Time for another update about a friend and supporter of When We Speak TV!  
Our friend Kelli Ferrell confirms that Nana's Chicken-N-Waffles is expanding to downtown Atlanta!!!

Recently, Kelli shared the news on her social media on October 20th.

Nana's Chicken-N-Waffles is currently located at 1040 Flat Shoals Rd SE, in Conyers, Georgia. 
​The additional restaurant will be located at 342 Peachtree St. in Atlanta, which most Atlantans will remember as the former Army Surplus.

When We Speak TV is excited for this beautiful expansion and super anxious to support Kelli's new restaurant location..... We can't wait to order our personal favorites....Peach Cobbler Waffles with Chicken Strips and Cajun Grits!!!!

​Enjoy delicious southern meals every day of the week with Kooking with Kelli’s simple to prepare mouth-watering dishes. In this collection of recipes, you will learn to cook soul-satisfying homemade food, with most requiring short preparation and cook time. Kooking with Kelli is infused with inspiration and recipes, that have been passed down from generation to generation, and includes signature dishes.

If you live in the Atlanta area and you have not been to Nana's Chicken N Waffles, you are missing out on some seriously good food.  

​Food Network multiple Cutthroat Kitchen star, Author, Speaker, Personality, and Radio Host, Chef Elliott Farmer, an Atlanta native, is honored to share his passion for cooking and his childhood collection of signature recipe tips with the community. 

City officials, family and friends, celebrities, and media outlets came out to celebrate the grand opening of The Breakfast Boys, the metro's newest breakfast and brunch restaurant, located in College Park, Georgia.

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Today, we see Black culture recognized like never before in music, film, fashion, TV, sports, and more, however, that very same cultural recognition remains less credited in culinary arts.
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OWN has partnered with discovery+ via the original series, “The Great Soul Food Cook-Off,” in a cooking competition that finally spotlights the culinary contributions of Black chefs with challenges designed to highlight the past and present of soul food.

Eight chefs will go head-to-head throughout the show in this high-stakes, spiritual, and emotional competition, but only one competitor can take home the grand prize of $50,000. 

The Great Soul Food Cook-Off,” a first-of-its-kind soul food cooking competition series celebrating Black chefs and the Black culinary traditions that are the cornerstone of American cuisine. The six-episode, one-hour series debuts on discovery+ on Saturday, November 20th, with new episodes every Saturday through December 18th

“The Great Soul Food Cook-Off” is hosted by acclaimed chef and television show host Kardea Brown. Brown will be joined by some of the world’s best chefs, Eric Adjepong and Melba Wilson as they critique the chefs’ weekly creations.

​Additional judges that will join Adjepong and Wilson include:
·    Tanya Holland - (Episode 1)
·    Alexander Smalls - (Episode 2 & 6)
·    BJ Dennis - (Episode 3)
·    Tiffany Derry - (Episode 4)
·    Millie Peartree - (Episode 5)
·    Kwame Onwuachi - (Episode 6)
 
“The Great Soul Food Cook-Off” contestants are:
·    Chris Scott, 53 (Chef/Owner, Butterfunk Biscuit Co. - Harlem, NY)
·    Dorian Hunter, 47 (Chef/Caterer, Elevated Soul - Atlanta, GA)
·    Fred Fluellen, 32 (Private Chef/Caterer, Fluniversity - Atlanta, GA)
·    Jamarius Banks, 28 (Private Chef - Atlanta, GA)
·    Jermaine Smith, 48 (Chef/Owner, Henry's Soul Cafe - Washington, D.C.)
·    Razia Sabour, 40 (Private Chef/Caterer, Fuller Foods - Atlanta, GA)
·    Shacafrica Simmons, 47 (Private Chef/Caterer, Southern Fusion - Tallahassee, FL)
·    Tirzah Love, 38 (Chef/Owner, Saturday w/ Tirzah Supper Club - Oakland, CA)

After many months of anticipation, the time has finally come. 
​We can now watch the official trailer of ​For The Love of Money!!!

For The Love of Money stars Keri Hilson, Rotimi, Jason Mitchell, DC Young Fly, Cedric Pendleton, Keith Sweat, Katt Williams, LisaRaye, and Jazzy Jade. 
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The movie is executive produced by Melvin Childs (​Producer of Love Jones The Musical )

So.....what do you think?  Is For The Love of Money, the type of movie you will go see?

