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The Terrell Show: A Spotlight on Chandra Currelley's Incredible Talent

8/7/2023

Hey ya'll we have another update on a friend of When We Speak TV!!!

And it's our friend, singer/actor Chandra Currelley, from many Tyler Perry plays and Tyler Perry's Bruh on BET+.

Recently Chandra Currelley was a guest on The Terrell Show!!!

....and guess what else? Chandra Currelley showed up to Jazz In The Alley Riverdale in support of When We Speak TV!!!
It was so refreshing to catch up with Chandra Currelley and words can never express how appreciative we are to have her love and support!!!
WE LOVE YOU CHANDRA!!!

Chandra Currelley

Chandra Currelley, Jermaine Sain, and Chester Lawrence at Jazz In The Alley in Riverdale, Georgia.

LJust a little background on Chandra Currelley.... Many people recognize her from her work with Tyler Perry but before that, Chandra was the lead singer of the R&B band, SOS Band, and she has performed in many musical theater productions by not just Tyler Perry but also Debbie Allen and Kenny Leon.
Chandra has appeared in at least eight of Tyler Perry's films, as well as, his series For Better Or Worse, which aired on the OWN Network and Bruh which airs on BET+.

Here's another little know fact about Chandra Currelley
Chandra credits LaTanya Richardson and Samuel L. Jackson for guiding her in the right direction professionally long before the married couple became Hollywood heavyweights.
In fact, Chandra says that Samuel L. Jackson, "paid for my theater workshop. "

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

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

Jermaine Sain SPEAKs with Melissa L Williams, Matt Cedeno, Lenny Thomas, Baadja Lyne Odums, and Blue Kimble of Tyler Perry's Ruthless

Actor Brian Jordan Jr from Tyler Perry's Sistas Sees Himself For The First Time

Actor Brian Jordan Jr from Tyler Perry's Sistas Sees Himself For The First Time

Many of you may recognize him from his role as Maurice on Tyler Perry's Sistas, actor Brian Jordan Jr, shares with Jermaine Sain, the first time he saw himself represented on television.

Daughter of Award Winning Music Legend, Diana Ross, Shares What Makes Her Happy

Daughter of Award Winning Music Legend, Diana Ross, Shares What Makes Her Happy

When We Speak TV had so much fun speaking with Rhonda Ross. Many of you may know her as the daughter of Diana Ross and Berry Gordy but she is so much more than just that!

Nashville's July 4th Celebration Is EXPLOSIVE

7/18/2023

Let Freedom Sing is a free, family friendly event that occurs on July 4th. Nashvillians and visitors from all over come to celebrate the holiday in downtown Music City.

The summer heat was turned up even hotter with the activities, and concerts. We began the day in Music City Walk of Fame Park, at the Amazon Family Fun Zone, which included inflatables, live music, a cooling station, and free samples of Dr Pepper's new Strawberries and Cream.

Thereafter, we head to Hyatt Centric hotel to speak with rising country artist, Tiera Kennedy, who performed the national anthem and opened the main show at Jack Daniel's Broadway Stage.

As the night drew closer, inclement weather brought the show to a pause but eventually the celebration continued with an explosive performance from country music superstar, Brad Paisley.....and ending the event with one of the country's largest July 4th fireworks shows synchonized to live music from the Nashville Symphony.

Remember to add Let Freedom Sing to your calendar for July 4th.

Let Freedom Sing Music City

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Tiera Kennedy Reveals How Words From Shania Twain Inspires Her Music

Rising country music star, Tiera Kennedy, speaks with When We Speak TV during the Let Freedom Sing! Music City event in Nashville.

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Tiera Kennedy Reveals How Words From Shania Twain Inspires Her Music

7/13/2023

Country Star, Tiera Kennedy speaks with When We Speak TV during the Let Freedom Sing! Music City event in Nashville.

Tiera Kennedy shares how words from Shania Twain have encouraged her during her music career.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT TIERA KENNEDY:
INSTAGRAM: @tieramusic

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT LET FREEDOM SING:
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Let Freedom Sing! Music City

Let Freedom Sing is a free, family friendly event that occurs on July 4th. Nashvillians and visitors from all over come to celebrate the holiday in downtown Music City.

