I had a chance to go to this event hosted by Michelle Taylor Willis. I love getting out and networking in Atlanta, GA. There are so many things to do here. I got a chance to meet Tray Chaney who was on
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The Pancakes & Booze Art Show Where: Atlanta GA By: Cece Hymes I got a chance to go check out The Pancakes & Booze Art Show with the ladies of W.S.S (Woman Stand Strong). It was different and cool. It is one of the largest pop-up live music & arts movements here in Atlanta. They
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr By: Cece Hymes Martin Luther King Jr was a Baptist Minister and activist, one of the most prominent leaders in the civil rights movement. Martin Luther King Jr was a leader, when I think about him, I think of the Dream. He had a Dream to make things better in
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Place: Atlanta History Center Where: Atlanta GA By: Cece Hymes Got a chance to go to the Atlanta History Center in Atlanta GA. I learned a lot yesterday about the history and culture that took place years ago in Atlanta GA. Great time to go and learn also because it was MLK day. It had
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Dorothy Dandridge By: Cece Hymes Dorothy Dandridge was an actress, singer, and dancer. She is the first African American film star to be nominated for the Academy Award for best actress, which was for her performances in Carmen Jones. Did you know that Dorothy was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Porgy and Bess.
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