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Sheen Magazine conducts a behind the scenes interview with the cast of For The Love of Money. 

“Salute to Fashion," was hosted by iconic actress Vivica A. Fox and actor/ TV Personality Miss Lawrence. 

Enjoy this list of movies set to release on/ around the Thanksgiving holiday.

Hey ya'll.....we got more information about the new film For The Love of Money.
Sheen Magazine did a behind the scenes interview with the cast of For The Love of Money. 
​Check it out!!!

STARRING:  ​Keri Hilson, Rotimi, Jason Mitchell, DC Young Fly, Cedric Pendleton, Keith Sweat, Katt Williams, LisaRaye, and Jazzy Jade

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Melvin Childs

When a single mother is pushed to her limit, she turns to the only world she knows, a world she’s spent a lifetime running from, to protect her daughter. 
GIGI DAVIS is a strong, determined woman who insists on living her life on her terms. So when she got pregnant and walked away from a billion dollar family business to chart her own path, it surprised no one. She went on to build a shockingly unremarkable life for herself and her daughter ASHLEY.
​Her days were filled with piano recitals, basketball games and everything else you would expect of a single mom living in the city. Gigi was broke, but happy. Her little girl was healthy. Nothing else mattered. Until shadowy figures make the mistake of threatening her daughter’s life and she shows them that gangsters come in all shapes and sizes.
Unfortunately for Gigi, it doesn’t end there and she finds herself being pulled back into a life she never wanted.

We promised that we would share information about the movie, For The Love of Money, as we found out.  So........as we promised...... Woke up this morning to this piece of information!!!
Are you ready for the For The Love of Money movie premiere in Atlanta?

​The 16th annual Peachtree Village International Film Festival kicks off with a pre-festival premiere of the highly anticipated feature For The Love of Money starring the allstar cast: Keri Hilson, Rotimi, Jason Mitchell, Katt Williams, DC Young Fly, Cedric Pendleton, Keith Sweat, Lyfe Jennings, Lisa Raye McCoy, Mulatto and more.

​Event Schedule:

6:30-7:30 p.m. - Red Carpet

7:30-9:45 p.m.- Screening with Q&A with Cast

10:00-11:30 p.m. - Reception with hors d'oeuvres

*Face masks required indoors

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Enjoy this list of movies set to release on/ around the Thanksgiving holiday.

“Salute to Fashion," was hosted by iconic actress Vivica A. Fox and actor/ TV Personality Miss Lawrence. The exclusive gala honors an elite group of individuals and organizations that have made outstanding achievements in the arts, media, ministry, community service and government arenas.

Actor Jermel Howard speaks with When We Speak TV about His Acting Career. He has acted in Law & Order, Netflix hit series, Orange Is The New Black, Power, The First Purge,  Salt N Pepa Lifetime movie and more.

2021 Vision Community Foundation Gala themed, “Salute to Fashion,"
​was hosted by iconic actress Vivica A. Fox and actor/ TV Personality Miss Lawrence.
The exclusive gala honors an elite group of individuals and organizations that have made outstanding achievements in the arts, media, ministry, community service and government arenas.

The mission of the Vision Community Foundation is to empower all people to live a healthy and productive life.

​The Rise and Shine: Ladies Who Brunch event created and curated by actress, producer and creator Malinda Williams took place over the weekend at the 1 Hotel in West Hollywood. The afternoon brunch gathered dynamic and accomplished women from all genres and influence in entertainment, executives and small business owners to network and celebrate black excellence. VIP guests in attendance included Niecy Nash, Vanessa Estelle Williams, Koshie Mills, Monique Coleman, Alexis Kerr and more!

The 2nd annual event was a hybrid, inclusive of an in-person brunch and a virtual experience hosted by Porsha Monique. Malinda's co-hosts of the Rise and Shine event were powerhouse celebrity publicist and TV Personality Kita Williams and best-selling author, transformational speaker and Editor-In-Chief of Cheryl Magazine, Cheryl P. Williamson. The women in attendance understood the assignment of celebrating sisterhood and female empowerment. The brunch was lavishly decorated with beautiful white and blush floral centerpieces.  A decadent buffet of tasty bites was provided and an atmosphere of transparency was created with an exchange of inspirational energy that was palpable. 

