Television
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May- 2020 -8 May
Fraggle Rock: Apple TV+ Brings Back Beloved Kids Show
THE BURTON WIRE — The beloved stars of the classic 80s series, Gobo, Red, Boober, Mokey, Wembley, and Uncle Traveling Matt, join together again for new stories and classic Fraggle…
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Feb- 2020 -18 February
Rihanna and Congressman John Lewis to be Honored at NAACP Image Awards
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Rihanna has not only enjoyed a groundbreaking career as an artist and musician but has also distinguished herself as a stellar public servant,” said Derrick Johnson, President…
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Jan- 2020 -29 January
Tamra Simmons discusses producing ‘Surviving R. Kelly’ and what’s next for her
ROLLING OUT — Tamra Simmons, executive producer of the Lifetime documentary series "Surviving R. Kelly," sits down with rolling out's "Cook it Out" show host Jae Davis to discuss her…
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20 January
Rosario Dawson Redefines Investigative Standard in NBC’s Modern-Day Murder Mystery ‘Briarpatch’
LOS ANGELES SENTINEL — “It’s hard to find a killer when everyone’s a crook” is the moniker that describes NBC’s newest show, “Briarpatch,” a murder mystery meets killer feminine energy…
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16 January
IN MEMORIAM: Trailblazing Meteorologist Dr. June Bacon-Bercey Remembered
NNPA NEWSWIRE — A pioneer in the field of meteorology, Bacon-Bercey, an African American, broke barriers by becoming the first woman meteorologist. Previously, she became the first African American woman…
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13 January
40 Years of Cathy Hughes’ Leadership at Urban One
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The media company that for decades was known as Radio One Inc. for its stable of radio stations across the country, changed its name in 2017 to…
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Sep- 2019 -9 September
The Tamron Hall Show Debuts
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “One of the ways Hall is shaping her show is by insisting the makeup of the crew reflect her audience. Despite having veteran executive producer Bill Geddie…
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Aug- 2019 -31 August
Peeking behind the ‘Bluff City Law’ curtain
NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — “Bluff City Law” centers around the ofttimes fraught, father-daughter relationship between main characters Elijah and Sidney Strait. Elijah (Jimmy Smits) is a famed civil rights attorney…
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2 August
Bingeworthy TV: Stories from the Stage Makes the Case
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Stories from the Stage is a collaboration of WORLD Channel, WGBH Events and Massmouth, showcasing the communal art form of storytelling. The series reflects WORLD Channel’s commitment…
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Jul- 2019 -28 July
Diallo Riddle and Bashir Salahuddin Bring Intelligent Humor to “South Side” on Comedy Central
LOS ANGELES SENTINEL — Are you ready to laugh? Yes, or no? I mean, really laugh like when you first heard Eddie Murphy get “raw” or when you discovered the work…
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