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Bronner Bros International Beauty Show in Atlanta- Feb 8-10, 2020

11/18/2019

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FEB. 8-10, 2020

You don't want to miss the Bronner Bros International Beauty Show in Atlanta. If you have never attended, it is a 3 day beauty show unlike any other.

• Learn more to earn more: With more than 100 professional education classes, the Bronner Bros Show is the place to sharpen your technical skills and earn CEU credits. Don’t miss the wide array of top notch education- all presented by leading beauty pros and participating companies.
• Explore the show floor: See launches and innovations first hand. Try and compare products and tools to see what work’s best for you and your clients
• Unleash your creativity: Get inspired by the latest trends and techniques in live demos. Share ideas with more than 25,000 like-minded pros
• Connect with industry icons: Network with some of the best stylists and barbers in the game. Make new contacts, speak directly with suppliers and build relationships
• Shop ‘til you drop: Stock up on what’s new-and-next at special prices. Bring a suitcase for the best cash & carry deals of the year!

At the Bronner Brothers International Beauty Show, you will experience the latest innovations and top trends in the beauty and barber industry. Featuring exciting entertainment, celebrity appearances, creative competitions, and educational classes, the Bronner Brothers International Beauty Show brings out the biggest names in the industry.

While exploring the exhibit floor, you can network with industry peers, learn a new skill, refine your technique, and stock up on all salon and professional needs.
Join over 30,000 beauty professionals at the nation's largest multicultural beauty event, The Bronner Brothers International Beauty Show.

Jermaine Sain (When We Speak TV) and James Bronner (Bronner Bros International Beauty Show)

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When We Speak TV (Jermaine Sain & Chester Lawrence) covers Bronner Bros Hair Show in Atlanta

Jermaine Sain and Gizelle Bryant (Real Housewives of Potomac).

Singer Anthony Hamilton and Jermaine Sain

Actress Keke Palmer's Hair Story: Bronner Bros International Beauty Show

Fulton County Arts & Culture Focuses on Families this Fall with Thomas Dorsey Exhibition and Fulton Families Photos

10/6/2019

NEWS SOURCE: Hatchett PR

Jean & Andrew Young family (Photo Credit: Thomas Dorsey)

As they continue their 40th Anniversary Celebration this fall, Fulton County Arts & Culture is presenting a fabulous photography collection and inviting Fulton County families to pose for their very own portraits. From October 30 through November 14, visitors to the Southwest Arts Center Gallery will enjoy an exhibition of striking photos by renowned photographer Thomas Dorsey entitled Family: Pride, Dignity and Togetherness featuring notable Atlanta families including those of Andrew Young, Hank Aaron, Ed Spriggs and Marvin Arrington, Sr. In association with the Dorsey exhibition, during October and November, families from Fulton County can participate in Fulton Families Photo Days at six events across the county. Admission is free for the Dorsey exhibition and the photos events.

“We believe the arts are essential to the social, spiritual, and intellectual health of our communities,” states Lionell Thomas, Director of Fulton County Arts & Culture. “We’re honoring the legacy of renowned family portrait photographer Thomas Dorsey with an exhibition of his work, and we are celebrating the beauty and diversity of our own Fulton County family by inviting residents to have their portrait taken. We hope they enjoy the art and come celebrate with us!”

Carolyn & Tom Dorsey family (Photo Credit: Thomas Dorsey)

Rosemary & Don Jackson family (Photo Credit: Thomas Dorsey)

Thomas Dorsey exhibition Family: Pride, Dignity and Togetherness

There will be an Opening Reception on Wednesday, October 30 from 6-9 pm, and the exhibition will be on view through November 14 at the gallery at Southwest Arts Center, 915 New Hope Road SW, Atlanta, GA 30331. The gallery is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 am to 5 pm. Admission to the exhibition is free.

