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2022 Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame in Atlanta

6/25/2022

The Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame, honors iconic individuals and organizations that have impacted Black Culture and community.

2022 Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame inductees included Nas, Donnie McClurkin, Prince, Bob Marley, Cathy Hughes, RUN DMC, Angela Bassett, Tamala Mann, The Clark Sisters, Charlie Wilson, Duke Ellington, Steve Harvey, Bishop TD Jakes, Lauryn Hill, Patti Labelle, and Kenny Gamble & Leon Huff.

BLACK MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT WALK OF FAME

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L to R: Demmette Guidry, Erica Thomas, & Catherine Brewton Unveil the Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame Highway

When We Speak TV would like to thank the founders of the Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame for their dedicated service to preserving the legacy and future of black music and entertainment.

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Dru Hill Speaks with Jermaine Sain at 2022 Black Music Honors

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Jermaine Sain Attends Salute To Fashion Hosted by Vivica A. Fox and Miss Lawrence

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

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Lil John Roberts Invites You Out To Jazz In The Alley

5/16/2022

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Lil John Roberts invites you out to Jazz In The Alley in Norcross, Georgia

Performing on
*June 11th - The Senators featuring Tony Tatum
*July 16th- Dexter Tolson and Chaz Shepherd
*August 13th - Michael Cruse and Cleveland P. Jones
*September 17th- FunkyardX

Held in historic Norcross, Georgia, (Betty Mauldin Park), Jazz In the Alley has an upward attendance of 1,000. did we mention that it's FREE? That's RIGHT! Thanks to generous sponsors like the City of Norcross, Peachtree Awnings, MikTu Naturals, Krush By Jai, Elite Behavioral Medicine, and When We Speak TV, so bring your entire family.

All concerts begin at 7:30PM.

For more information and updates, follow Jazz In The Alley and When We Speak TV on all social media platforms.

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Make Your Event A Reality with Ziggy Warfield

Because the hard work of Jazz in the Alley’s creator and Event Director, Ziggy Warfield, JITA has become one of the most sought after jazz events held in Historic Downtown Norcross, GA. The annual summer series has gained local notoriety from artists and jazz enthusiasts of all ages.

Jazz In The Alley Highlights Singer Shameia Crawford

Singer Shameia Crawford sings Before I Let Go by Frankie Beverly and Maze at Jazz In The Alley Norcross.

New Inspirational Single, 'Whole World in His Hands' by Major

Affectionately known as “Mr. Why I Love You,” MAJOR., returns to his roots with his Urban Inspirational single debut, a reimagined version of the classic, “Whole World In His Hands.”

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POWERHOUSE PERFORMERS KID ‘N PLAY, 112, RAHEEM DEVAUGHN, PJ MORTON, TASHA PAGE-LOCKHART, CARL THOMAS AND MORE TAPPED FOR THE 7TH ANNUAL BLACK MUSIC HONORS

5/10/2022

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The 7th Annual Black Music Honors announces its incredible roster of performers for a star-studded celebration of influential music legends with a live studio audience taping at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, Ga. on Thursday, May 19 (tickets available at BlackMusicHonors.com and Ticketmaster.com). There will be a special Juneteenth highlight recognizing the national federal holiday.

Performers gracing the stage at this year’s power-packed televised show includes:
Hip-Hop Duo Kid N’ Play
GRAMMY-award-winning Supergroup 112
Multi-Award-Winning Music Veteran Carl Thomas
Three-Time GRAMMY-Nominated, Raheem DeVaughn
Compton-Bred Actress and Songbird Amber Riley
Multi-Hyphenate Crooner and Penman Eric Bellinger
Powerhouse Songster and Serenader Avery Wilson
Multi-GRAMMY-Award-Winning Artist PJ Morton
Multifaceted Entertainer and Rising Artist Jade Novah
Viral Vocal Teen Prodigy Keedron Bryant
Gospel Sweethearts Ajah and Rhea Walls from Multi-GRAMMY-Nominated and Stellar Award Winning The Walls Group
Sunday Best Season 6 Winner Tasha Page-Lockhart
Sunday Best Season 1 Winner Crystal Aikin
NAACP Image Award Nominated Singer and Actress Sheléa
Billboard-Chart-Topping Singer-Songwriter Kevin Ross
GRAMMY Award-nominee Eric Roberson

National Broadcast Syndication will air June 4 - July 3 and on Bounce TV on June 25. For live-taping tickets go to www.blackmusichonors.com or you can purchase tickets here.

For more information about Black Music Honors, visit www.blackmusichonors.com or connect on social media @blackmusichonors on Facebook and Instagram or @blackmusichonor on Twitter.

