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Rhonda Ross (daughter of Diana Ross) speaks with When We Speak TV ​I had so much fun speaking with Rhonda Ross and she was so super cool and down to earth!  I feel so blessed for this opportunity and I hope that this interview inspires you!!!!  What Do YOU Speak? READ MORE

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PURCHASE WOMAN BY SYLEENA JOHNSON

In recent years, Syleena Johnson has enjoyed mainstream exposure appearing on such television shows as TV One’s “R&B Divas: Atlanta” and WE TV’s “Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars” and, since 2017, Syleena co-hosts the live TV One daytime daily talk show “Sister Circle,” alongside Rashan Ali, Quad Webb-Lunceford and Trina Braxton. As an established singer/ songwriter,  Syleena Johnson has nine albums to her name, including the critically acclaimed debut album, “Chapter 1: Love, Pain & Forgiveness,” and her most recent album “Rebirth of Soul” which features covers of classic Motown records. In 2004, Kanye West tapped Syleena to handle the vocals on the top-10 Billboard hit “All Falls Down,” which also garnered her and West a GRAMMY nomination and four MTV VMA nominations for the accompanying video. On Jan 31, 2020, Syleena celebrated the release of her 10th studio album "Woman" and When We Speak TV was in the building to help celebrate!!! CONNECT WITH SYLEENA JOHNSON IG: @SyleenaJohnson TW: @Syleena_Johnson FB: Facebook.com/Syleena.Johnson.Official

PURCHASE WOMAN ALBUM BY SYLEENA JOHNSON

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​Cornbread Fish'n Collard Greens: Inside The Music by Anthony Hamilton ​​In Cornbread Fish’n Collard Greens, Grammy-Award Winning Singer and Songwriter, Anthony Hamilton, describes in vivid detail the passion, inspiration, and methodology behind his large catalog of music.  READ MORE

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Congratulations to When We Speak TV guest, Canton Jones, on his 2020 Stellar Award Nomination!!!!

Jonathan McReynolds

Koryn Hawthorne

Canton Jones

Le'Andria Johnson

William Murphy III

The Walls Group

​Don Jackson, Founder of the Stellar Awards and Chairman of Central City Productions, Inc. commented, “I am elated to celebrate this landmark 35th year of the Stellar Gospel Music Awards. Our flagship show is now one of the longest-running nationally televised African American awards programs in history. We are proud to honor Gospel music artists and industry professionals for their priceless contributions to Gospel music. We look forward to another spectacular weekend of family-friendly entertainment in Las Vegas.”

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John P Kee

​FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT WWW.THESTELLARAWARDS.COM

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“Terrell, we’re still feeling the goosebumps.”--Quincy Jones

Problem Child written by Terrell Carter with Stacy Thunes

“My beautiful baby boy, even more beautiful on the inside, and he sings even better than that. Now Ms. Patti is giving him his wings to fly among the greats.”--Patti LaBelle

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STAR-STUDDED ANNUAL URBAN ONE HONORS, 
PREMIERING JANUARY 20 AT 8 P.M./7C
WITH SPECIAL PRE-SHOW TRIBUTE FEATURING BILLY PORTER AND REV. AL SHARPTON AT 7 P.M./6C ON TV ONE

 ​Celebrating 40 Years of Radio One with Honorees Jamie Foxx, Missy Elliott, 
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[credit: Urban One, Inc]- Lil Kim, Missy Elliott, & Da Brat

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​Special recognitions for the evening include executive legend Clarence "The Black Godfather" Avant (Represent Opportunity), civil rights activist Rev. Al Sharpton (Represent Leadership) and Emmy Award-winning actor Billy Porter (Represent Excellence).   Lil' Kim, Corinne Foxx, Aaron Walton, Billy Porter and Clarence Avant are among the show's presenters.   The event also features riveting performances from Grammy Award-winning R&B superstar Brandy, Grammy-nominated rapper Wale, new artist Jac Ross, Pastor Charles Jenkins, along with a special musical tribute to the late, two-time Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter, James Ingram, by Ne-Yo, Eric Benét, Chanté Moore and Al B. Sure!    Special appearances by Alfred Liggins, III, veteran radio personality Tom Joyner, entrepreneur and TV personality Ray J, rapper/radio host Da Brat and Reach Media/Radio One personalities Willie Moore, Jr. and Dyana Williams round out the show.   Ford Motor Company serves as Presenting Sponsor of the event and will present a special backstage pass segment hosted by TV Personality Tai Beauchamp, featuring exclusive interviews with the show's honorees, performers, and presenters. Ford also sponsored the Entertainment Icon Award.

Jermaine Sain of When We Speak TV visits Radio One in Columbus, Ohio.

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ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 6, 2020 - Nationally Syndicated Radio Host Darlene McCoy reintroduces a God led gift of "Songstress" as she releases her new EP “Jesus Was Eclectic” [DECADES]. Scheduled to hit all digital music platforms January 24, 2020! With newly authentic released titles like, “Even Me” and “Walk”, McCoy takes her fans on a decades journey giving you the rich sounds from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and early to mid-2000’s.

​​//ABOUT DARLENE MCCOY//