 In response to the immense toll of the combined forces of COVID-19, recent racial unrest, and the intense economic instability currently facing many BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) communities, Burnaway will award ten grants of $500 ($5,000 total) to Black, Indigenous, and other artists of color in the South. You can contribute to this fund here. BIPOC artists living and working in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia are eligible to apply for this grant. While all BIPOC artists in our coverage region are invited to apply, special consideration will be given to Black and Indigenous artists. Applications are due by 11:59 pm EDT on Sunday, July 12. Grantees will be notified by Wednesday, July 15.  Eligibility
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The 2020 BET Awards were held virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic but that didn't stop great performances. One performance that When We Speak TV particularly enjoyed was Usher and Summer Walker!!  Summer Walker & Usher come through with fire performance of “Session 32” and “Come Thru/ You Make Me Wanna” at the 2020 BET Awards. Q: WHY WAS THIS OUR FAVORITE PERFORMANCE? A: Because our friend and When We Speak TV guest Remey Williams performed!!! Check out the drummer behind Usher in this performance....Yep it's our friend Remey Williams. We are always excited to see our friends doing big things!!!! WATCH SUMMER WALKER & USHER PERFORM AT 2020 BET AWARDS:#BETAWARDS20 #SUMMERWALKER #USHER #REMEYWILLIAMSREADERS OF THIS ARTICLE ALSO ENJOYED
Happy Birthday to our very own... Jermaine Sain (Owner of When We Speak TV)HAVE A BEAUTIFUL DAY!!!! Photo of Jermaine Sain taken by DVM Productions READERS OF THIS ARTICLE ALSO ENJOYED
 Established by Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, the CreATL Relief Fund facilitates private philanthropic grants to the independent creative industry workforce engaged in creative industries and entertainment. Artists, creative entrepreneurs and entertainment professionals generate an estimated $62.5 billion in economic impact each year in the State of Georgia and represent 5% of all employment and 4% of all business revenue in the state. This Fund provides a means of addressing the negative economic impact of the measures taken to control the novel COVID-19 virus in the U.S., Georgia, and particularly in the city of Atlanta. 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
Check out this video with Jermaine Sain and friends singing Best Of Me by Anthony Hamilton
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NEWS SOURCE: CR8 TOWANDA BRAXTON LAUNCHES AGE-DEFYING SKIN CARE LINE "LADYBUG SKINCARE" - AVAILABLE NOW! Towanda Braxton is finally letting fans know her secret to her flawless skin. Known as the "Responsible One" of the Braxtons, Towanda has deemed it as her responsibility to help others combat wrinkles, acne, dull skin, and other skin impurities with her new cosmetic line, "Ladybug Skincare."  Towanda has always had a keen interest in the beauty and skincare industry since she was a child, but after meeting the “Skin God” Charlotte Wilson of Glow Skin Enhancement, she took actions into her own hands. Towanda decided to take her acquired knowledge and create her very own skincare line called “Ladybug Skincare” backed by Charlotte Wilson. The products are created for all skin types, and gives the user a young, natural, and refreshing glow. Her mission is to educate others on how to keep their skin looking and feeling healthy, one step at a time. With that, she plans on spreading her knowledge across the world, and become a Go-To for all things skin care. The affordable line features A Bar Day & Night Soap, Timeless Ageless Morning Toner, Timeless Ageless Day Moisturizer, Timeless Ageless Night Lotion, Anti Aging Serum, and Glow Sunscreen. Towanda Braxton is known to the world as an internationally acclaimed singer, actress, entrepreneur, and executive television producer. Best known for her current role as the star of WEtv’s hit series, Braxton Family Values. The dynamic creative transitioned to acting, after auditioning and being accepted to the distinguished Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute. Towanda had her acting premier in Misguided Behavior, directed by and starring Carl Payne. "After you turn 40, your skin changes a bit and the products you used in your twenties don’t work anymore. Partnering with Charlotte Wilson was important to me because Age is timeless, and I want to help women reflect that in their skin," Towanda says in an exclusive Rolling Out interview. Lady Skincare can be purchased exclusively on ladybugskincare.com. READERS OF THIS ARTICLE ALSO ENJOYED
We are so excited to see that another When We Speak TV guest is doing big things!!! Congrats to our friend, actress Chandra Currelley, who is starring in Tyler Perry's new series "Bruh".  Actress/Singer Chandra Currelley and Jermaine Sain NEWS SOURCE: AJCThe latest Tyler Perry project is debuting Thursday, May 7, exclusively on the BET+ streaming service. “Bruh” is a dramedy focused on four 30-something friends who have known each other since college.
