​The Black Leadership AIDS Crisis Coalition (BLACC) powered by AIDS Healthcare Foundation, announced today the partnership with iN-Hale Entertainment and All Tea No, Shade Productions in support of the National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on February 7, 2021 with the theme of “Stigma Gotta Go.”
​“Stigma and shame are 2 parallel social ills that continue to fester in communities of color all across this country and play a role in the increasing number of new HIV diagnosis among Black Americans” stated Imara Canady, Chair, Black Leadership AIDS Crisis Coalition (BLACC). “It is our hope that through sharing this powerful production that we continue the critical work that BLACC has been doing for close to a decade in breaking down the mis-conceptions, lack of awareness and ignorance around a myriad of issues that feed into stigma, and further divide us as a community. We truly build community by each of us showing up fully as who we are, and each of us respecting the diversity that exists within our community.” According to the Centers for Disease Controls (CDC), African Americans make up close to 14% of the U.S. population, but close to 50% of new HIV diagnosis.
 
The partnership presents the filmed dramatic reading and special virtual event on Monday, February 8 AT 5:00PM PST / 8:00PM EST of George Matthew Johnson’s Amazon Best-Book of the Year 2020 and critically-acclaimed novel, All Boys Aren’t Blue: A Memoir-Manifesto, recently optioned by Gabrielle Union and Sony TV for television. The short film, which is directed, adapted and produced by Nathan Hale Williams is a filmed dramatic reading of three chapters of the book performed by Jenifer Lewis (“Black-ish”), Dyllón Burnside (“Pose”), Bernard David Jones (“The Mayor”) and Thomas Hobson (“Sherman’s Showcase”). The three-part virtual event will feature live performances, a virtual art installation curated by African American contemporary art dealer/curator, Rodney LoveJones and music featuring Black artists. The evening will conclude with a roundtable discussion moderated by Tai Beauchamp with the goal of moving out the fear that creates stigma and replace it with love through the event while also having a sobering discussion that needs to be had.  
 
For more information on the virtual event, please CLICK HERE .

​All Boys Aren't Blue: A Memoir-Manifesto is the bestselling and award-winning debut book by George Matthew Johnson - an award winning non-binary writer, author and activist living in New York City. Johnson's memoir-manifesto, explores his childhood, adolescence, and college years in New Jersey and Virginia. From the memories of getting his teeth kicked out by bullies at age five, to flea marketing with his loving grandmother, “Nanny” (played by Lewis), to his first sexual relationships, this young-adult memoir weaves together the trials and triumphs faced by Black queer boys. Both a primer for teens eager to be allies as well as a reassuring testimony for young queer men of color, All Boys Aren't Blue covers topics such as gender identity, toxic masculinity, brotherhood, family, structural marginalization, consent, and Black joy. Johnson's emotionally frank style of writing appeals directly to young adults. The book was selected as one of 2020’s best by Kirkus, Amazon and Goodreads. Johnson identified as he/him when the book was written.  

Jamar Latin, also known as X, is a 19-year-old clothing designer and entrepreneur. He has recently launched a luxury clothing line titled, "Label X". X is quoted to be the next Virgil Abloh, the creative director behind popular high-end brand OFF WHITE. His brand LABEL X is even attracting the attention of many Hip Hop stars like G Herbo & Coca Vango. Label X is available exclusively at labelx.us.

​Jamar "X" Latin is a 19-year-old African American designer from Houston, Texas who started his path in a garage and now has moved to Atlanta, Georgia. Label X is a luxury fashion house built from the ground up by X himself. X has created the Label X Institution which is an altered time of present and future. He brought his first collection to life by creating a story displaying his uprising in the fashion industry and how he fell in love with the art of fashion itself. Label X is where lives are changed and the masses are awed by the genuine artistic details seen throughout X's Fashion.

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During an interview on The Clay Cane Show, Fresh Price of Bel-Air actor, Tatyana Ali, discusses her experience with  colorism in Hollywood.

It's the "most wonderful time of the year" and BET Plus is rolling out a new Christmas movie starring our friend, Terrell Carter.  

Add Kiss Me For Christmas movie to your holiday watch list!!