Jazz Vocalist Greg Robbins: What Do YOU Speak?

Jazz Vocalist Greg Robbins: What Do YOU Speak?

Jazz Singer Greg Robbins speaks with When We Speak TV.

Night of Ideas Atlanta

The Power of Conversation: Highlights from Night of Ideas Atlanta 2023

In the spirit of the 60th anniversary of Dr Martin Luther King's "I Have A Dream" speech, Night of Ideas Atlanta 2023 explored how the historical concept of rights opens the present to new political, cultural, and ethical possibilities.

The Local Peach Supports Live Music at Jazz In The Alley in Norcross,GA.

7/11/2023

The Local Peach, located in Norcross, Georgia, is not only a great place to get meals and delicious treats, they also provide a locally sourced market. The market is over 90% women owned and over 50% minority owned.

The Local Peach is committed to helping preserve the environment by reducing waste and developing lasting relationships by supporting live music events in Norcross, such as
Jazz In The Alley, a free live jazz concert series.

SUPPORT THE LOCAL PEACH

Website: thelocalpeach.com
Instagram: TheLocalPeachGA
Facebook: TheLocalPeachGA

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT JAZZ IN THE ALLEY

thejazzinthealley.com

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MikTu Naturals Supports Diversity at Jazz In The Alley in Norcross, Georgia

MikTu Naturals is a sponsor of Jazz In The Alley, a free jazz concert series held in Norcross, Georgia. MikTu Naturals’ goal is provide meaningful self care & make you feel and look your best from the bottom up!

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Jazz Singer, Tony Hightower Dedicates His New Album To His Late Mother

At a time when jazz music could truly use a boost in listenership, singer Tony Hightower is on a mission to be the bridge to help a younger generation of appreciators crossover.

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Saxophonist Dexter Tolson Speaks About Determination

Saxphonist Dexter Tolson is not only a veteran of the US Army but also a great example of determination.

The 'Critter Fixers' Have Teamed Up with PetSmart Veterinary Services in Smyrna, Georgia

6/29/2023

The Critter Fixers, Dr Vernard Hodges and Dr Terrence Ferguson, have teamed up with PetSmart Veterinary Services !!!

When We Speak TV stopped by the grand opening to join in the festivities. This veterinarian-owned hospital is now open at:

2540 Cumberland Blvd SE
Smyrna, Georgia 30080

Staffed by a passionate local team that will give your pet the best care possible, from wellness exams, vaccinations, diagnostic testing, dental care and more.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT CRITTER FIXERS:
critterfixerveterinaryhospital.com

Critter Fixer Veterinary Hospital

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Hit Series, 'Married To Real Estate' on HGTV

Hit Series, 'Married To Real Estate' Is Back For Season 2 on HGTV

A dynamic duo both in life and work, powerhouse real estate broker and designer Egypt Sherrod and her husband, expert builder Mike Jackson, will return for a new 12-episode season of their HGTV breakout hit series Married to Real Estate

Jason Lee Speaks About His Bad Decisions

Jason Lee Speaks About Bad Decisions

Jason Lee of Hollywood Unlocked speaks with Jermaine Sain of When We Speak TV about bad decisions in his career.

RHOA Star, Marlo Hampton, Shares Opinion Of Her First Time On Television

RHOA Star, Marlo Hampton, Shares Opinion Of Her First Time On Television

Marlo Hampton talks about how she was represented on Real Housewives of Atlanta.

FREE Celebration with Saxophonist Richard Shaw Jr. In Norcross, GA

6/28/2023

Prepare yourself for a FREE night of great music and fun in the city of Norcross, Georgia.
On July 15, 2023, Richard Shaw Jr (celebrity saxophonist) will be performing at Jazz In The Alley- Norcross, a FREE summer jazz concert series, thanks to generous sponsors.

