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Here is the beginning of my post.And here is the rest of it.

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Looking to broaden your musical horizons? Check J* Davey. After eight years in the industry and performing with the likes of Prince, Mos Def and Erykah Badu, the irreproducible J* Davey has my attention. Funk, New Wave, Soul, R & B, Hip Hop and raw energy combined make J* Davey the choice for those who dare to be different. With lyrics like "just because I am asking you to stay doesn't mean I

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Harriet’s Alter Ego’s signature feminine and flirty style is perfect for itinerant fashionistas. The line specializes in handmade clothing that transforms from spectacular daily wear to attention-grabbing evening pieces with a turn, flip, snap or tie.Tuff Like Iron’s electrifying color and graphic patterns have made it a highly demanded brand on international markets especially in France, Germany

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Remember when Floetry first arrived on the American scene? Marsha Ambrosius and Natalie Stewart went against all assumptions of what R & B should sound like and created something unique and groundbreaking- music that is hip-hop, soul, contemporary, vintage and eloquently expressed, feminine in power, sensuality and emotional range. After three widely received albums, vocalist Marsha Ambrosius is

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Visual Artist Jessica Ann Peavy at Rush Arts GalleryFloating between video vixen and video maverick, Jessica Ann Peavy produces imagined worlds where black women come face to face with self, story-telling and stereotypes. The intersection of Peavy's backgrounds in film and photography have resulted in an unparalleled visual language that blends color, shapes, lines and textures together in a

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Youth Black Faith is more than music. It is a movement. Drawing on their lived experiences as members of an American hip-hop generation, YBF synthesizes talent and consciousness to create music that adds stylistic depth to Roots Reggae while maintaining the tradition of critiquing systems and societies.Reggae is constantly evolving and YBF holds an interesting place in the genre's growth. United

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The New Kingston Band is composed of Tahir (keyboard), Courtney (drums), Leighton (bass) and Steve (lead vocals & guitar). The group fluently plays all forms of Reggae music from old school Studio One, to Ska, to Rock Steady and Dub right up to high energy, percussive Dancehall. The Band's debut album, MANKIND features collaborations with noted artists Bushman, Richie Stevens and Half Pint. This

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15 years. 14 Parishes. 5 states. Actor Lacell Parnell is a force in Jamaican roots theater. Lacell is the first male actor to play a female character to such mammoth extents. He has re-invented Girlie once more in Girlie Year of Maternity, a three-year epic saga of Girlie's rowdy pregnancy guaranteed to have audiences in tears! Due to Girlie's epic success, Parnell is designing a sitcom with more

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SupraNova is the product of passion and professionalism. We won't enchant you with action words and promise unrealistic outcomes. However, we do guarantee that our use of unconventional approaches generates unforgettable results.Birthed January 2006, SupraNova was initially conceived by T. I. Williams in spring 2003. We provide creative forces and businesses with the guidance and support needed

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PaaShot is to Dancehall today what Master P was to hip-hop in earlier days- a savvy businessman with an acute understanding of the entertainment industry's potential in black markets. Musically, PaaShot spins Dancehall, hip-hop and Reggaeton in a meticulously crafted web of sound. Artistically, he designs video projects that delicately capture the essence of humanity with clarity and astounding

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SummerStage is a monster this year. Meet the mastermind behind it…Alexa Birdsong began her career organizing jazz and blues concerts and festivals for George Wein's noted company, Festival Productions, Inc. more than twenty years ago and has continued to produce major national and international festivals since.From cultural powerhouse Lincoln Center to the phenomenal CityParks Foundation, she has

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Apparently, Tehut-Nine and Mykal Fax were paying very close attention to Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's brotherly tag-team approach when making Bashment: The Fork in the Road, a movie about the grim realities of urban black life.Bashment is filled with challenging edits and cuts, exciting shots and angles and all types of editorial extras that make movies interesting. The stellar quality of the