Thomas Dorsey was born in Augusta, GA, but grew up in Chicago, IL. After a four-year stint in the Air Force, he worked at the Post Office for a decade. Then he became interested in art and pursued a degree in Fine Art from the Art Institute of Chicago. He fell in love with photography which led him to start a business with his wife centered on family portraiture. During the next 32 years he made a name for himself beginning in Chicago, and then in Atlanta, by taking photos of families in their homes. The Family: Pride, Dignity and Togetherness exhibition showcases selected photos of prominent African American families from Fulton County and Chicago taken between 1978 and 2002.

“I cannot say how one should view these images, but the title reflects the positive potential of the human spirit I saw every time I was given the opportunity to trip the shutter!” - Thomas Dorsey

Vivian & Mack Jones family (Photo Credit: Thomas Dorsey)

Marylin & Marvin Arrington family (Photo Credit: Thomas Dorsey)

Azira & Jesse Hill with grandchildren (Photo Credit: Thomas Dorsey)

Fulton Families Free Photo Days

Fulton County Arts & Culture invites Fulton families to have their family portrait taken for free this fall. In celebration of the work of Thomas Dorsey and his exhibition at Southwest Arts Center which showcases photographs of families, they have created events across the six county districts to continue building relationships, sharing stories, and engaging directly with residents. Here are the locations, dates and times for Fulton Families Photo Days events.

*Note families are asked to RSVP in advance for the location they will visit for their free family portrait.

District 1 – Saturday, October 19 from 10 am – 2 pm
John Creek Art Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road Bldg. 700, Johns Creek, GA 30097
RSVP here: FultonFamilies.D1

District 2 – Saturday, October 26 from 10 am – 2 pm
Alpharetta Arts Center, 238 Canton Street, Alpharetta, GA 30009
RSVP here: FultonFamilies-D2

District 3 – Saturday, November 9 from 10 am – 2 pm
Abernathy Arts Center, 254 Johnson Ferry Road, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
RSVP here: FultonFamilies-D3

District 4 – Saturday, October 12 from 10 am – 2 pm
Helene S. Mills Senior Multipurpose Facility, 515 John Wesley Dobbs Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30312
RSVP here: FultonFamilies-D4

District 5 – Saturday, November 16 from 10 am – 2 pm
ArtsXchange, 2148 Newnan Street, East Point, GA 30344
RSVP here: FultonFamilies-D5

District 6 – Saturday, November 2 from 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Fairburn Library, 60 Valley View Drive, Fairburn, GA 30213
RSVP here: FultonFamilies-D6

Fulton County Arts & Culture is celebrating 40 years of creative leadership, improving and enhancing the lives of Fulton County residents and visitors through the arts. Their mission is to ensure all citizens have access to the arts for the passion they inspire, the quality of life they afford, and the economic impact they make in the community. FCAC provides broad access to arts programming including classes and free performances at their six community Arts Centers; generous support for area artists and arts organizations through Contracts for Services arts funding; outreach through their numerous community partnerships; and diverse public art experiences through the Fulton County Public Art Program. For more information visit: fultonarts.org.

2019 Shades of Nubia Festival in Atlanta.

9/23/2019

The Shades of Nubia Festival is an event that honors the creative genius and achievements of black women and provides exposure to the awesome talent of black women, that continues to breathe life into our communities through the arts.

Watch these amazing sisters, as they showcase their creative artistry through music, spoken word, fashion, and dance!

One of the awesome women that performed at the 2019 Shades of Nubia Festival is our dear friend, and When We Speak TV guest, Shameia Crawford.

Shameia Crawford performed original songs off her Birthright and This Life albums.

For more information about Shameia Crawford

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Instagram: ShameiaMusic

YouTube: Shameia Crawford

Twitter: ShameiaMusic

Bring Out The Entire Family for the Duluth Fall Festival in Duluth, Georgia

9/1/2019

The Duluth Fall Festival is a fun filled weekend of live music, food, carnival rides, vendors, and more that benefits the beautification of downtown Duluth, Georgia.