The RISE And SHINE: Ladies Who Brunch was hosted by philanthropist and actress Monique Coleman, with a special guest performance of “Sista” by actress Vanessa Estelle Williams who received a standing ovation. The powerhouse panelists included Alexis Kerr VP of (Hallmark Mahogany),  Melissa Butler creator of the (Lip Bar), actress Malinda Williams and Koshie Mills (Heirs of Afrika) served as panel moderator. Also, actress  Niecy Nash gave an impromptu inspirational message to the women in attendance. 
 
Every woman received curated “Authentically HER” boxes. Inside each box was a gold coin which represented developing and keeping a prosperous mindset, a bracelet to be worn as a daily reminder to affirm yourself with love, 2 affirmation cards and a pen to write affirmations of encouragement. The women were asked to exchange their cards with the woman next to them as an intentional action of being your sister’s keeper.
 
The Rise and Shine: Ladies Who Brunch event is made possible by the generous support of its sponsors, Cadillac and Hallmark Mahogany. 
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Chef Kelli Ferrell, shares the secret behind her Atlanta restaurant, Nana's Chicken N Waffles.

“GAMES PEOPLE PLAY”
PREMIERES EXCLUSIVELY ON BET STARTING 
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19 
WITH NEW EPISODES AVAILABLE EVERY 
TUESDAY NIGHT AT 10 PM ET/PT 

​Today BET released the trailer for season two of the basketball drama, Games People Play. The second season of “Games People Play” premieres Tuesday, October 19, at 10 PM ET/PT.
Based on the popular book by Angela Burt-Murray “Games Divas Play,” “Games People Play” is a sexy, stylized one-hour drama about the L.A. high life, featuring a cast of characters where everyone plays to win, including a basketball player navigating both his equally rocky personal life and NBA career, a newly appointed team marketing executive who’s got a lot to prove, a tenacious journalist desperately seeking the truth and a struggling actress with a scandalous past.

The talented ensemble cast includes Karrueche Tran, Lauren London in a limited role, Sarunas J. Jackson, Karen Obilom, Parker McKenna Posey, Jackie Long, and Kendall Kyndall and Brandi Denise. In addition, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Vanessa Simmons, Shaun Robinson, Kevin Jackson, Barry Brewer, and Monti Washington reprise their recurring roles, with Cynthia Bailey, Nazanin Mandi, Ro Parrish, Hitman Holla, Leon, and Calvin Seabrooks to guest star in the ten-episode drama. #GamesPeoplePlay.

· LAUREN LONDON plays “Vanessa King” (limited role), a loyal yet skeptical wife who married her high school sweetheart as he was being drafted into the nation’s premiere professional basketball league.
 
·    SARUNAS J. JACKSON plays “Marques King,” who is an all-star baller that was able to prepare himself for all aspects of life as a professional basketball player, except the women.
 
·    JACKIE LONG plays “Kareem Johnson,” Marques’ best friend and assistant, is a former college basketball standout once destined for fame and fortune.
 
·    KARRUECHE TRAN plays “Eden Lazlo,” the LA Vipers owner’s daughter and newly named VP of basketball operations, who further complicates Marques King’s love life.
 
·    PARKER MCKENNA POSEY plays “Laila James,” a cunning and alluring, yet struggling actress. When she realizes that she is never going to get ahead based on pure talent, she decides to embrace her sexy, flashy side to get ahead on social media. She finds that in LA, fame is the ultimate drug.
 
·    KAREN OBILOM plays “Nia Bullock,” a quick-witted, smart and savvy blogger, who gets a new job that she thinks is going to launch her long-dreamed-of journalism career. However, as it turns out, this new job pulls her into the world of celebrity gossip – big names, high stakes and never-ending scandal.
 
·    BRANDI DENISE plays “Quanisha”, Kareem’s feisty girlfriend who will do anything to protect him and their relationship. She is not to be messed with and is always ready to hook you up with a tight weave or some box braids in a minute.
 
·    KENDALL KYNDALL plays “Marquis ‘MJ’ Jackson,” Nia’s faithful assistant, but also one of her best friends. These two have the type of relationship where they can practically finish each other’s sentences.
 
“GAMES PEOPLE PLAY” is executive produced by Tracey Edmonds of Edmonds Entertainment, Angela Burt-Murray and Vanessa Middleton. Middleton also serves as the showrunner on the series. 
 