2020 has definitely brought with it some financial stresses that we did not anticipate.  Many people are struggling financially, particularly some of our friends in the arts.   

Americans for the Arts
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Arts Education Partnership
COVID-19 Resources  
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National Assembly of State Arts Agencies
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For Freelance Artists
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AIGA
Community Resource Hub

Alliance of Artists Communities
Blog post on COVID-19 Preparedness for Residencies

Alternate ROOTS
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American Alliance of Museums
Information for the Museum Field

American Association of Community Theatre
COVID-19 Response
Resource Roster

American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association
Survey on Impact of COVID-19 on Indian Country Tourism

Art House Convergence
list of resources for art house cinemas and theaters

Artist Relief
Funds for Artists

A.R.T./New York
Resources for Responding to COVID-19 in New York City

Arts Extension Service - UMass Amherst
AES Resource list during COVID-19

ArtsReady
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Artwork Archive
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Association of Art Museum Directors
Museums and COVID-19

Association of Performing Arts Professionals
Emergency Reposnse Page

Backstage
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Billboard
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Chamber of Commerce
Coronavirus Small Business Issues and Solutions Guide

Center for Cultural Innovation
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CERF+
The Artist’s Safety Net

Chamber Music America
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Chorus America
Blog Post
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Common Field
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Creative Capital
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CultureSource
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University of Florida Center for Arts in Medicine
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Western Governors’ Association
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WomenArts
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Oprah is encouraging everyone to support black owned businesses all year-round with Oprah's 2020 Favorite Things.

​There are some fascinating gifts for everyone in your life.  You can even read Oprah's review of each product.

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Oprah -  My Favorite Things -  Oprah's Favorite Things - Ellen's Favorite Things 2020 - supporting black owned small businesses - black owned businesses - oprah's favorite things 2021 - oprah's favorite things 2020 amazon - Oprah's favorite things 2020 full list - Uncle Nearest - The Terrace TV - Perfecting Your Presence by Derrick Rutledge Complete Eyelash Kit - Jermaine Sain - When We Speak TV - Hydroponic Mason Jar Garden Set Trios​ - The Mirror Workout

We are so excited to share with you thought our friend and When We Speak TV guest, Kelli Ferrell (owner of Nana's Chicken & Waffles) , is on a new food series on OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network).

Please show your support by purchasing, posting it online, tagging When We Speak TV on all social media, and letting us know what you think!!  

​In time for the holidays, our friend (..AND PREVIOUS WHEN WE SPEAK TV GUEST),
Chandra Currelley, releases "My Favorite Things" .

​Tyler Perry Studios hosted its #TPSGiving food giveaway drive-up event where volunteers in protective equipment were handing out the non-perishable food items and gift cards to people in need. 

Bronner Bros. has partnered with Netflix to bring you the ultimate in hairstyling creativity. 

Get a behind the scene look at the Bronner Bros Fantasy Competition as legendary competitors of the industry battle it out.

With everything that has been going on in 2020, I'm sure you would love two things....for Christmas to come faster and to go to a party!!!!

Well you don't have to wait any longer because Shameia Crawford is having a Christmas party and she has invited When We Speak TV, so WE are inviting you!!!!!

PURCHASE HOLD ON TO THAT FEELING  BY SHAMEIA CRAWFORD ON AMAZON

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The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (OCA) announces the recipients for the 2020-2021 Contracts for Arts Services (CAS) awards.
Each year, CAS awards general operating and project support to non-profit arts and community organizations, as well as project support to individual artists based and producing work in the City of Atlanta.
​The program, initiated in 1982 to support Atlanta’s thriving arts community, awards annual contracts related to the production, creation, presentation, exhibition, and managerial support of artistic and cultural services in the City of Atlanta.

​During the fiscal year 2021, the City of Atlanta, through the Contracts for Arts Services program, will provide municipal support for the arts totaling over $1.7 million to 13 individual artists, 76 arts organizations, and 14 community and neighborhood organizations in the city of Atlanta.

​For those who may not have heard of them, rather than try to describe them to you, I'd rather you experience them for yourself.