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To all NNPA Member Publishers, Editors, Corporate Partners, Sponsors and Friends: As you know, this year marks the 195th Anniversary of the Black Press of America. The…

Damien Sneed, the multi-genre composer, bandleader, musician, and vocalist, announces a brand-new multi-media touring show for 2022, titled A Tribute to Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul. This dynamic presentation celebrating the amazing musical legacy of the late Ms. Franklin, arranged, and musically directed by Sneed, will feature an accomplished cast of jazz, gospel, and soul musicians and vocalists. The North American tour kicks off Thursday, February 3, 2022, at the Parker Playhouse in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and concludes on Sunday, March 20, 2022, at the Kupferberg Center for the Arts at Queens College in Flushing, NY.

     Rapper and activist Meek Mill is furthering his efforts to empower individuals whose lives have been significantly impacted by the flawed criminal justice system. According to Billboard, the Philly native—whose real name is Robert Rihmeek Williams—teamed up with fellow leaders from the REFORM Alliance to treat youth from his hometown to a 76ers game this holiday season.

The music and culture writer, who excelled as a musician, was 64.

     The American Black Film Festival  named actress-turned-director Halle Berry its official ABFF Ambassador in 2021. As the fest celebrated its 25th year, Berry proudly showcased her directorial debut Bruised. Normally the fest takes place in Miami, but this year ABFF’s Black films screened on their streaming service ABFFPLAY.com. Berry’s new film was one of the bright spots.

     According to Buzzfeed, the 53-year-old lead actor of “King Richard” recently said that he used to have so much sexual intercourse in his earlier years that he used to pass out in the midst of the act — after a split with an ex-girlfriend he called “Melanie.”

  ‘Diff’rent Strokes’ is returning in style! The beloved sitcom will be now starring some renowned names, a move likely to rekindle their fans’ memories. Set to return next month, the sitcom has the likes of Damon Wayans and Kevin Hart.

     Smokey left no stone unturned. He ran through his massive catalog of hits effortlessly. There was also no shortage of fun anecdotal stories and moments. Smokey shared a true story about Stevie Wonder and a time they collaborated on a song.  He then transitioned into the song that inspired the story “Tears of a Clown”.

     Turns out, deceased Southern rapper Young Dolph wasn’t engaging in a violent altercation or doing anything that would have brought about his death.

    Join us for a holly jolly Old Town Untapped! Our monthly street-festival is getting into the holiday spirit with a tree lighting at 7:30 pm, fireworks and a visit from Santa for photo ops with the kids! On the first Friday of every month, “Old Town” becomes the epicenter for art, food and music! Each event features live bands, a DJ, craft beer, food trucks, arts & crafts vendors and gallery tours at Bailey Contemporary Arts Center (BaCA). Old Town Untapped is free and open to the public. The holiday edition is December 3, 2021, from 6-10 pm, with headlining band Viva Learn more at www.pompanobeacharts.org.