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Gospel Singer Yolanda Adams Shares Her Secret To Success In Gospel Music

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Amazing Cast of Tyler Perry's 'Ruthless' Speaks With Jermaine Sain

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Yolanda Adams Stars In New BET+ Series, 'Kingdom Business'

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Free Jazz Concert Series in Norcross, Georgia! 2022 Jazz In The Alley

5/3/2022

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When We Speak TV cordially invites you to the City of Norcross, Georgia, for the 2022 Jazz In The Alley concert series.

2022 JAZZ IN THE ALLEY SHOW DATES

June 11th - The Senators featuring Tony Tatum
July 16th- Dexter Tolson and Chaz Shepherd
August 13th - Michael Cruse and Cleveland P. Jones
September 17th- FunkyardX

Held in historic Norcross, Georgia, (Betty Mauldin Park), Jazz In the Alley has an upward attendance of 1,000.
Did we mention that it's FREE?
That's RIGHT!
Thanks to generous sponsors: City of Norcross, Peachtree Awnings, MikTu Naturals, Krush by Jai, When We Speak TV, and Elite Behavioral Medicine.

For more information and updates, follow Jazz In The Alley and When We Speak TV on all social media platforms.

Grammy Nominated Jazz Guitarist, Rod Harris, performing at Jazz In The Alley in Nocross, Georgia

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Is Jazz Dead?

Jazz Pianist, Joe Alterman, address the generational question, "Is Jazz Dead?"

Jazz In The Alley Highlights Singer Shameia Crawford

Singer Shameia Crawford sings Before I Let Go by Frankie Beverly and Maze at Jazz In The Alley Norcross.

Mental Health Awareness Month 2022: Dr Boyd of Elite Behavioral Medicine

We all need to be mentally healthy.... Dr Michael Boyd of Elite Behavioral Medicine speaks with us about behavioral health services and mental health.

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Fall in Love with HGTV's New Series, 'Married To Real Estate'

1/7/2022

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Powerhouse real estate broker and designer Egypt Sherrod and her husband, builder Mike Jackson, know plenty about juggling booming property businesses, pleasing clients, managing a home and raising three daughters and they make it look effortless and fun in their new HGTV series Married to Real Estate.

In the eight-episode season, which premieres on Thursday, Jan. 13, at 9 p.m. ET/PT and is available to stream on discovery+, Egypt and Mike will marry their considerable complementary talents to help families land a perfect home in their ideal neighborhood. Egypt will leverage her knowledge of the housing market, financial prowess, and design sensibilities - skills she honed in her business life and as the star of her HGTV hit series Property Virgins and Flipping Virgins - to find affordable houses in desirable Metro Atlanta locations for her clients. And, with smart expenditures that yield breathtaking results, Mike and his team will renovate the properties to help increase their value and return on investment.

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Eight-Episode Series Premieres on HGTV
Thursday, Jan. 13, at 9 p.m. ET/PT

In the premiere episode, Egypt and Mike will tour two unique properties with a couple who is passionate about mid-century modern style. The chosen house has original features the buyers want to keep, including a statement stone fireplace and wood-paneled walls, so Egypt and Mike will incorporate those elements into the renovation. At the reveal, the duo will wow their clients with a bright, open floor plan that includes a sleek kitchen with a waterfall island and an entertaining room with a built-in bar. Throughout the season, Egypt and Mike also will collaborate and compromise to manage their own personal and home projects, including building a basement design studio, searching for a new office space and creating a big girl bedroom for their youngest child.

While waiting for Married to Real Estate to premiere, fans of Egypt and Mike can catch them in action as guest judges in the last season of HGTV's mega-hit home renovation competition series Rock the Block, as well a s stream Egypt's previous HGTV series on discovery+. The duo also will star as one of the four competing teams in season three of Rock the Block in early 2022.

More Married to Real Estate content will be available on HGTV's digital platforms. Fans are invited to connect at HGTV.com and by following @HGTV and #MarriedtoRealEstate on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok. In addition, fans can follow Egypt (@egyptsherrod) and Mike (@djfadelf) on Instagram. The episodes also will be available on HGTV GO the same day and time as the linear premieres, Thursdays at 9 p.m. beginning Jan. 13.

Married to Real Estate is produced by 51 Minds Entertainment.

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Salute To Fashion Hosted by Vivica A. Fox and Miss Lawrence

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Janet Jackson Is Spilling All The Tea In Lifetime Documentary

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Join Us In Norcross For The Finale of Jazz In The Alley Concert 2021

9/7/2021

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We've had a great 2021 Jazz In The Alley concert series. Although the rain almost stopped one of the shows, thanks to Anonymous Da Band's willingness to continue and the faithful JITA fans we weathered the rain and the concert continued.

