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I Regret The Day I Lost My Virginity: You Are Not Your Past

8/12/2019

LeAnne "LeLee" Lyons tells all in her latest memoir "I Regret The Day I Lost My Virginity: You Are Not Your Past"

I Regret The Day I Lost My Virginity: You Are Not Your Past by LeAnne "Lelee" Lyons

Grammy-nominated and multi platinum recording artist and founding member of the female R&B trio SWV (Sisters with Voices), LeAnne “Lelee” Lyons wants you to know that you are not your past. In her first memoir “I Regret The Day I Lost My Virginity: You Are Not Your Past”, Lyons courageously tackles tough, personal subjects that would make most people uncomfortable.

With her unfiltered homegirl approach, this Bronx, New York native takes you on a journey of survival, while emerging whole, positive, and full of love for yourself. Making the decision to turn adversity into triumph, Lyons will inspire, and challenge you to see victories during the most difficult times in life, and demonstrates how to create a new beginning.

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SHIRLEY CAESAR GUEST STARS ON BET NETWORK'S“SUNDAY BEST” THIS SUNDAY, AUGUST 11TH AT 8PM ET/PT

8/8/2019

The Top 4 Contestants Take Viewers to Church!

XSCAPE, FREDDIE JACKSON, YOLANDA ADAMS AND ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT TO RECEIVE BLACK MUSIC HONORS RECOGNITION

8/6/2019

Chicago based television production company Central City Productions announces the 2019 Black Music Honors television taping set to take place on Thursday, September 5th at The Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, GA. During this star-studded two-hour television special, Central City Productions (CCP) will honor artists and musicians who have influenced and made significant contributions to American music.

Hammonds House Honors Celebrates and Recognizes Excellence in Black Visual Art

8/5/2019

Hammonds House Museum presents Hammonds House Honors, an evening of celebration and recognition of excellence in Black visual art. In the inaugural year iconoclast photographer Roy DeCarava is remembered on the 100th Anniversary of his birth, and seven individuals who elevate the visual art of the African Diaspora through their passion, creativity and commitment to artistic and cultural excellence will be honored. The evening will kick off with a cocktail reception at 6:15 pm, followed by a glamorous award show at 7:30 PM. Monica Pearson will serve as host. In keeping with the spirit of this artistic occasion, dress will be artistically chic. The 2019 Hammonds House Honors will take place on September 12 at Southwest Arts Center, 915 New Hope Road SW, Atlanta, GA 30331. Tickets are available at hammondshouse.org/events.

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Norcross is Blazing The Summer with Jazz In The Alley!!!!

8/2/2019

Each year during the months of June, July, August, and September, the City of Norcross features the Jazz In The Alley concert series. And each year it has been an amazing line up and FREE to the public,

When We Speak TV is proud to be a part of the Jazz In The Alley family!

We are entering the second half of the 2019 Jazz In The Alley concert series but you still have time to join us in Norcross, Georgia.
The next dates are:

August 17th- The 4 Korners & YemiConga
September 28th- Unknown Lyric

(L to R) Jermaine Sain, Chester Lawrence, and YemiConga

What Do YOU Speak? YemiConga

YemiConga hanging out with When We Speak TV. (L to R) Jermaine Sain, Chester Lawrence, and YemiConga

PAST 2019 PERFORMERS

GREG ROBBINS

Greg Robbins is a vocalist based in Brooklyn, NY. Born and trained in Atlanta, GA, Greg has a very resonant and classy sound which is compared in style to Johnny Hartman, Harry Connick Jr., Kurt Elling, and Gregory Porter. He performs throughout the country at jazz clubs, music festivals, wedding receptions, swing dances, and more.

When We Speak TV: (LtoR) Greg Robbins, Chester Lawrence, and Jermaine Sain

ROD HARRIS JR.

When We Speak TV: (LtoR) Chester Lawrence, Rod Harris Jr, and Jermaine Sain

Rod hails from Atlanta, Ga. He has performed with countless national and international artists crossing musical genres from jazz, gospel, hip-hop, and soul. In 2018, Rod was nominated for a Grammy Award (R&B Soul) for his musical contributions to Musiq Soulchild’s Album Feel The Real (2017). As a jazz guitarist, Rod has performed in numerous festivals and concert venues throughout the U.S. and with the release of the X/O EP, Rod is looking to take his sound to new territory.