To see some of the projects undertaken by the Duluth Fall Festival, see the Festival Projects page.

FESTIVAL EVENTS

OPENING CEREMONY

Immediately after the Parade, join us at the Festival Center Amphitheater for the Opening Ceremony. The Parade Grand Marshal and Honorary Grand Marshal, and other local dignitaries, will be honored.

DULUTH DONUT DASH 5K RACE

Promptly at 8:00, the race starts with runners winding through historic Duluth. At the end of the race, participants receive a complimentary donut and coffee, courtesy of Dunkin Donuts on Buford Hwy, Duluth. The Festival also provides water and energy snacks.

WORSHIP ON THE GREEN

Make plans to join us for “Worship on the Town Green” on Sunday morning with a community worship service beginning at 10 a.m. at the Duluth Town Green. This service will be led by staff, musicians and members of Duluth First United Methodist Church.

ENTERTAINMENT

The Duluth Fall Festival provides continuous entertainment during the two days of the Festival at two venues. During the weekend more than 20 acts will perform a variety of music and dance. The Festival Center Stage hosts bands and dance acts, while the Parsons Alley stage hosts smaller bands and acoustic music in an intimate setting. Throughout the Festival, you may run into street performers, such as puppeteers or our Festival scarecrow mascot.

FESTIVAL CARNIVAL

The Duluth Fall Festival Carnival returns this year to host a full-fledged carnival, with a variety of rides and games. Be sure to take a ride on the Ferris wheel, where you can get a bird’s eye view of the continually changing Duluth skyline.

FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

For a complete list of events and times, go to the Duluth Fall Festival website at: duluthfallfestival.org

ARTS AND CRAFTS

More than 250+ arts and crafts vendors participate in the Duluth Fall Festival. Vendors offer everything from paintings and photographs, wood crafts, pottery and glassware, furniture, floral arrangements and decorative accessories, baskets, adult and children’s clothing, doll clothes and toys, jewelry, candles, soap and more. All items must be handmade or hand-decorated; no commercial products are allowed.
Several of the same Arts & Crafts vendors return to the Festival year after year; When possible, returning vendors are located in the same general area. Most vendors are local or from the southeast. However, with our growing reputation as one of the best festivals in the southeast, we are fortunate enough attract vendors from as far away as Texas and Ohio.

FOOD

The Duluth Fall Festival has more than 50 booths offering a variety of food and refreshments for breakfast, lunch and dinner. From coffee, lemonade, cream soda, and slushes to breakfast biscuits, kettle corn, hamburgers, hotdogs, gyros, and alligator, there is something to please every palate. And it wouldn’t be complete without sweets, such as snow cones, funnel cakes and candy apples.
The Food Vendor committee works hard to ensure that there is a variety of fare to choose from, with as little duplication as possible.

DULUTH FALL FESTIVAL PARADE

Come see local schools—elementary through high school with different activities, fire trucks, antique cars, local dignitaries, boy scouts, girl scouts, dance classes, sponsors, and clowns! The parade begins Saturday at 10:00 am. Streets close by 9:45 am so come early.

MAN'S CORNER

Welcome to Man’s Corner where, you will find the wonderful folks and products geared for men along with LIVE COLLEGE FOOTBALL GAMES in the Football Tent.
Man’s Corner is located between the Festival Stage and Duluth City Hall

KID'S CORNER

Younger kids can find all sorts of amusements to keep busy in Kid’s Korner. Activities include inflatables, slides, and “bounce” houses. Booths nearby will be selling popcorn, funnel cakes, drinks and standard festival fare. Ticket prices vary and are available at each activity.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE DULUTH FALL FESTIVAL

Actress Keke Palmer's Hair Story: Bronner Bros International Beauty Show

8/22/2019

At the Bronner Brothers International Beauty Show, you will experience the latest innovations and top trends in the beauty and barber industry. Featuring exciting entertainment, celebrity appearances, creative competitions, and educational classes, the Bronner Brothers International Beauty Show brings out the biggest names in the industry.

