NEWS SOURCE: 11 AliveThe family of John Lewis has released a statement announcing the death of the congressman from Georgia. John Robert Lewis (February 21, 1940 – July 17, 2020) was an American politician and civil rights leader. He was the U.S. Representative for Georgia's 5th congressional district from 1987 until his death in 2020. He was the dean of the Georgia congressional delegation. The district he served includes the northern three-fourths of Atlanta. He was a member of the Democratic Party.
A few years back, When We Speak TV, was afforded the pleasure of interviewing Actor/Singer Terrell Carter. We were very familiar with his career as a singer and his appearance in several Tyler Perry productions, but we had no idea that there was a more surprising personal life story.
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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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Hammonds House Museum presents new free virtual program: Conversations about Jazz with Carl Anthony7/8/2020 NEWS SOURCE: Hatchett PRHammonds House Museum, through their new Hammonds House Digital programming, is creating and curating rich arts and cultural experiences that reach audiences beyond the walls of the museum. Conversations about Jazz and Other Distractions with Carl Anthony – July 9 through December 24, 2020 – every other Thursday from 7:30-8:30 pm Jazz is America’s classical music. Birthed in New Orleans in the late 19th and early 20th century, jazz would become American's popular music and enjoyed by audiences all over the world. Hammonds House Museum is thrilled to welcome former jazz radio host and founder of Notorious Jazz, Carl Anthony. Carl will take Hammonds House Digital audiences on a unique journey through the music and include artist talks, workshops, listening sessions and other opportunities to engage in this music called jazz. A cool little set for the jazz novice and jazz head alike, this special series will take place digitally every other Thursday! The events are free, but registration is required. To RSVP, click HERE. Hammonds House Museum is generously supported by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners, Fulton County Arts and Culture, the City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs, AT&T and WarnerMedia. Hammonds House Museum’s mission is to celebrate and share the cultural diversity and important legacy of artists of African descent. The museum is the former residence of the late Dr. Otis Thrash Hammonds, a prominent Atlanta physician and a passionate arts patron. A 501(c)3 organization which opened in 1988, Hammonds House Museum boasts a permanent collection of more than 450 works including art by Romare Bearden, Robert S. Duncanson, Benny Andrews, Elizabeth Catlett, Jacob Lawrence, Hale Woodruff, Amalia Amaki, Radcliffe Bailey and Kojo Griffin. In addition to featuring art from their collection, the museum offers new exhibitions, artist talks, workshops, concerts, poetry readings, arts education programs, and other cultural events throughout the year. Located in a beautiful Victorian home in Atlanta’s historic West End, Hammonds House Museum is a cultural treasure and a unique venue. During the COVID-19 pandemic, they continue to observe CDC guidelines, but look forward to welcoming in-person visitors soon! For more information about upcoming virtual events, and to see how you can support their mission, visit their website: hammondshouse.org. READERS OF THIS ARTICLE ALSO ENJOYED
"Destiny's Children" (featuring Russell Gunn) is a re-imagination of the original classic 1974 recording by the legendary trumpeter Freddie Hubbard. In addition to Gunn's trumpet feature, Rod Harris Jr., assembles an undeniable list of the world's best jazz musicians. The personnel includes :
"Destiny's Children" is the third single release from Rod Harris Jr's forthcoming EP entitled "RELEVANCE" (FALL 2020) "Destiny's Children" (featuring Russell Gunn) will be available worldwide on July 24, 2020. READERS OF THIS ARTICLE ALSO ENJOYED
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!! 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!!!!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
DEADLINE EXTENDED: OCA Seeks Grant Proposals from Atlanta Artists, Arts, and Community Organizations6/15/2020 NEWS SOURCE: OCA ATLANTA The Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs' Contracts for Arts Services (CAS), the City of Atlanta’s program for granting public funding to arts and cultural activities, has opened its proposal submission process for the upcoming FY '21 Grant Cycle. Each year, CAS awards contracts to non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations, individual artists, and creative projects within the City of Atlanta. Artists and arts organizations interested in these funding opportunities should apply by 11:59 pm on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. Both general operating and project-based funding requests are accepted. The CAS program awards funding related to the production, creation, presentation, exhibition and managerial support of artistic and cultural services in the City of Atlanta. Applications will be accepted in the following categories from arts and cultural organizations, community and neighborhood organizations, and practicing professional artists:
First-time applicants interested in submitting a proposal for Contracts for Arts Services funding must complete a virtual workshop covering the submission process. To access the FY21 virtual workshop, click here. Returning and new respondents can submit a proposal for Contracts for Arts Services funding consideration by clicking here. For more information including the virtual workshop, access to the application and guidelines, click here or contact the Contracts for Arts Services Program Manager, Brittnee Buley, at bjbuley@atlantaga.gov. READERS OF THIS ARTICLE ALSO ENJOYED
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