REMEY WILLIAMS

A life without music is not a life worth living according to Remey Williams, a rising producer, lyricist and vocalist. As the son of Jimmy Williams, bass player for the legendary R&B group the O’Jays, Remey has grown to develop an undying passion for performing soulful music that connects to audiences both young and old.

When We Speak TV: (LtoR) Jermaine Sain, Remey Williams, and Chester Lawrence

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Chandra Currelley Concert & Birthday Celebration

8/1/2019

ST. JAMES LIVE

Sat Aug 31st 7:00pm

3220 Butner Rd,
Atlanta, GA 30331

DOORS OPEN AT 6:00PM
Chandra Currelley-Young was a member of the SOS Band from the late 1980s up until 1992, when Chandra left the band to pursue a career in acting and theater. Because of her background in theater, Currelley-Young was selected by Debbie Allen to be the featured soloist in her production "Soul Possessed" which debuted at the Alliance Theater in Atlanta, Georgia.
Currelley-Young was asked to perform in the 1995 Apollo Revival of The Wiz as Evillene The Wicked Witch of The West and was then selectively chosen to act in David Petrarca's hit production, Dinah Was, the story of singer Dinah Washington. She established her acting career by appearing in Tyler Perry's Madea's Big Happy Family and many other of his productions.

Chandra Currelley and Tyler Perry (as Madea)

Chandra Currelley and Jermaine Sain

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GRAMMY-NOMINATED SINGER & TV PERSONALITY SYLEENA JOHNSON 10TH ALBUM “WOMAN” DUE IN FALL 2019

7/31/2019

Entertainment One Nashville welcomes its newest signee: GRAMMY-nominated recording artist and daytime television host, Syleena Johnson.

Known as the “Queen of Chicago,” and one of the most underrated singers of the new millennium – Johnson returns to music with the release of her 10th album, “WOMAN” in Fall 2019. Syleena empowers and calls all women to stand up for themselves and to be bold, brave and fearless, declaring 2019 as the “Year of the Woman.” Her current viral single, “Woman” can be viewed here.

Johnson states, “I am so excited that the ‘Woman’ album has found a new home with Entertainment One. Thank you to Gina Miller for believing in me and Entertainment One for helping me bring this project to life. Galatians 6:9 says, ‘Do not grow weary in well doing, for in due season you shall reap what you sow, if you faint not.’ I thank God for this season. The season of the Woman."

BronzeLens Film Festival: Celebrating 10 Years

7/29/2019

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BronzeLens Film Festival will be celebrating its 10th annual festival August 21-25, 2019. BLFF was created to promote Georgia as the new film mecca for people of color. Georgia now ranks third nationally when it comes to film and television production generating over $6 billion dollars to the state’s economy on an annual basis. There is a vibrant production community here, from studio films to indies.

BronzeLens seeks to showcase films by seasoned as well as the “next generation” of filmmakers that are by, for and/or depicting people of color, particularly of the African Diaspora. The Festival features outstanding films and workshops, Master Classes and Conversations about the art and business of filmmaking. Previous partners have included BET, HBO, OWN, Turner and many others.

BronzeLens Film Festival has been approved as an Academy Awards® qualifying festival for the Short Film Awards.
Recipients of BronzeLens Film Festival qualifying awards will be eligible for consideration in the Short Film category of the Academy Awards® without the standard theatrical run, provided the film otherwise complies with Academy rules.

Atlanta Events: August 2019

7/28/2019

FREE JAZZ CONCERT IN NORCROSS, GEORGIA

JAZZ IN THE ALLEY CONCERT SERIES- AUGUST 17, 2019

FEATURING YEMICONGA & THE 4 KORNERS

Jazz in the Alley is a free jazz concert series sponsored by the City of Norcross, Georgia, Peachtree Awnings, Elite Behavioral Medicine, and When We Speak TV.
The series aims to showcase various jazz artists with diverse genre backgrounds.