Our final concert for 2021 Jazz In The Alley concert series will feature Shena Renee.

Held in historic downtown Norcross, Georgia, (Betty Mauldin Park), Jazz In the Alley has an upward attendance of 1,000 and IT'S FREE, thanks to generous sponsors like the City of Norcross, Peachtree Awnings, Elite Behavioral Medicine, and When We Speak TV so bring your entire family.

September 25, 2021
Concert begins at 7:30PM.

For more information and updates, follow Jazz In The Alley and When We Speak TV on all social media platforms.

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Singer Julie Dexter Explores The Purpose of Life

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THE JOY OF BEING A MUSICIAN WITH GRAMMY NOMINATED GUITARIST, ROD HARRIS JR

Grammy Nominated Guitarist Rod Harris Jr Explains His Joy of Being A Musician

Grammy nominated guitarist, Rod Harris Jr shares with When We Speak TV the joy of being a musician.

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ATLANTA BLACK GAY PRIDE'S 9TH ANNUAL PURE HEAT COMMUNITY FESTIVAL SET TO HONOR HIP HOP ICON DA BRAT & ENTREPRENEUR JESSECA “JUDY” DUPART

8/24/2021

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On Sunday, September 5th, Atlanta's Piedmont Park will welcome the 9th Pure Heat Community Festival; also known as a free “day of unity.” The free cultural event is equipped with market and food vendors, live celebrity and local performers, entertainment, educational forums, prizes & giveaways - all designed to bring together the spirit of community, pride, and vision. In partnership with The Vision Community Foundation, a portion of proceeds from the weekend’s festivities are used to benefit homeless LGBTQ+ youth and those impacted from HIV/AIDS.

This year’s festival will honor veteran hip-hop artist and two-time GRAMMY Award-nominee, Da Brat, and her fiance Jesseca “Judy” Dupart, the multi-millionaire business owner and CEO of Kaleidoscope Hair Products.

Pure Heat Community Festival 2021

Hosted by Bishop Oliver Clyde Allen III, Rashad Burgess, Melissa “DJ M” Scott and Julius "JuJu" James, the Pure Heat Community Festival is a front seat into a spectacular gathering of minority LGBTQ people and their allies in the heart of Atlanta.

“I’m super excited about being honored by the Atlanta Black Gay Pride and the Pure Heat Community Festival, especially alongside my baby. It’s like the perfect embrace to my recent full relocation here. Can’t wait to celebrate this with everyone. Thanks for sprinkling a dose of glitter on my life Atlanta,” shares Jesseca “Judy” Dupart.

Additional honorees include the founder of the Zeus Network, Lemuel Plummer; the city of Atlanta’s LGBTQ Affairs Coordinator, Malik Brown and legendary performer, Raquell Lord.

Follow the festival on social media by using the handle: @PureHeatCommunityFestival. For more information on the Pure Heat Community Festival visit: pureheatcommunityfestival.com and for information on Atlanta Black Gay Pride weekend visit ATLGayPride.com.

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Gary With Da Tea and Jermaine Sain

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NEW SUMMER TRACK "PRETTY BOY FREESTYLE" BY DAMEZ AVAILABLE NOW!

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NOW CASTING

7/14/2021

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From time to time, When We Speak TV hears about casting calls for shows, movies, commercials, etc. and we are all about sharing the information, so if you think that you are the perfect person for one of these castings, reach out to the contact on the flyer.....GOOD LUCK!!!

The Price Is Right

90 Day Fiance

Divorce Court

Extremely Close Brothers and Sisters

The Batchelorette

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Cynthia Bailey (The Real Housewives of Atlanta) and Jermaine Sain (When We Speak TV)

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CITY OF NORCROSS ANNOUNCES FREE CONCERT SERIES

6/3/2021

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With so many events being cancelled in 2020, it is super exciting to announce that Jazz In The Alley is coming back to Norcross, Georgia this summer!!!!

JAZZ IN THE ALLEY

Jazz at its best will be taking over Betty Mauldin Park late summer thru early fall from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Local eateries are jazzing things up with some delish chef specials to-go that make it a perfect date night or girl’s night out. During the band breaks, take an easy stroll and check out the deals in our downtown shops! Bring chairs, a cooler (no glass, please) and come chill.

2021 JAZZ IN THE ALLEY SHOW DATES

June 26th - Nubia Soul Goddess & Groove Centric
July 17th - Canelita Sabrosa
August 14th - Maiesha McQueen & Anonymous da Band
September 25th - Shena Renee

DID YOU KNOW THAT WHEN WE SPEAK TV IS
A SPONSOR OF JAZZ IN THE ALLEY?

