 Photo of Jermaine Sain taken by DVM Productions Happy Birthday to our very own... Jermaine Sain (Owner of When We Speak TV)HAVE A BEAUTIFUL DAY!!!!Can you find Jermaine Sain singing the Birthday song in the video below??? READERS OF THIS ARTICLE ALSO ENJOYED
News Source: MayLeeKontrol Magazine launches online wedding vertical Kontrol Brides, a luxury wedding magazine to help stylish multicultural women plan their weddings. The bridal edition will feature editorials such as trend reports, ideas for wedding planning, decor, fashion and accessories, and coverage of real weddings. Kontrol Brides will balance between the traditional and classic bride, and the nontraditional and unconventional bride. The Kontrol Bride reader is sophisticated and fashion-forward.  “My goal for Kontrol Brides is to let little girls of color everywhere see images that they can identify with in a bridal like fairy tale courtesy of Kontrol Brides” Publisher Julian Lark. Julian Lark, owner of Kontrol Magazine, is also excited to announce our new Editor-in-Chief of Kontrol Brides, Crystal Givens. Givens officially began her role in May 2020. “Taking the helm of the Bridal edition of one of the world’s most prestigious multicultural fashion brands is an enormous privilege,” Givens says. “Having lived and worked in the hair industry and with the brand for years in Los Angeles, I have witnessed first-hand how the Kontrol Women are now leading the way when it comes, chic timeless style and self-expression. I look forward to championing their stories, visions and aspirations, alongside relevant brands."  After months of searching for the perfect fit for Kontrol Bride's Editor-in-Chief position, Kontrol Magazine has appointed someone who has nurtured and fostered the fashion and beauty economy within the USA but also possesses years of experience with the brand. READERS OF THIS ARTICLE ALSO ENJOYED
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News Source: Atlanta Jazz Festival The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs announced today that the 43rd annual Atlanta Jazz Festival will not take place this year. The decision to cancel one of the country’s longest-running, free jazz festivals was based on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the City of Atlanta, and the CDC and Georgia State guidelines limiting gatherings to 10 or less individuals.
The Atlanta Jazz Festival would like to thank the Atlanta Music Project, WJZA and PNC Bank for their support. Check the AJF website at www.atlantafestivals.com for information about the 2021 event. READERS OF THIS ARTICLE ALSO ENJOYED
NEW SOURCE: The Velvet NoteFor the time being, The Velvet Note will stream all shows LIVE. You can find the streaming link by checking below. In Memoriam: A Tribute to Jimmy Cobb by The Russell Gunn QuartetFriday, May 29th @ 7:30pm EST You can stream the tributes at thevelvetnote.com/live-stream  READERS OF THIS ARTICLE ALSO ENJOYED
NEWS SOURCE: Atlanta Jazz Festival
A Grammy award-winning saxophonist, Mace Hibbard has quickly established himself as one of the most exciting and versatile saxophonists on the scene today. He is an artist whose technical mastery and understanding of jazz create a unique sound. Hibbard has performed throughout the United States and Europe, sharing the stage with icons such as Quincy Jones, Jerry Douglas, Jamie Cullum, and many others.
For full details about the AJF Sessions series, visit atlantafestivals.com frequently for performance updates and new information.
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Presents exclusive digital format with education, virtual competitions, and beauty trend release #theshowwontstop With the help of innovative technology, Bronner Bros. will be offering an exclusive digital experience designed to meet the needs of the multicultural beauty industry. The core of the virtual BB Show will be education and networking between stylists and brands. Other features include the opportunity to:
COVID-19 has had a particularly devastating impact on the Black beauty industry. Multicultural barbers and stylists represent nearly 25% of all cosmetology professionals in the US and contribute to the textured haircare category’s estimated annual economic impact of $2.51 billion. According to a 2019 Nielsen Report, African Americans also account for nearly 86% of the total spend in the ethnic hair and beauty aids category. “If my father, Nathaniel Bronner, Sr., was here, he would challenge us to find a way to maximize this moment. So, the Show must go on,” said James Bronner, SVP of Show Operations. “Our goal is to help the Black beauty industry stay inspired, engaged, and educated. We have faced challenges before, and there is no doubt that we will come out of this better and stronger—because we’re in this together.” READERS OF THIS ARTICLE ALSO ENJOYED
Atlanta, GA --- Join Hammonds House Digital for An Evening with jessica Care moore. She will read poetry from her new book, We Want Our Bodies Back, and engage in conversation with Hammonds House Executive Director Leatrice Ellzy Wright on Friday, May 29 at 7 pm. Tickets to this virtual event are free, but an RSVP is required. Register HERE.  jessica Care moore is the founder and CEO of Moore Black Press, executive producer of Black WOMEN Rock! and founder of the literacy-driven Jess CARE Moore Foundation. An internationally renowned poet, playwright, performance artist, and producer, she is the 2019 and 2017 Knight Arts Award Winner, 2016 Kresge Arts Fellow, NAACP Great Expectations Awardee, and an Alain Locke Award recipient from the Detroit Institute of Arts. moore is the author of The Words Don’t Fit in My Mouth, The Alphabet Verses the Ghetto, Sunlight Through Bullet Holes, and the critically acclaimed Techno Choreopoem, Salt City. Her work has been published in numerous literary collections and she has performed on stages all over the world including The Apollo Theater, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the London Institute for Contemporary Arts. moore lives and writes in an historic Detroit neighborhood with her son, King Thomas.  Reflecting her transcendent electric voice, We Want Our Bodies Back is a searing poetry collection filled with moving, original stanzas that speak to both Black women’s creative and intellectual power, and express the pain, sadness, and anger of those who suffer constant scrutiny because of their gender and race. Fierce and passionate, moore argues that Black women spend their lives building a physical and emotional shelter to protect themselves from misogyny, criminalization, hatred, stereotypes, sexual assault, objectification, patriarchy, and death threats. We Want Our Bodies Back is an exploration—and defiant stance against—these many attacks. You can purchase copies of the book HERE from Charis Books & More. Hammonds House Museum is generously supported by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners, Fulton County Arts and Culture, and the City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs. READERS OF THIS ARTICLE ALSO ENJOYED
Join former UGA All-American 400m hurdler Justin Gaymon for plyometrics classes on Tuesday morning to get your legs toned and improve your power for all aspects of life. Do you like Justin's gear? Check it out on the Atlanta Track Club webstore: https://bit.ly/2xIM20p Learn more about resources and classes with The Distance by Atlanta Track Club: https://www.thedistance.atlantatrackclub.org READERS OF THIS ARTICLE ALSO ENJOYED
Start your Monday off right with this weights class led by Cross Fit Level 1 Trainer, Natalie Cabanas. Do you like what Natalie is wearing? Check it out on the Atlanta Track Club webstore: https://bit.ly/2xIM20p Learn more about resources and classes with The Distance by Atlanta Track Club: https://www.thedistance.atlantatrackclub.org READERS OF THIS ARTICLE ALSO ENJOYED
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