While exploring the exhibit floor, you can network with industry peers, learn a new skill, refine your technique, and stock up on all salon and professional needs.
Join over 30,000 beauty professionals at the nation's largest multicultural beauty event, The Bronner Brothers International Beauty Show.

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2019 BRONNER BROS INTERNATIONAL BEAUTY SHOW

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Twerk and Flirt by Keke Palmer

Cornbread Fish'n Collard Greens: Inside The Music by Anthony Hamilton

8/22/2019

In Cornbread Fish’n Collard Greens, Grammy-Award Winning Singer and Songwriter, Anthony Hamilton, describes in vivid detail the passion, inspiration, and methodology behind his large catalog of music. The father of six, Hamilton is very big on family unity and the importance of instilling moral values and wisdom into each generation. Drawing upon his own experiences, from his early childhood to manhood, Hamilton shares his intriguing thought process and validates how his body of work directly reflects his real-life experiences.

Purchase Cornbread Fish 'N Collard Greens: Inside The Music today!!!

Anthony Hamilton and Jermaine Sain at Bronner Brothers International Beauty Show.

Fans of Hamilton will be mesmerized and emotionally touched to discover the meaning behind their favorite songs. It is rare to be given access into the talented mind and technique of such an acclaimed musician. Growing up in the south, food played a significant role in Anthony Hamilton’s life. Included in the book are some of Anthony Hamilton’s favorite delicious recipes. His favorites being Cornbread, Fish and Collard Greens. Many have come to believe, the cornbread gave him his stability, the fish gave him his serenity, but the collard greens gave him his soul, making him the musical icon he is today!

Gizelle Bryant Is Making Her Mark As An Author!!

8/20/2019

Many of you many know Gizelle Bryant from the reality tv show, Realhousewives of Potomac. In addition to being a reality star, Gizelle is also making her mark as an author, with her new book, My Word.

Gizelle Bryant and Jermaine Sain at the Bronner Brothers International Beauty Show in Atlanta.

After marrying her college sweetheart, Ginger Williams gave up her own professional dreams to help her husband follow his dream of building a megachurch. It’s not long before Ginger and her husband, Jeremy, turn a small D.C. church into a burgeoning empire....catapulting the couple into a popular powerhouse. But with a bigger spotlight comes more temptation...and the power is corrupting Jeremy in ways Ginger never imagined. When she seeks the advice of her peers on the First Ladies’ Council, she’s shocked when they tell her to accept Jeremy’s infidelities so she doesn’t damage the church and affect the many business opportunities coming their way. With every part of her life—family faith, and finances—hanging in the balance, Ginger must decide if she will continue to live in the shadow of the sins of her husband...or face life on the other side of the pulpit.

When We Speak TV would like to congratulate Gizelle Bryant on the publication of her book and we wish her the best in all her endeavors.

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Hammonds House Honors Celebrates and Recognizes Excellence in Black Visual Art

8/5/2019

Hammonds House Museum presents Hammonds House Honors, an evening of celebration and recognition of excellence in Black visual art. In the inaugural year iconoclast photographer Roy DeCarava is remembered on the 100th Anniversary of his birth, and seven individuals who elevate the visual art of the African Diaspora through their passion, creativity and commitment to artistic and cultural excellence will be honored. The evening will kick off with a cocktail reception at 6:15 pm, followed by a glamorous award show at 7:30 PM. Monica Pearson will serve as host. In keeping with the spirit of this artistic occasion, dress will be artistically chic. The 2019 Hammonds House Honors will take place on September 12 at Southwest Arts Center, 915 New Hope Road SW, Atlanta, GA 30331. Tickets are available at hammondshouse.org/events.

