Ruth P. Watson- On the First Female Banker in U.S. History, Who, By the Way, Was Black
Book Reviews, News — April 17, 2024 at 1:14 amCover photo- Maggie Lena Walker, on the cover of Forbes Magazine in 1927. Inside photo- Ruth P. Watson. Educator, Historian and Author.
By Buddy Sampson
American history sometimes gets it wrong. The great accomplishments of American history somehow end up with Caucasian faces, overshadowing the monumental achievements of people of color. Ruth P. Watson, author, historian, and educator explores the journey of...
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NAMM 2024- Not Just an Event
By Donnell Spencer Jr.
Anaheim- California 2024- The NAMM Show 2024 in Anaheim, California, was not just an event,...
Mar 3, 2024 23:14
Business and Lifestyle, Commentary, Community News
African American Men- Watch Carefully The Staffs of your Doctors
Cover and Inside photo: Musician and Publisher Buddy Sampson. Cover photo: Bob Delgadillo.
First, Happy New Year.
We’ve...
Jan 14, 2022 13:35
Business and Lifestyle, Style, Travel
VNo Retreat-A Transformative Experience in Paradise
Cover photo- VNo Retreat Curator and CEO Suyen Mosely. Inside photo: Surfing at VNo Retreat will help give you the tranquility...
Dec 1, 2022 23:17
Entertainment, Restaurant Row
Daphne Maxwell Reid-Travelling Through Time with Grace, Soul and Mother Wit
Cover and Inside photo- Daphne Maxwell Reid. Photo by Tim Reid.
By Buddy Sampson
Daphne Maxwell Reid is a television icon....
Oct 21, 2020 20:46
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Amber Claire- People You Should Know
Cover photo- Amber Claire. Inside photo- Amber Claire and Mariah Carey.
A New Butterfly Spreads Her Wings- And Flies
By Buddy Sampson
Butterflies are among the most beautiful creatures on earth. They are metaphors for the transformative qualities of life’s journey. Many spiritual leaders believe that...
July 28th, 2020 | Entertainment, People You Should Know | Read More
Holly Wood- Sex Therapist
Cover and Inside Photo- Holly Wood specializes in helping rape and sexual trauma patients. She also does couples therapy.
Sex and Intimacy in the age of Covid-19
By Buddy Sampson
We are living in a troubled age. A troubled age in which the coronavirus, Covid 19 has redefined trauma and sexual relationships....
July 27th, 2020 | Community News, Health and Safety | Read More
Natalia Bilbao- Serving Up a Bright future in Hollywood
Cover and Inside photo- Natalia Bilbao- Actress, Tennis Professional, Host.
People You Should Know
By Buddy Sampson
Natalia Bilbao has always been an actress. Even as a young tennis star, excelling as the runner up at the Euskadi Junior championship in Northern Spain, Natalia loved to entertain audiences...
July 21st, 2020 | Entertainment, People You Should Know | Read More
Christopher Dukes-Improvising His Way Through Life’s Obstacles
Cover and Inside Photo- Christopher Dukes. He can be seen in the UrbanFlix TV series, “Pump.”
People You Should Know
By Buddy Sampson
When Christopher Dukes, a very handsome man, called in for the interview, I joked with him “to stay away from my ladies,” because he was too handsome....
July 16th, 2020 | Entertainment, People You Should Know | Read More
Lanett Tachel- A New Voice Drops on Hollywood
Cover and Inside Photo- Lanett Tachel-debuting her new series, “Pump.”
People You Should Know
By Buddy Sampson
The voices of Black producers and directors are more important than ever. There are many sides and perspectives that are important in the annals of African-American film and television...
July 13th, 2020 | Entertainment, People You Should Know | Read More
Hundreds Gather in the Memory of George Floyd
Cover photo: Clergy from all faiths show their solidarity in support of George Floyd. Inside photo- Protesters gather in front of Los Angeles City Hall to protest the senseless killing of George Floyd by police officers. Both photos by Kim Webster.
By Kim Webster
LOS ANGELES CA – Hundreds gathered...
June 9th, 2020 | Columnists, Kim's Kronicles | Read More
“Get Your Knee Off Our Necks..”
Cover photo: George Floyd, killed by the police in a modern day lynching. Inside photo- The Reverend Al Sharpton (second from left) speaks at George Floyd’s funeral. In the background, left is Ben Crump, civil right activist and Floyd family attorney.
By Buddy Sampson
The Reverend Al Sharpton eulogizing...
June 4th, 2020 | Commentary | Read More
ForeCast featuring JS Floyd- The Craftsmanship of their music has No Limits
Cover and Inside photo. ForeCast featuring JS Floyd, Jonathan Floyd, guitar (L), Stafford Floyd, keyboards.
By Buddy Sampson
On a chilly evening in the San Fernando Valley, the pianist, keyboard wizard and songwriter invited a journalist to his home, in a cul-de-sac hidden from the bustle of traffic...
February 20th, 2020 | Entertainment | Read More
Delores C. Johnson October 30, 1937- February 11, 2020
Cover and Inside Photo- Delores C. Johnson, Homemaker and Bakery Worker.
Delores C. Johnson
By Gail Jhonson and Buddy Sampson
Delores C. Johnson was the youngest of 3 children born on October 30, 1937, to her parents, the late Phillip E. Smith and Viola Dorothy Smith. Delores passed away on February...
February 17th, 2020 | Obituaries | Read More
Morris Day- The Quintessential Essence of Cool
Cover photo- Morris Day’s book, “On Time, A Princely Life in Funk,” is now available in book stores and online, Amazon. Inside Photo- Morris Day at the book signing in Westwood. Photo by Lamar Webster Photography.
By Buddy Sampson
Morris Day will always be cooler than you are. Just...
February 6th, 2020 | Book Reviews, Entertainment | Read More
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