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June 19, 2015– The Walk with Jordan Scholarship Foundation is pleased to announce the showing of 3 1/2 Minutes, Ten Bullets, a documentary about the murder of Jordan Russell Davis. The film will be at the Landmark Theatre’s Midtown Art Cinema, July 3-10. “This film thoroughly covers the details of my son’s death and the process through which justice was achieved,” said Lucia K. McBath, Davis’ mother and founder of the Walk with Jordan Scholarship Foundation. “In addition to informing people, we hope that it will inspire them to take action in their communities and work to influence the lives of others. That is what our foundation stands for, and it is why we are happy that the film is making a stop here in Atlanta, where we are headquartered.” Directed by Marc Silver, the documentary examines the death of Davis, a 17-year-old, who was gunned down at a gas station in Jacksonville, Fla., in November 2012. Michael David Dunn, has been sentenced to life in prison, after being found guilty of first-degree murder in Jordan’s death. Dunn also was convicted of three counts of attempted second-degree murder for firing at three other teenagers who were with Jordan. The incident started when Dunn asked the teens to turn down the music in their vehicle. A verbal confrontation ensued, and Dunn, claiming he thought the young men had a gun, began shooting into the vehicle, striking Jordan. Silver, who previously directed the acclaimed documentary Who is Dayani Cristal?, also served as the writer for 3 1/2 Minutes, Ten Bullets. The picture includes footage from the scene, interviews with witnesses, an examination of the investigation, and commentary from Jordan’s parents, McBath and Ron Davis. It was featured at the Sundance Film Festival in January, will be released in theaters by Participant Media this summer, …
Posted in 98TH ACADEMY AWARDS | Leave a commentGolden State Warriors Win The NBA Title
June 18, 2015View Sports Illustrated Gallery Here – http://www.si.com/nba/photos/2015/06/17/golden-state-warriors-win-nba-title/start Golden State Warriors 2015 NBA Champions
Posted in Fashion | Leave a commentNBA Legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson Makes Special Appearance During The Sky Is The Limit Basketball Camp
June 4, 20153-Time MVP Teaches Skills On and Off the Court Earvin “Magic” Johnson, NBA Hall of Famer and successful entrepreneur, made a special appearance at The Sky Is The Limit Basketball Camp in Cobb County on June 3. Johnson worked with more than 300 youth on skills for both on and off the court. The camp, created in 2001 by former professional basketball player Horace Burton, is located at Osborne High School (Randy Dye Sports Center), 2451 Favor Road in Marietta. “Basketball is an incredible tool to teach young people valuable life lessons,” said Johnson. “The same discipline and focus that I used in my professional basketball career, I apply in business today. I am excited to work with Coach Burton and inspire the minds of our future leaders.” The Sky Is The Limit Basketball Camp works to build the character, mind and body of participants ages six to 17 through the love of basketball. Youth learn the fundamentals of basketball as well as advanced skills to help them become competitive athletes. The Sky Is The Limit Basketball Camp is comprised of highly-skilled coaches, many of which are collegiate or professional athletes. “This isn’t your typical summer camp. We conduct intense practices and drills to teach mental toughness, work ethic and determination. The combination of all these traits help our campers be competitive at a very high level. Being able to share my personal knowledge and experience with youth and watch them develop their skills, has made it all worthwhile,” said Coach Burton who played professionally in Peru, New Zealand, France, and briefly with the Golden State Warriors of the NBA. During the June 3rd special appearance, Johnson addressed participants about how to be successful in life and basketball, followed by a brief skills demonstration on the court. About Earvin “Magic” Johnson Earvin …
Posted in Celebrity Profile, Fashion | Leave a commentSan Andreas in theaters May 29