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BronzeLens Film Festival: Celebrating 10 Years

7/29/2019

#BronzeLens #BLFF19

BronzeLens Film Festival will be celebrating its 10th annual festival August 21-25, 2019. BLFF was created to promote Georgia as the new film mecca for people of color. Georgia now ranks third nationally when it comes to film and television production generating over $6 billion dollars to the state’s economy on an annual basis. There is a vibrant production community here, from studio films to indies.

BronzeLens seeks to showcase films by seasoned as well as the “next generation” of filmmakers that are by, for and/or depicting people of color, particularly of the African Diaspora. The Festival features outstanding films and workshops, Master Classes and Conversations about the art and business of filmmaking. Previous partners have included BET, HBO, OWN, Turner and many others.

BronzeLens Film Festival has been approved as an Academy Awards® qualifying festival for the Short Film Awards.
Recipients of BronzeLens Film Festival qualifying awards will be eligible for consideration in the Short Film category of the Academy Awards® without the standard theatrical run, provided the film otherwise complies with Academy rules.

Atlanta Events: August 2019

7/28/2019

FREE JAZZ CONCERT IN NORCROSS, GEORGIA

JAZZ IN THE ALLEY CONCERT SERIES- AUGUST 17, 2019

FEATURING YEMICONGA & THE 4 KORNERS

Jazz in the Alley is a free jazz concert series sponsored by the City of Norcross, Georgia, Peachtree Awnings, Elite Behavioral Medicine, and When We Speak TV.
The series aims to showcase various jazz artists with diverse genre backgrounds.

Jazz In The Alley Website

DRAGONCON

August 29 - Sept. 2, 2019

Dragon Con is a giant popular-culture convention for science fiction, fantasy, gaming, art, comics, music, and film, with panels, contests, vendors, and a banquet in five downtown hotels, plus a Dragon Con Parade down Peachtree Street on Saturday at 10 a.m.

DATE NIGHT: SURF & TURF HANDS ON

WITH CELEBRITY CHEF ELLIOT FARMER

August 16, 2019

Chef Elliott Farmer is a local cater, private chef, food consultant, and television personality, featured on two seasons of Cutthroat Kitchen on Food Network.

He continues to grow his fan base via cookbooks, a radio show, TV pilot, and his very own spice blend.

Chef Elliott Farmer understands the sensual side of cooking and in this date night class he hopes to bring back the romantic spark in your kitchen. You'll learn to create this delicious summer surf and turf menu, with a side of romance for good measure.

Crab Dip
Summer Vegetable Pasta Salad
Seared Ribeye
Blackened Salmon
Roasted Green Beans with Almonds
Garlic Parmesan Whipped Potatoes

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Chandra Currelley's Birthday Celebration at St. James Live

August 31, 2019

St. James Live
3220 Butner Rd
Atlanta, GA 30331

DOORS OPEN AT 6:00PM
Currelley-Young was a member of the SOS Band from the late 1980s up until 1992, when Chandra left the band to pursue a career in acting and theater. Because of her background in theater, Currelley-Young was selected by Debbie Allen to be the featured soloist in her production "Soul Possessed" which debuted at the Alliance Theater in Atlanta, Georgia.

Currelley-Young was asked to perform in the 1995 Apollo Revival of The Wiz as Evillene The Wicked Witch of The West and was then selectively chosen to act in David Petrarca's hit production, Dinah Was, the story of singer Dinah Washington. She established her acting career by appearing in Tyler Perry's Madea's Big Happy Family and many other of his productions.

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PIEDMONT PARK ARTS FESTIVAL

AUGUST 17-18, 2019

The Piedmont Park Summer Arts Festival is a 2-day outdoor event with an emphasis on the visual arts and family fun presented by the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, for people of all ages, customs, and interests. The Midtown community of Piedmont Park is considered to be home to one of the largest and most enthusiastic art buying communities in metro Atlanta. The Piedmont Park Summer Arts and craft festival bringing back the tradition to Atlanta’s arts community.