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Are Suspiciously Low Priced Groceries At Lidl Too Good To Be True?

2/18/2021

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If you live in a particular region of the country, I'm sure you have seen a new grocery supermarket chain blossoming called Lidl. Although the chain is has been around since 1973, it's stores first opened in the US in 2017.

Are Suspiciously Low Priced Groceries At Lidl Too Good To Be True?

Personally, I can say that I have seen the increase of Lidl's presence in the Atlanta area. Just off the top of my head, I can think of at least 3 stores near my home.

I must admit that I am a Publix man but I do enjoy going to Lidl also to get particular items on my grocery list.

....but let me get to why we are actually posting this blog......Have you ever seen a Lidl commerical on tv or online? If so you may have noticed this guy questioning the avocodos!!!!!

THAT'S RIGHT!!! IT'S OUR FRIEND AND FORMER WHEN WE SPEAK TV GUEST, EMRAH KOTAN!!!

Like always, we are so excited to see our friends and supporters making moves..... In addition to being an actor, Emrah Kotan, is also a music instructor and classically trained percussionist. He's toured with one of our favorite artists, India Arie, and headlined Jazz In The Alley, a summer jazz concert series in which When We Speak TV is a co-sponsor.

WHEN WE SPEAK TV IS SUPER EXCITED FOR EMRAH!!!!!

Be sure to follow Emrah on social media

Facebook: Emrah Kotan
Instagram: Emrah Kotan

To find out more about Lidl, and it's "suspiciously low prices" go to lidl.com

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2022 Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame in Atlanta

BLACK MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT WALK OF FAME

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Lil John Roberts Invites You Out To Jazz In The Alley

Lil John Roberts invites you out to Jazz In The Alley in Norcross, Georgia

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POWERHOUSE PERFORMERS KID ‘N PLAY, 112, RAHEEM DEVAUGHN, PJ MORTON, TASHA PAGE-LOCKHART, CARL THOMAS AND MORE TAPPED FOR THE 7TH ANNUAL BLACK MUSIC HONORS

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Free Jazz Concert Series in Norcross, Georgia! 2022 Jazz In The Alley

2022 JAZZ IN THE ALLEY SHOW DATES

June 11th - The Senators featuring Tony Tatum
July 16th- Dexter Tolson and Chaz Shepherd
August 13th - Michael Cruse and Cleveland P. Jones
September 17th- FunkyardX

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ATLANTA BLACK GAY PRIDE'S 9TH ANNUAL PURE HEAT COMMUNITY FESTIVAL SET TO HONOR HIP HOP ICON DA BRAT & ENTREPRENEUR JESSECA “JUDY” DUPART

News Source: CR8

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CITY OF NORCROSS ANNOUNCES FREE CONCERT SERIES

JAZZ IN THE ALLEY

DID YOU KNOW THAT WHEN WE SPEAK TV IS
A SPONSOR OF JAZZ IN THE ALLEY?

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Are Suspiciously Low Priced Groceries At Lidl Too Good To Be True?

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THAT'S RIGHT!!! IT'S OUR FRIEND AND FORMER WHEN WE SPEAK TV GUEST, EMRAH KOTAN!!!

WHEN WE SPEAK TV IS SUPER EXCITED FOR EMRAH!!!!!

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​Lil John Roberts invites you out to Jazz In The Alley in Norcross, Georgia

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2022 JAZZ IN THE ALLEY SHOW DATES

*June 11th - The Senators featuring Tony Tatum *July 16th- Dexter Tolson and Chaz Shepherd *August 13th - Michael Cruse and Cleveland P. Jones *September 17th- FunkyardX

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Eight-Episode Series Premieres on HGTVThursday, Jan. 13, at 9 p.m. ET/PT

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I must admit that I am a Publix man but I do enjoy going to Lidl also to get particular items on my grocery list.

THAT'S RIGHT!!! IT'S OUR FRIEND AND FORMER WHEN WE SPEAK TV GUEST, EMRAH KOTAN!!!

WHEN WE SPEAK TV IS SUPER EXCITED FOR EMRAH!!!!!

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Lil John Roberts invites you out to Jazz In The Alley in Norcross, Georgia

June 11th - The Senators featuring Tony Tatum
July 16th- Dexter Tolson and Chaz Shepherd
August 13th - Michael Cruse and Cleveland P. Jones
September 17th- FunkyardX

Eight-Episode Series Premieres on HGTV
Thursday, Jan. 13, at 9 p.m. ET/PT

DID YOU KNOW THAT WHEN WE SPEAK TV IS
A SPONSOR OF JAZZ IN THE ALLEY?