Performing at Jazz In The Alley - Norcross on July 15, 2023 will be vocalist Lavahi and saxophonist Richard Shaw Jr.

2023 Jazz In The Alley (Norcross) sponsors include: City of Norcross, Peachtree Awnings & Canopies, MikTu Naturals, The Local Peach, D7 Lounge, When We Speak TV, and Elite Behavioral Medicine.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT RICHARD SHAW JR
INSTAGRAM: @RichardShawJr

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ADDITIONAL 2023 JAZZ IN THE ALLEY NORCROSS DATES
August 12th
Teresa Kay Williams
Tiffany Goode

Sept 30th
Lord Yancyy

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MikTu Naturals Supports Diversity at Jazz In The Alley in Norcross, Georgia

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Tony Hightower Dedicates His New Album, Legacy, To His Late Mother

Tony Hightower Dedicates His New Album, Legacy, To His Late Mother

At a time when jazz music could truly use a boost in listenership, singer Tony Hightower is on a mission to be the bridge to help a younger generation of appreciators crossover.

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The Impact of Xernona Clayton

6/19/2023

During Bounce TV's red carpet premiere of Xernona Clayton: A Life in Black and White, Jermaine Sain speaks with guests such as Ambassador Andrew Young, Louis Gossett Jr, Mahdi Cocci, Timon Kyle Durrett, Jonathan Slocumb, and more about Xernona Clayton's influence in their lives.

Xernona Clayton, an extraordinary woman who has impacted our country so respectfully and quietly that many aren’t aware of her enormous contributions.
Her incredible career became the first Black woman in the South to have her own TV show, helped write the blueprint to desegregate hospitals in the South and even convinced a KKK Grand Dragon to renounce his position as well as the organization.

Xernona Clayton: A Life In Black and White

Xernona Clayton: A Life in Black and White

6/14/2023

Bounce TV, the popular broadcast and multi-platform entertainment network serving African Americans, will recognize Juneteenth with the premiere of an exclusive new documentary, Xernona Clayton: A Life in Black and White on Monday, June 19, at 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT.
Celebrating the life of one of the most unheralded civil rights icons and African American pioneers of our time, the documentary tells the amazing story of Xernona Clayton, an extraordinary woman who has impacted our country so respectfully and quietly that many aren’t aware of her enormous contributions.

Xernona Clayton: A Life in Black and White will spotlight the person who over her incredible career became the first Black woman in the South to have her own TV show, helped write the blueprint to desegregate hospitals in the South and even convinced a KKK Grand Dragon to renounce his position as well as the organization.

Xernona Clayton: A Life in Black and White includes insights from Ambassador Andrew Young, Martin Luther King III, Pamela Poitier, and broadcasting legends Tom Johnson and Pat Mitchell. Senator Raphael Warnock, NFL Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith, actor and rapper Tip “T.I.” Harris and other influential personalities also discuss their experiences with Ms. Clayton. The film is produced and directed by Emmy and Peabody award-winning director and producer Nancy Saslow and her Mishpookah Entertainment Group and executive produced by David Hudson.

Following its Bounce premiere, the documentary will be available on Brown Sugar, Bounce’s subscription video-on-demand service, where viewers can catch up on all Bounce originals anytime exclusively.
Brown Sugar is available on Apple TV, Roku, Chromecast, Comcast Xfinity X1, Cox Contour, VIZIO TVs, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Fire TV, Google TV and Android and Apple smartphones and tablets.
Visit www.BrownSugar.com for more information.

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Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame in Atlanta

Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame in Atlanta

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

Finding Happy with Cast Members Angela Gibbs and Kim Coles

Finding Happy with Cast Members Angela Gibbs and Kim Coles

Angela Gibbs and Kim Coles from Bounce's new original series 'Finding Happy' speak with Jermaine Sain about their happiest moments.

The Pink Awards: Celebrating Life, Strength, and Survival

The Pink Awards: Celebrating Life, Strength, and Survival

The 2023 Pink Awards were hosted by actors Carl Anthony Payne II and Malik Yoba. Honorees included Dallas Austin, Elisabeth Omilami, Jermaine Dupri, Pastor Jamal Bryant, and Ricki Fairley, for their stellar accomplishments and valued work in the community.

