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Deja Barrett

Deja is a multi-media journalist, educated with a Bachelors degree in Communications from prestigious Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL. She currently resides in Atlanta, GA.

Shots Fired Charlotte Screening

Event Recap: “Shots Fired” Charlotte VIP Screening

Fox network may have a new hit series on there hands with Shots Fired.  A packed house of 300 locals filled Studio Movie Grill in Charlotte, North Carolina on Tuesday night to watch the advanced screening of Shots Fired. Filmed in the Charlotte area #ShotsFired is a 10-part event mystery that examines the dangerous aftermath of two racially …

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Macy's Culture Event in Atlanta

Macy’s Celebrates Black History Month with Culture Event

On Thursday, February 16th at Macy’s Department store in Lenox Mall art, expression, and inspiration coupled with music was brought to life as Macy’s paid homage to Black History Month. The two-day event held on Thursday and Friday had separate acts on both days featuring inspiring conversation and a celebration in honor of Black History Month. I attended Thursday’s event which featured …

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Remy Martin's block party

RÉMY MARTIN PRESENTS WARNER MUSIC AFTER GRAMMY’S BLOCK Party

Who doesn’t enjoy a good block party? Especially those rare ones that feature some of the biggest names in the music industry, celebrities, and alcohol–but not just any alcohol, RÉMY MARTIN to be exact. The Grammy’s which are held annually is “the recording industry’s most prestigious award, the GRAMMY, is presented annually by The Recording Academy. …

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FVWL

FVWL: From Vincy With Love “LookBook”

Island roots with a mainstream flair is how you may describe the inspiration of the FVWL Spring Lookbook collection. The collection features menswear includes sweatshirts, t-shirts, joggers and coordinating pieces with bold prints. The inception of FVWL began with Maxiell Goodluck and a friend who shared the same culture and desire to represent both their …

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Peete Family

Season 2 of “For Peete’s Sake” Returns Tackling Police Shootings

The Peete family has returned to TV screens and this season you witness a family transition as well as the family being active in the various tragedies involving young black men and police. Recently with police-related shootings at an all-time-high of un-armed African American males for Holly and Rodney, their focus is now on protecting their three …

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Joy Villa in Trump dress

Singer Joy Villa’s Music Soars After pro-Trump Grammy Dress

If worldwide attention is what she sought, attention is what she got. Singer Joy Villa hit the Grammy’s Red carpet and unveiled and ode to President Donald Trump in a dress reading “Make America Great Again” Did you know who Joy Villa was prior to February 12, 2017? most will answer “no”, neither did I. Yet …

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Valentines Day Roses for zodiac sign

What to Get Your Boo for Valentines Day Based on Their Zodiac Sign

Valentines Day is around the corner and if you’re one of the fortunate people to have a significant other for Tuesday’s lover’s appreciation day and can’t figure out a gift, try buying one based on their for a change. ElleDecor.com asked astrological expert Ophira Edut of AstroStyle about what your zodiac sign says about your preferences. …

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Dr. Jackie and Dr. Heavenly

Paging Dr. Heavenly, Dr. Jackie for Open & Honest Radio Show

If Sundays weren’t enough for you Married to Medicine stars Dr. Heavenly and Dr. Jackie has joined forces to create a new a radio show. “The Open and Honest Show” with Dr. Heavenly and Dr. Jackie features the two doctors with distinctively different personalities yet having a mutual respect for each others point of views. They will share advice …

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