Hosted by ​Jekalyn Carr and Tye Tribbett 

The 36th Annual Stellar Gospel Awards premeire on Sunday, August 1st, at 8PM ET/PT on BET, BET Her, and BET Gospel.

The Stellar Awards not only recognizes the year’s best performances in the genre, but also honors gospel music icons and those who have been instrumental in advocating for the gospel industry.

Top nominees for this year’s ceremony include former Stellar Awards host Jonathan McReynolds, who received eight nominations this year. Anthony Brown & group therAPy, Kierra Sheard, Maverick City Music, and Pastor Mike, Jr. each received seven nominations, including a nod each for Artist of the Year.

​Other celebrated artists receiving multiple Stellar nominations include Tasha Cobbs Leonard, The Clark Sisters, Rev. Luther Barnes and the Restoration Worship Center Choir, the Chicago Mass Choir, and host Jekalyn Carr. 

​Brothers in a gospel group struggle to find balance of life, love, faith and religion, while under the strict rule of their father, a megachurch reverend.

Today, Tyler Perry, shared a personal message on Instagram about the final episode of The Haves and The Have Nots on OWN network.

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When We Speak TV is a huge fan of Tyler Perry and the Madea franchise so to find out that Madea is coming out of retirement is great news. 

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 will star in Tyler Perry's new series "Bruh".

Chef Kelli Ferrell shares her secret to good grits on OWN's Food Fantasies.
Did you know that the owner of Nana's Chicken and Waffles, Chef Kelli Ferrell, is also a supporter of When We Speak TV?

​Jazz in the Alley is a free jazz concert series sponsored by the City of Norcross, Georgia. The series aims to showcase various jazz artists with diverse genre backgrounds. For more information about Jazz In The Alley go here.

Piedmont Park Arts Festival
Big annual outdoor arts and crafts festival in Piedmont Park, with up to 250 artists working in a variety of media, art demonstrations, live music, food and more. More details

​– Atlanta African Dance & Drum Festival, July 31 - August 1 2021
Annual festival celebrating the music, art and culture of the African continent. More details

– Phish, July 31 - August 1 2021
Concert at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre, Alpharetta. More details

– Maks & Val: Stripped Down Tour, August 1 2021
Dance performance at the Buckhead Theatre. More details

– Rise Against – Nowhere Generation Tour, August 6 2021
Concert at The Tabernacle. More details
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– Miranda Lambert: Wildcard Tour 2021, August 6 2021
Concert at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre, Alpharetta. More details

– Atlanta Dogwood Festival, August 6-8 2021
Very popular annual arts, music and food festival in Piedmont Park, with artists market, children’s activities, international village, rides and more. Free admission. More details

– ATL Comic Convention, August 6-8 2021
Comic book and popular culture convention at the Georgia World Congress Center. Advance purchase 3-day admission from $60. More details

– FroRibbean Fest, August 7 2021
Annual festival of Afro-Caribbean music, with food, games, and dancing. More details

– Kings of Leon: When You See Yourself Tour, August 7 2021
Concert at the Cellairis Amphitheatre at Lakewood. More details

– Georgia Bridal Show, August 8 2021
Bridal trade show at the Cobb Galleria Center. Tickets $10. More details

– Rock 100.5’s BAND CAMP Presents Korn & Staind, August 8 2021
Concert at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre, Alpharetta. More details
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– PeachFest, August 8 2021
Annual food festival centered around the Georgia peach, with peach-based foods and drinks from local farms, restaurants, breweries and distilleries. Event is in association with the Dogwood Festival for 2021. More details

– TRAP Karaoke, August 13 2021
Participatory concert at the Buckhead Theatre. More details

– Lynyrd Skynyrd – Big Wheels Keep On Turnin’ Tour, August 13 2021
Concert at the Cellairis Amphitheatre at Lakewood. More details

– BeREGGAE, August 13-15 2021
Annual festival of Afro-Caribbean music and culture in Piedmont Park, with live performances, DJs, food vendors, arts, and more. Free admission. More details

– Decatur BBQ, Blues & Bluegrass Festival, August 14 2021
Annual food and music festival in Legacy Park, Decatur. Ticket purchase required. More details

– Sweet Auburn Springfest, August 14-15 2021
The biggest free outdoor festival in the southeastern states, held in the historic Sweet Auburn district, with live music, vendors, food and more. Free admission. More details
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– Festival of India, August 15 2021
Annual festival of Indian culture in celebration of India’s Independence Day. More details