Lavahi & Richard Shaw Jr. Next To Take The Jazz In The Alley 2023 Stage

6/12/2023

Prepare yourself for a FREE night of great music and fun in the city of Norcross, Georgia.
When We Speak TV cordially invites you to the City of Norcross, Georgia, for the 2023 Jazz In The Alley concert series, a FREE summer jazz concert series, thanks to generous sponsors.

2023 Jazz In The Alley (Norcross) sponsors include: City of Norcross, Peachtree Awnings & Canopies, MikTu Naturals, The Local Peach, D7 Lounge, When We Speak TV, and Elite Behavioral Medicine.

Performing on July 15, 2023 will be vocalist Lavahi and saxophonist Richard Shaw Jr.

ADDITIONAL 2023 JAZZ IN THE ALLEY NORCROSS DATES:

August 12th:
Teresa Kay Williams
Tiffany Goode

Sept 30th:
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Experience the HEAT of the Jacksonville Jazz Festival

Experience the HEAT of the Jacksonville Jazz Festival

The 2023 Jacksonville Jazz Festival occured over the Memorial Day weekend with two stages of FREE entertainment in the heart of downtown Jacksonville, Florida.

TC Carson Speaks with When We Speak TV at Atlanta Jazz Festival

TC Carson Speaks with When We Speak TV at Atlanta Jazz Festival

We already know that you are saying...that's Kyle from Living Single.....NO...that's TC Carson, but ....YES....many people recognize TC Carson from his role as Kyle Barker in the hit sitcom, Living Single.

Saxophonist Dexter Tolson Speaks About Determination

Saxophonist Dexter Tolson Speaks About Determination

Saxphonist Dexter Tolson is not only a veteran of the US Army but also a great example of determination.

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Experience the HEAT of the Jacksonville Jazz Festival

6/9/2023

For over 40 years, many great musicians have graced the stage of the Jacksonville Jazz Festival, for this year When We Speak TV joined the 3 day celebration.
The 2023 Jacksonville Jazz Festival occured over the Memorial Day weekend with two stages of FREE entertainment in the heart of downtown Jacksonville, Florida.

We began our Jacksonville Jazz Festival experience as soon as we arrived, we sat down with our friend and previous When We Speak guest, Tromobonist Jeff Bradshaw. Thereafter, we headed to the Swingin Stage Sponsored by Publix for a performance by pianist Eddie Palmieri then we were off to the Groovin Stage Sponsored by Jacksonville Aviation Authority to enjoy Ron Carter's Foursight Quartet. We checked back in at the Swinging stage for Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis and finally ending the day at the Groovin Stage with Eric Roberson featuring Jeff Bradshaw.

Day 2, we explored the many vendors along the street and remained at the Swingin Stage the entire day for spectacular performances by The U.S Army Admbassadors Jazztet, Bassist Marcus Miller and to our surprise, our friend and previous When We Speak guest, trumpeter Russell Gunn joined Marcus Miller during the performance, The Swinging Stage ended with an electrifying performance by Chaka Khan!!!! But that didn't end the night....there was also a Jazz Jam Session until Midnight!!!

That brings us to our final day of the Jacksonville Jazz Festival at the Groovin Stage with vocalist Shemekia Copeland and on the Swingin Stage a performance from the 2023 Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition winner and one of jazz's newest stars and 2023 Grammy winner for Best New Artist and Best Jazz Vocal Album, Samara Joy!!! Back to the Groving Stage with legendary saxophonist David Sanborn. Closing the night on the Swingin Stage with Charlie Wilson, finalizing the festival with a dazzling fireworks display.

Chaka Khan performing at the 2023 Jacksonville Jazz Festival

Chaka Khan performing at the 2023 Jacksonville Jazz Festival

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Saxophonist Dexter Tolson Speaks About Determination

Saxphonist Dexter Tolson is not only a veteran of the US Army but also a great example of determination.

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