Dalisia Brye
Memphian showcases international Black love in ‘Coming to Africa’
Award-winning filmmaker and Memphian Anwar Jamison is making his rounds this week at the 2020 Indie Memphis festival to premier his latest film “Coming to Africa.”
The film is a light-hearted romantic comedy that boasts social consciousness by diving into a connection of Black love....
Seagram’s Escapes brings empowerment tour to Memphis
Seagram’s Escapes kicked off its seven-city Keep it Colorful Women’s empowerment tour with a collective of local women leaders at the University of Memphis Holiday-Inn.
The event was hosted by “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Cynthia Bailey on Feb. 24.
The Seagram’s Escapes brand is...
Knowledge Quest sows goodwill and reaps benefits at Harvest Fest
Anchored in the heart of South Memphis, Knowledge Quest held its 9th Annual Harvest Food Fest this past weekend. No one was more pleased than Marlon Foster, the non-profit’s executive director.
“All of our children are having a great time,” said Foster. “A local neighborhood...
PHOTOS: Cardi B closes out a roaring Beale Street Music Festival
The Beale Street Music Festival, a cultural buffet known as “The Fest,” returned for its special Bicentennial year, once again taking over Tom Lee Park in Downtown Memphis for a musical celebration spanning the first weekend in May.
As always, this year’s ongoing edition featured...
With a hand from Curtis Givens, MULYP to offer book scholarships
To address the challenge that some college students face trying to pay for books, the Memphis Urban League Young Professionals (MULYP) have entered into a partnership that will yield book scholarships.
The partnership links MULYP with CGI Entertainment CEO Curtis Givens and his wife, T’Juan...
Larry ‘D’ is back and going solo
The New Year just got a bit funkier. Larry Dodson, the former lead singer of The Bar-Kays, is returning to the stage as solo act.
Dodson retired in June of 2017. And he did so with serious intent.
“You know people thought I didn’t retire because...
With ‘Guidance,’ Dodson family plans whiskey, wine adventure
The family of Larry Dodson, author and former lead singer for The Bar-Kays, has embarked on a venture that affixes the Dodson brand to Guidance Whiskey.
The path forward was rolled out informally during a VIP whiskey tasting and holiday celebration at Dodson’s home on...
Comedy star Marlon Wayans stopped by McDonald’s – and fans were lovin’ it
A local Whitehaven McDonald’s kicked off the Holiday season with a little breakfast and a lot of laughter, courtesy of movie and TV sitcom star Marlon Wayans.
“You know, I’m just really happy to be here,” said Wayans, on hand to help promote McDonald’s new...
Curtis Givens’ road to the 16th All-Black Affair
When many think of the Memphis party scene, the name Curtis Givens comes to mind. That’s because for more than 20 years, Givens has been an entertainment mogul locally and on a national level.
From running some of Memphis’ premier nightclubs and hosting lavish events...