May 23, 2015SAN ANDREAS (Warner Bros) Synopsis: After the infamous San Andreas Fault finally gives, triggering a magnitude 9 earthquake in California, a search and rescue helicopter pilot (Dwayne Johnson) and his estranged wife make their way together from Los Angeles to San Francisco to save their only daughter. But their treacherous journey north is only the beginning, and when they think the worst may be over…it’s just getting started. Cast: Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Carla Gugino, Alexandra Daddario, Ioan Gruffudd, Archie Panjabi, Hugo Johnstone Burt, Art Parkinson, and Paul Giamatti Official Movie Site: http://sanandreasmovie.com/ Official Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23VflsU3kZE Rating: PG-13 for “intense disaster action and mayhem throughout, and brief strong language.” Hashtag: #SanAndreas
Posted in Cinema, TV | Leave a commentENTOURAGE In Theaters June 3
May 22, 2015ENTOURAGE (Warner Bros) Synopsis: The family bond found between the characters in this film is one that celebrates how each individual’s contribution is critical to the success and survival of the entire team. To help engage the fans of this franchise, we will create a series of special activations and promotions leading up to the release of the film, that core fans can enjoy and that encourages new fans to become a part of the ENTOURAGE. Cast: Adrian Grenier, Jeremy Piven, Kevin Connolly, Jerry Ferrara, Jessica Alba, Liam Neeson, Haley Joel Osment, Mark Wahlberg, Ronda Rousey, Alice Eve, Emily Ratajkowski, Armie Hammer Official Movie Site: http://entouragemovie.com Rating: R Hashtag: #EntourageMovie ENTOURAGE IN THEATERS NATIONWIDE ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2015
Posted in TV | Leave a commentThe Soul Man Recap
May 6, 2015With just a few more weeks to go, THE SOUL MAN will wrap another season soon! For viewers who’ve been busy and haven’t had time to catch some of the episodes, check out the recaps below. Season Recaps The Soul Man “Mo’ Momma, Mo’ Problems” Boyce tries to stay out of the way when Lolli’s passive aggressive mother (Anna Maria Horsford) comes to visit, but he ends up right in the middle of the family drama. Meanwhile, Stamps lays it on thick to impress Kim and make her wish she never broke up with him. “Who Let the Dog In?” When Nikki brings a dog into the office without permission, Boyce feels she is undermining his authority as the boss. Meanwhile, Barton’s regular barbershop goes out of business so he and his cronies make Lolli’s salon their new hangout. “Wife of A Preacherman” In Boyce and Barton’s absence, an inexperienced Lolli must deliver a last-minute sermon. The congregation responds positively and much to Boyce’s surprise, Lolli gets the preaching bug. Meanwhile, Stamps wants to date a single mom, but he has to meet her son first. “Tell It Like It Isn’t” Boyce’s sermons about his fair-weather friend “Gooch” are popular with everybody but Gooch, who shows up unhappy about his dirty laundry being aired. Meanwhile, Barton doesn’t take the threats lightly and calls the cops, but Boyce has his own secrets and would prefer to leave the authorities out it. “Voice Over” When Lolli persuades Boyce to sell his “Boyce The Voice” memorabilia on eBay, it makes him nostalgic for his singing career. Meanwhile Barton volunteers at the homeless shelter and Stamps becomes an ordained minister online to avoid paying taxes. Shopping While Black” When Lolli is wrongfully accused of shoplifting at a posh department store, Boyce rallies thecommunity …
Posted in Highlight | Leave a commentAlpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Host 35th Annual Derby Brunch
May 6, 2015Hortense B. Perry Foundation ETA Omega Chapter- Louisville, Kentucky – 35th Annual Derby Brunch – May 2, 2015 – Ramada Plaza Hotel
Posted in Photos | 1 Comment141st Kentucky Derby – All About the Hats, Horse Racing & American Pharoah
May 6, 2015American Pharoah was the big winner at the 141st Running of the Kentucky Derby, which brought excitement, fashion and horse-race hoopla amongst a record-breaking crowd of 170,00 attendees to Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky May 2. Although I had hoped to travel to Louisville early – to witness the Oaks the day before the Kentucky Derby – I was only able to make it to the host city of “the most exciting two minutes in sports” (The Kentucky Derby) on Derby Day. But experiencing one day at the Kentucky Derby was like experiencing Christmas in May! I woke up excited that I had obtained press credentials for Sonya’s Spotlight Web Magazine, granting me access to the Red Carpet and Green Room, Dining Rooms, Millionaires Row, Skye Terraces and the Media Center. Of course I couldn’t be everywhere, so my assistant, Carla Johnson, and I mostly floated around Millionaires Row – mingling, betting on horses and taking a ton of photos. We chatted it up with attendees from Ohio, North Carolina, California and beyond. Since I’m no neophyte when it comes to attending The Kentucky Derby (I’ve attended six times), I knew that having