​– James Taylor with Jackson Browne, August 17 2021
Concert at the Gas South Arena. More details

– VIRTUAL EVENT BronzeLens Film Festival, August 17-22 2021
Annual film festival highlighting film-making by people of color. More details

– Alanis Morissette with Garbage and Liz Phair, August 20 2021
Concert at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre, Alpharetta. More details

– Atlanta ShortsFest, August 20-21 2021
Annual festival of independent short film making in a variety of genres. More details

– Southern-Fried Gaming Expo, August 20-22 2021
Gaming expo at the Marriott Renaissance Waverly, with new and retro console and arcade games, RPGs, tournaments, vendors, guest speakers and more. More details

– Wilco + Sleater-Kinney – It’s Time, August 21 2021
Concert at the Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park. More details

– COLORS Worldwide Presents: R&B ONLY LIVE with Tiara Monique and Jabari, August 21 2021
Concert at The Tabernacle. More details

– Jason Aldean: Back in the Saddle Tour, August 21 2021
Concert at the Cellairis Amphitheatre at Lakewood. More details

– Blackberry Smoke – Spirit of the South Tour, August 21 2021
Concert at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre, Alpharetta. More details

– POSTPONED TO MARCH Iliza Shlesinger: The Forever Tour, August 21 2021
Comedy show at the Fox Theatre. Tickets from $39.50. More details

​– African American Golf Expo and Forum, August 21-24 2021
Golf expo at the Marietta Hilton and Convention Center, with golfing activities, exhibits, workshops, and other events. More details

– African American Golf Expo and Forum, August 21-24 2021
Golf expo at the Marietta Hilton and Convention Center, with golfing activities, exhibits, workshops, and other events. More details

– Hamilton, August 24 - September 26 2021
US tour of the popular Broadway musical, at the Fox Theatre. More details

– Harry Connick, Jr and his Band – Time to Play!, August 26 2021
Concert at the Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park. More details

– Jazz on the Lawn, August 27 2021
Outdoor concert series at the Callanwolde Fine Arts Center. More details

– Chris Stapleton’s All-American Roadshow, August 27 2021
Concert at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre, Alpharetta. More details

– Days of the Dead, August 27-29 2021
Horror convention at the Atlanta Sheraton. Daily tickets from $30. More details

– Rumours, August 28 2021
Concert at the Buckhead Theatre. More details

– Yacht Rock Revival, August 28 2021
Concert at the Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park. More details

– Chris Stapleton’s All-American Roadshow, August 28 2021
Concert at the Cellairis Amphitheatre at Lakewood. More details

– Festival Peachtree Latino, August 29 2021
Big annual festival of Latino cultures in Piedmont Park, with international food, concert and other live music, exhibitors, arts and crafts, family-friendly activities and more. Free admission. More details
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– KISS: End of the Road World Tour, August 29 2021
Concert at the Cellairis Amphitheatre at Lakewood. More details

​Cynthia Bailey and Jermaine Sain of When We Speak TV at the official grand opening of The Breakfast Boys in College Park, Georgia

Many people may know Cynthia from being a supermodel or from being a cast member of Bravo's Real Housewives of Atlanta but Cynthia Bailey is also the CEO of The Bailey Agency School of Fashion.

​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, and is the perfect place to gather during the day with great food and a great vibe.

So come out to The Breakfast Boys and enjoy a delicious dish of pineapple upside down French toast, or maybe jerk chicken and waffles, or try the entire menu.

When We Speak TV would like to thank owners Gee and Juan Smalls and Lorenzo Wyche for a great evening and we look forward to the continued success of The Breakfast Boys.

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​Hey Speakers, It's Jermaine Sain of When We Speak TV, here to tell you about 5 events that are making a comeback this year.