That is the case for John (Barry Brewer), Tom (Mahdi Cocci), Mike (Phillip Mullings Jr.) and Bill (Monti Washington), who are navigating different career and relationship paths while relying on each other for support. The publicists note: “Sometimes their love is tough and their honesty brutal, but they manage to see each other through every scenario with levity and laughter.” As usual, this entire season was written by Perry himself. He also directed and executive produced the series at Tyler Perry Studios. KEYWORDS chandra currelley - tyler perry - chandra currelley young - bruh - bet+ - streaming on bet plus - madea plays - chandra currelley diary of a mad black woman - cast of bruh - atl actors - atlanta actors - filming in georgia - tyler perry studios - phillip mullings jr - alyssa goss - barry brewer - when we speak tv - jermaine sain - Mahdi Cocci - Monti Washington READERS OF THIS ARTICLE ALSO ENJOYED
NEW MUSIC ALERT: AWARD WINNING ARTIST KIERRA SHEARD RELEASES NEW SELF-TITLED ALBUM KIERRA4/21/2020  GRAMMY® and Stellar Award-winning artist, actress and entrepreneur, Kierra Sheard, released her highly anticipated album KIERRA (Karew Entertainment / RCA Inspiration). Marking her sixth studio album and first project with RCA Inspiration. KIERRA includes the songstress’ latest single “It Keeps Happening,” and the popular anthem “Don’t Judge Me,” featuring Missy Elliott. Also, the album is accompanied by the release of a new video for another single, the atmosphere moving, “Something Has To Break (Live)” featuring Tasha Cobbs Leonard. With a mission to deliver uplifting music, KIERRA provides a fitting sanctuary amid these difficult times, “Faith and inspiration have been the driving force of my career. We’re going to get past this. We have to. The Lord has so many things for so many of us to do,” Kierra shares. The album includes 15-tracks with sounds ranging from Pop, R&B, Hip-Hop, and Gospel, and features some live recorded songs which Kierra performed before a sold out crowd in her hometown of Detroit, MI. Demonstrating her lyricism, Kierra either wrote or co-wrote all of the tracks on the album including the beautiful ballad “Grateful,” the authentic and raw “Human,” and “Better.” Assisted by a dynamic team, KIERRA features production from her frequent collaborators, Harmony “H-Money” Samuels and her brother J. Drew Sheard, as well as songwriters Mia Fieldes, Varren Wade, Edgar “JV” Etienne, Justin Brooks and rising Chicago artist Sir the Baptist. In addition to Missy Elliott and Tasha Cobbs Leonard, the album features vocals from other star Gospel Artists Todd Dulaney, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Le’Andria Johnson and Kierra’s nephew Jacob Sheard. On top of her new music, Kierra is celebrating the fifth anniversary of her fashion line, Eleven60, which is available at Macys.com. Showcasing her versatility and range as an artist, Kierra continues to act and co-stars in the Lifetime biopic, The Clark Sisters: The First Ladies of Gospel, which premiered on April 11th to 2.7 million viewers. In the film she depicts her mother, legendary gospel artist, Karen Clark Sheard. For additional information, visit: Website: https://www.iamkierrasheard.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kierrasheard/ Instagram: @kierrasheard Twitter: @kierrasheard READERS OF THIS ARTICLE ALSO ENJOYED
FIRST LADIES OF GOSPEL: THE CLARK SISTERS BIOPIC SOUNDTRACKMusic lifted from the original film will be available worldwide digitally on Monday, April 13th via Releve Entertainment distributed by Tyscot and Warner Music Group.  OFFICIAL ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE MONDAY, APRIL 13TH ON ALL MAJOR DIGITAL STREAMING & RETAIL OUTLETS  From executive producers and GRAMMY Award winners Queen Latifah, Mary J. Blige, Missy Elliott and executive producer Dr. Holly Carter comes the authorized musical tale of the incomparable gospel singers, The Clark Sisters. The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel recounts the story of the highest selling female gospel group in history and of their trailblazing mother, Mattie Moss Clark (Aunjanue Ellis). Credited with bringing Gospel music to the mainstream, the five Clark sisters (Christina Bell as “Twinkie,” Kierra Sheard as “Karen,” Sheléa Frazier as “Dorinda,” Raven Goodwin as “Denise,” Angela Birchett as “Jacky”) overcame humble beginnings in Detroit, enduring abuse, loss, rejection, betrayal, and sibling rivalries to achieve international fame as icons of the Gospel music industry. WATCH AN EXCLUSIVE CLIP FROM |
 | GOSPEL SINGER, YOLANDA ADAMS, SHARES A MESSAGE OF ENCOURAGEMENT TO WHEN WE SPEAK TV!!During the 2019 Black Music Honors, Yolanda Adams was presented the Gospel Music Icon Award and received a beautiful musical tribute from Jekayln Carr, Kelly Price, and Le'Andria Johnson. |
 | WHAT DO YOU SPEAK? PASTOR: CANTON JONESCanton Jones is a singer, rapper, songwriter, producer, vocal arranger, pastor and entrepreneur, as well as a dedicated husband and father of 4. Canton Jones has featured on projects with Kierra Kiki Sheard, James Fortune, Pastor Charles Jenkins, John Waller, Tye Tribbett, and many others. |
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