the right chapeaux would make me a winner, even if the horse I bet on did not win. With Derby fun and fashion in mind, I met with Vernell “Grand Diva” Washington, Global Representative for Grace’s Hats and CEO of Grand Diva Enterprises (www.granddivaenterprises.com), a few days prior to the Derby. I told her I wanted a hat that was big and colorful, so she helped me choose a darling orange chapeaux from her myriad of colorful Nigerian imported hats. The flowers and feathers on top of the hat set it off and made me feel like a flower in bloom myself. My chapeaux was indeed, a winner. I couldn’t help but don it at the airport, after getting off my flight, where I got handclaps as I “Derby walked” down the concourse. Yes, there …
Posted in Movie News, Photos | Leave a commentThe Alphas Of Atlanta, Inc. Host Inaugural KENTUCKY DERBY Themed Day Event
May 6, 2015THE ALPHAS OF ATLANTA, INC SERVED AS HOSTS FOR THEIR INAUGURAL KENTUCKY DERBY THEMED DAY EVENT TO RAISE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR SEVEN METRO-AREA NONPROFITS TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY INVESTMENT IN THE LIVES OF YOUNG PEOPLE AND THE GREATER COMMUNITY. On May 2, 2015, the Alphas of Atlanta, Inc., a collective of the metro-Atlanta alumni chapters of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., hosted their inaugural Alpha Derby Day Party. The event, which carried a Kentucky Derby centered theme, took place at The City Club of Buckhead from 3-8pm, located in the heart of the Buckhead District. Through the efforts of the partner chapters located in Morrow/Clayton County, Duluth/Gwinnett County, Atlanta/Fulton County, Decatur/DeKalb County, Stockbridge/Henry County, Loganville-Conyers/Walton County, and Marietta/Cobb County, along with The LEAD Foundation, a total of seven (7) metro-Atlanta nonprofits were supported through this event. The event is drew a capacity audience of 700 of the metro area’s upwardly mobile professionals, along with corporate support from business sponsors such as Clorox, UPS, Sandtown Family Dentistry, Konstrux Designs, and others. The Alphas of Atlanta, Inc., held their kickoff mixer the evening of May 1, 2015 at the W Hotel in Buckhead at the rooftop venue Whiskey Blue. As the oldest intercollegiate fraternity established for African-American men established on the campus of Cornell University (in Ithaca, NY) on December, 4, 1906, the fraternity boasts members past and present such as (but not limited to) Martin Luther King, Jr, along with contemporary figures including Andrew Young, Dr. Walter Kimbrough (President of Dillard University), Lionel Ritchie, Omari Hardwick, Rob Hardy, and Hill Harper (among others). #AlphaDerbyParty. Web: www.AlphaDerbyParty.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/1565232000375579/
Posted in Movie News | 1 CommentAtlanta Jazz Festival Announces Schedule in Piedmont Park Memorial Day Weekend
April 29, 2015Atlanta Jazz Festival Announces Schedule in Piedmont Park for Memorial Day Weekend: May 22-24 Free festival offers Contemporary, Traditional, Swing & Latin Jaz Atlanta, GA — “We have an incredible roster of musicians coming to Atlanta from around the world to perform at the 38th Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival over Memorial Day Weekend,” says Camille Russell Love, Executive Director of the City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs. “And with three stages to enjoy, you’ll have lots of fabulous choices. Whether you like instrumentals or sultry vocalists, contemporary, traditional, swing or Latin Jazz, we will have something for every jazz lover. Visit our web site at www.atlantafestivals.com to learn more about the artists who are performing at this year’s Atlanta Jazz Festival.” The Atlanta Jazz Festival is FREE and open to the public. Here’s the schedule in Piedmont Park: Friday, May 22 Main Stage: 7:00 pm Mad Satta 9:00 pm Thundercat Saturday, May 23 Local Stage: 12:30 pm Tri-Cities High School Jazz Band 2:30 pm Jessie Davis & the Nebraska Jones Experiment 4:30 pm Kenosha Kid 6:30 pm Wolfpack ATL International Stage: 1:30 pm North Atlanta Center for the Arts Jazz Band 3:30 pm Dida 5:30 pm Banda Magda 7:30 pm Alfredo Rodriguez Trio Main Stage: 1:00 pm Contemporary Violinist Daniel D. 3:00 pm The Rad Trads 5:00 pm Marcus Strickland Twi-Life 7:00 pm Otis Brown III 9:00 pm Derrick Hodge Sunday, May 24 Local Stage: 12:30 pm Joe Gransden and his Big Band 2:30 pm Mastery 4:30 pm Jeff Sparks 6:30 pm Tony Hightower International Stage: 1:30 pm Fernanda Noronha 3:30 pm Strings from Haiti 5:30 pm Emrah Kotan 7:30 pm …
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