Experience jazz at its best in Historic downtown Norcross, GA. Just a few miles north of Atlanta at JAZZ IN THE ALLEY, a free outdoor music concert series featuring some of the best and talented jazz artists from Atlanta and surrounding cities.  When We Speak TV is a proud sponsor of Jazz In The Alley, so come out and enjoy some great music with us at Jazz In The Alley.  Find out more at thejazzinthealley.com

​Next Up… the ATLANTA JAZZ FESTIVAL held for over 40 years in the City of Atlanta. This free festival is scheduled for Labor Day Weekend.  You don't want to miss the Atlanta Jazz Festival.. Check out this years stellar lineup and festival info at atlantafestivals.com

​Speaking of Labor Day, the RIVERFRONT JAZZ FESTIVAL in Dallas, Texas, is a multistage musical festival that cultivates, promotes, and spotlights renowned musical artists from around the world as well as promising young artists from the Dallas/Fort Worth Area. To learn more go to tbaalriverfrontjazzfestival.org.

Now let's head down to the Big Easy for the FRENCH QUARTER FESTIVAL, a free annual music festival held in New Orleans, Louisiana. With over 20 stages the French Quarter Festival has consistently been voted a local festival favorite.  Check it out at frenchquarterfest.org.

​While you’re in New Orleans, visit our friends at BRONNER BROTHERS INTERNATIONAL BEAUTY SHOW, for 3 fabulous days of exhibits, education, entertainment and 1 amazing hair battle. For more information go to bronnerbros.com

​Well there you have it 5 great events breathing life back into your pandemic stricken souls!!!
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​I was passing by my television a few days ago and saw that they were talking about Tyler Perry and TD Jakes but before I could get to the remote to turn up the volume, the story was over.  I went to the internet and found out that Tyler Perry is planning a big expansion in Atlanta.

Most of you already know that Tyler Perry Studios sits on what was once land of Fort McPherson, (a former US Army base in Atlanta).  Well, according to deadline.com, ​Tyler Perry and T.D. Jakes got the go-ahead from local authorities to purchase over 130 acres in Atlanta including a proposed expansion of Tyler Perry Studios for an entertainment district with theaters, retail shops, and restaurants.

THAT IS GREAT NEWS FOR NOT ONLY TYLER PERRY AND TD JAKES BUT ALSO THE BOOMING INDUSTRY IN ATLANTA!!!

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Is it possible that Tyler Perry is bringing back his Why Did I Get Married films?

After hitting us with the news that Madea is coming back!  Tyler Perry has also alluded us with a tweet about his Why Did I Get Married films.   

In the tweet, Mr. Perry didn't say much but we're sure that if he's alluding to it.......Its coming!!!!!
We'll be watching and looking out for more info about Why Did I Get Married Again.

If you are not familiar with Tyler Perry's films, Why Did I Get Married and Why Did I Get Married Too, you need to go check them out, the films starred Janet Jackson, Tyler Perry, Tasha Smith, Jill Scott, Louis Gossett, Jr., Malik Yoba, Michael Jai White, Sharon Leal, Richard T. Jones, Lamman Rucker, and Cicely Tyson.

When We Speak TV is a huge fan of Tyler Perry and the Madea franchise so to find out that Madea is coming out of retirement is great news. 
According to hollywoodreporter.com, Netflix is set to release A Madea Homecoming in what will be the 12th installment of the franchise from the prolific creator-producer.

​Perry is planning a 12th installment of the film franchise, A Madea Homecoming, for a 2022 debut on the streaming service. The feature will be shot at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta.

​Black Writers Weekend’s hybrid experience will stream online and take place in the Sweet Auburn District in Atlanta, GA from Thursday, June 10th to Sunday, June 13th, 2021. The festival which is powered by AAMBC Inc has amplified black creative voices for over 13 years through literacy programs and events furthermore contributing to the elevation of Black excellence.

​Celebrating and acknowledging black creators that have paved the way for future authors and filmmakers, has always been the goal for CEO and founder of Black Writers Weekend, Tamika Newhouse. This year she has curated an impactful schedule of events with new talents from publishing and film.

​Amazon KDP will present a creative workshop on reaching more readers on Goodreads. The weekend will feature workshops from Dame Write Originals, In the Cut LA, and talks with artists such as Shanicia Boswell, Erika Bryant, Dwight Buckner, and features dozens of Black writers who will participate in a collective book signing called Lit Crawl at Refugee Coffee and Constellations co-working space.

​After streaming virtually in 2020, Black Writers Weekend returns to its home in Atlanta for this year's 3-day experience. The event will be hosted in the Historic Sweet Auburn District, marking the organization's 13th anniversary and the eighth time celebrated in Atlanta.

​For additional updates on Black Writers Weekend visit blackwritersweekend.com or follow them on social media @blackwritersweekend.