A Celebration of Life
On Saturday, August 11, 2018 a “Celebration of Life” event was held to honor the 80th birthday of Mrs. Janie Baker Bruen. Two hundred family members and friends gathered at Carey Hilliard’s Restaurant Banquet Facility to share a memorable afternoon of testimonials, fellowship, good food and dancing. An array of speakers eloquently expressed memories from the past as well as … Continue reading “A Celebration of Life”
CBCF Conference: Health, “The Dream” and Impeachment
A n estimated 10,000 people filled the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Northwest Washington, DC over five days to hear vital issues facing African Americans and other minorities at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference. Organizers left no stone unturned during the 48th annual event that featured honorary co-chairs, Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey and Senator … Continue reading “CBCF Conference: Health, “The Dream” and Impeachment”
Announcing The 37th Annual Savannah Jazz Festival Lineup
2018 marks the 37th Annual Savannah Jazz Festival, the Lowcountry’s only entirely free week-long music festival featuring regional, national and international world-class jazz. Major investment provided by the City of Savannah Department of Arts, Culture and Historical Resources, and sponsored by Savannah Area Ford Dealerships, Miner Family Wines, The Marymor Family Foundation and others. The festival takes place in venues … Continue reading “Announcing The 37th Annual Savannah Jazz Festival Lineup”
Diversifying The 70th Emmy Awards
The 70th Primetime Emmy Awards aired Monday, September 17th on NBC. Hosted by Michael Che and Colin Jost, this year’s Emmy Awards show was the most diverse it has ever been. In fact, the majority of the entertainment was based around race. The hosts opened the show with a slew of racial jokes. A group of entertainers consisting of black … Continue reading “Diversifying The 70th Emmy Awards”
