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During this time of year, many people focus on buying physical gifts, but I’ve learned that giving experiences and spreading joy is more important. Several weeks ago, I had the chance to volunteer at a food and toy drive at New Mount Olive Baptist Church. This event was a team effort between New Mount Olive Baptist Church, Community Education Alliance (CEA) and the Mount Olive Development Corporation (MODCO). By working together, these groups created a great support system for people who needed it, and I felt proud to help make a difference in my own neighborhood.
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The latest cancellations extend a backlash that began earlier this year. After Trump removed the center’s board and named himself chairman in February, actor Issa Rae and the producers of Hamilton scrapped scheduled engagements, while musicians Ben Folds and Renée Fleming stepped down from advisory roles.
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It broke the record for the largest opening for an African American director, Ryan Coogler; it is also the second biggest opening for a Marvel Studios film behind The Avengers. It also opened more than other Marvel Studios hits such as Avengers: Age of Ultron, Captain America: Civil War, and Iron Man 3. This is the 18th straight number one opening for Marvel Studios.
The Historic Ali Cultural Arts is proud to present one of the most acclaimed new jazz performers in the world, Matthew Whitaker on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018 at 7 p.m. Tickets are from $15-$35.
“Fantastic Four Vol.1” issue 52. So why did it take 52 years for that character to make its solo debut on the silver screen? Well, apparently it takes five decades to make a populous-loving, near-perfect Black Marvel film. And it is worth the wait
Seventy-four year-old Jazz icon George Benson will be performing at the Arscht Center in Miami on Friday the 16th of February. This is a do not miss event to witness Jazz history. Most likely his last tour and your last time to experience the man once called the Nat King Cole of Jazz guitarist.
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