For more information, viewers can log on to BET.com and join the conversation by following @BET on all social platforms.

STARZ hosted a star-studded Red Carpet World Premiere Screening and Concert event in celebration of the new original series “BMF'' at the Cellairis Amphitheatre in Atlanta, Georgia. “BMF '' was produced in Atlanta and Detroit, where the real-life Black Mafia Family that inspired the series had bases of operation from the 1980-2000s. In homage to the true legends, attendees wore all-black attire to the outdoor event. The evening began with guests viewing the first episode of BMF, which will premiere on STARZ on Sunday, September 26. Following the premiere screening, series Executive Producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, “BMF” recurring star Snoop Dogg and others performed. Guests enjoyed live performances of the “BMF”main title song “Wish Me Luck” performed by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Moneybagg Yo and Snoop Dogg. ​

In addition to the musical performers, attendees included “BMF” Executive Producer and Writer Randy Huggins and cast members Demetrius “Lil Meech” Flenory Jr., Da’Vinchi, Russell Hornsby, Michole Briana White, Ajiona Alexus, Eric Kofi-Abrefa, Myles Truitt, Steve Harris, La La Anthony and Arkeisha “Kash Doll” Knight.
 
Special guests at the premiere screening and concert included T.I.,  2 Chainz, Flo Rida, Young Thug, Gunna, Monica, Kandi Burruss, Killa Mike, Jacob Latimore, South Side, Reginae Carter, Toya Johnson, Jamira “Cuban Link” Haines, G Herbo, Mimi Faust, Ari Fletcher, Pee, Ty Young, Lecrae, Anthony Hamilton, Angie Stone, Clifton Powell, DC Young Fly, Charles Oakley, Angela Simmons, Blue “Pretty Ricky”, David Banner, Jacquees and STARZ, President and CEO Jeffrey Hirsch. ​​

​TV One’s original, autobiographical series UNCENSORED continues with super producer Swizz Beatz on Sunday, September 26th at 10 PM ET/9C. This season, some of today's most notable personalities tell their story in their own words including R&B singer Anthony Hamilton, acclaimed actress Lynn Whitfield, singer and actress Raven-Symoné and more!

​New Episodes of UNCENSORED To Feature Raven-Symoné, 
Anthony Hamilton, Lynn Whitfield and more!

The hit autobiographical series UNCENSORED explores the lives of your favorite personalities as they provide first-hand accounts of their success and the obstacles they faced throughout their careers. The next episode stars producer and rapper Swizz Beatz. Grammy Award winning producer and rapper Swizz Beatz was born and raised in the Bronx, New York. As a child, he didn’t imagine himself reaching his level of fame and fortune, but he dreamed big and believed in endless possibilities. When he was 14, Swizz’s family moved from New York to Atlanta.

By then, he was already known for being a popular DJ and making mixtapes. Being the DJ at his high school’s prom put him on the map to DJ for nightclubs around Atlanta. Soon after he started working with his uncle’s record label Ruff Ryders, he produced hit records for the label’s artists including Eve, The Lox and his close friend DMX. Throughout his career, Swizz Beatz has collaborated with a variety of artists like Jay-Z, T.I., Beyonce, Drake, and Whitney Houston. In 2017, Swizz graduated from Harvard Business School’s Owner/President Management Program.

​In 2020, Swizz and fellow producer Timbaland, saw an opportunity to bring a long awaited idea to life with Verzuz, a platform they originally created to shine a light on producers and songwriters who are usually behind the scenes. Swizz Beatz has five grammy nominations and one Grammy win in the Best Performance by a Rap Duo category for his record, On To The Next One with Jay-Z. Outside of music, Swizz has an expansive art collection and he’s the first American to own a camel racing team in the Middle East. Swizz Beatz is married to Grammy Award winning singer Alicia Keys and he is the father of five children. 

For more information on UNCENSORED, visit TV One’s YouTube Channel and check out exclusive, behind-the-scenes content on www.tvone.tv. Download the TV One app! Watch your favorite shows & movies Anytime. Anywhere. Available in the Apple, Google Play, and ROKU app stores. Viewers can also join the conversation by connecting via social media on TV One’s Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook (@tvonetv) and the UNCENSORED Facebook and Instagram (@UncensoredTVOne) and using the hashtag #UNCENSORED.