Jazz In The Alley Website

DRAGONCON

August 29 - Sept. 2, 2019

Dragon Con is a giant popular-culture convention for science fiction, fantasy, gaming, art, comics, music, and film, with panels, contests, vendors, and a banquet in five downtown hotels, plus a Dragon Con Parade down Peachtree Street on Saturday at 10 a.m.

DATE NIGHT: SURF & TURF HANDS ON

WITH CELEBRITY CHEF ELLIOT FARMER

August 16, 2019

Chef Elliott Farmer is a local cater, private chef, food consultant, and television personality, featured on two seasons of Cutthroat Kitchen on Food Network.

He continues to grow his fan base via cookbooks, a radio show, TV pilot, and his very own spice blend.

Chef Elliott Farmer understands the sensual side of cooking and in this date night class he hopes to bring back the romantic spark in your kitchen. You'll learn to create this delicious summer surf and turf menu, with a side of romance for good measure.

Crab Dip
Summer Vegetable Pasta Salad
Seared Ribeye
Blackened Salmon
Roasted Green Beans with Almonds
Garlic Parmesan Whipped Potatoes

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CHEF ELLIOTT FARMER AT COOK'S WAREHOUSE MIDTOWN

Chandra Currelley's Birthday Celebration at St. James Live

August 31, 2019

St. James Live
3220 Butner Rd
Atlanta, GA 30331

DOORS OPEN AT 6:00PM
Currelley-Young was a member of the SOS Band from the late 1980s up until 1992, when Chandra left the band to pursue a career in acting and theater. Because of her background in theater, Currelley-Young was selected by Debbie Allen to be the featured soloist in her production "Soul Possessed" which debuted at the Alliance Theater in Atlanta, Georgia.

Currelley-Young was asked to perform in the 1995 Apollo Revival of The Wiz as Evillene The Wicked Witch of The West and was then selectively chosen to act in David Petrarca's hit production, Dinah Was, the story of singer Dinah Washington. She established her acting career by appearing in Tyler Perry's Madea's Big Happy Family and many other of his productions.

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PIEDMONT PARK ARTS FESTIVAL

AUGUST 17-18, 2019

The Piedmont Park Summer Arts Festival is a 2-day outdoor event with an emphasis on the visual arts and family fun presented by the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, for people of all ages, customs, and interests. The Midtown community of Piedmont Park is considered to be home to one of the largest and most enthusiastic art buying communities in metro Atlanta. The Piedmont Park Summer Arts and craft festival bringing back the tradition to Atlanta’s arts community.

Bronner Brothers International Beauty Show in Atlanta

7/28/2019

Come and join over 30,000 beauty professionals and brush up on your professional education to grow your business. The beauty show features over 100 professional education classes, innovative workshops sessions, exciting evening entertainment, an inspirational worship service, creative competitions and much more!

The Bronner Bros. International Beauty Show is a three-day professional beauty industry event and is the largest multicultural/multi-textural tradeshow in the United States. Held every February and August at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Our Mid-Summer Beauty show will take place on Saturday, August 17th - Monday, August 19th, 2019.

EXPLORE THE SHOW FLOOR
Discover the innovative solutions in the beauty industry today. Browse the aisles for companies displaying thousands of products and services. The Bronner Bros. International Beauty Show is your best opportunity to see the latest beauty technology, shop for professional products, and get all the knowledge you need, all in one place!

Find details in the show planner and begin to make your list of must-see exhibitors before you arrive in Atlanta, Georgia. View the floor plan for a list of confirmed exhibitors.

UNLEASH YOUR CREATIVITY
Use your industry skills and personal creativity to create a work of art that you are proud of and show it off at one of many Bronner Bros. Hair, Makeup, and Barbering or Beauty School competitions. The competitions will be separated into two categories: Students and Professionals.

CONNECT WITH INDUSTRY ICONS
Take full advantage of opportunity connect and network with your industry peers, Iconic educators and the biggest names in the Beauty and Barber industry at Bronner Bros. International Beauty Show.

LEARN MORE TO EARN MORE
With over 100 professional education classes, manufactures and CEU classes, Bronner Bros. International Beauty Show offers you a wide assortment of top notch education- all presented by leading beauty industry professionals and participating companies. Click here
to review our educational class schedule.

Pricing and Registration

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