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As a play, Peaches left little to the imagination in the way of the emotionally ravishing experience of slavery. With quick wit and easy language, Progress Theatre expressed plantation life for a modern society steeped in the seeming benefits of contemporary capitalist America. Without missing a beat, Peaches fuses gospel, field songs and pure attitude. The audience is introduced to the character

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Since 2001, the Jerk Roots Yam Festival has authentically presented Caribbean culture through entertainment, food and craft in a family-friendly environment rooted in education and empowerment to over 60,000 attendees. From the inception, Festival organizers have remained committed to providing quality entertainment in a safe space. Organizers work to retain and build Caribbean culture by

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The Math Club has provided quality math supplemental educational services to underserved students in the North Bronx and Westchester for more than a decade. In 2003, The Math Club incorporated as a 501 (c)(3) and implemented an annual math competition for junior high school students.The Club is preparing for statewide and international growth! The Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Math Competition

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I remember Biggie Smalls rapping about letting his tape rock until it popped. It was a phenomenon I completely forgot, as CDs were the move in the 90s. Recently, I purchased a near complete cassette discography of Roberta Flack and the prophetic words of Biggie never rang truer. Roberta’s cassettes stay on full blast, full time in my apartment. Her svelte voice and sassy words ricochet off the

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"I can't promise you..."The low murmur of his voice rang softly between her ears that heard everything. But somehow, last night, as she listened greedily to his words, so much so that her small ears perked up and awkwardly outward, she could hardly hear anything from her ears that heard everything."That I won't hit you".She shuddered at his somehow unsure yet deathly certain words. Ann Eliza

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The eyes say it allOur eyes are by far the most expressive facial feature. In addition to letting the world know when we're happy, sad or indifferent, our eyes display our state of health. Desirable eyes are moist and shiny with clear irises and surrounded by smooth, even-toned skin. Most of us have wrinkles, discoloration on our eyes, uneven complexions around our eyes, the list goes on.Streets

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Sette Panni combines Italian design and Ethiopian hospitality for a culinary experience that mesmerizes the international palette. Finally, Harlem has its own street-side café where socialites and students sit and enjoy cappuccinos and cannoli's in high modern design. The menu features decadent appetizers, entrees and desserts for every type of budget and taste for the area's diverse patrons. The

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Amel Larrieux has been defying the role of women of color in popular music since her Groove Theory days. More than a million albums later, Larrieux is still proving she is as eclectic and unclassifiable as they come. Amel is the perfect combination of a distinct voice filled with soulful range and lyrics that get at the heart of human emotion. After the release of Infinite Possibilities her

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Cambridge is the illest leader of fashion's new school. It is hard to imagine a student barely out of college creating a line as mouth-watering as Tuff Like Iron! Forever fashion-forward, Cambridge started designing three years ago and made the move to retail her work in 2004. From Jamaica to Japan, Kendra keeps folks fly every step of the way. Now that New York has been Tuffened-up, Tuff Like

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New York is sizzling and transformation is in the air. New seasonal crops are phasing out the older ones, the days are longer, the sun is hotter, the moon brighter and excitement is everywhere. Its time to clean our bodies in preparation for what is sure to be a fantastic summer!By nature, fruits are cleansers and travel through the body sweeping dead cells and toxic matter from our nooks and

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H2WhoaWater is one of the body’s most important elements.Water makes up 65-75% of human body weight and is essential to all the body's functions. Our brain is more than 80% water. Our blood, which is red blood cells suspended in H2O, is 85% water. Water cushions our organs. Water transports nutrients throughout the body and filters toxins. Water affects our metabolism, digestion and elimination

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Now it seems the dancing has finally been subject to the much needed inspection it rightly deserves with the punctual creation and release of It's All About Dancing: A Jamaican Dance-U-Mentary by Director Jason "Jay Will" Williams and producer Carleene Samuels. The film, a product of Penalty Recordings in conjunction with Fine Gold Productions, boasts the bragging rights that come with being the

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