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

Wow, And a Bit of Ooh and Ahh, Too- Cirque Du Soleil Volta

Cover and Inside photo- Volta- a hair-raising experience. Photo by Matt Beard. A Hair-Raising Experience By Buddy Sampson Wow. That one word can sum up the latest installment of the Cirque Du Soleil series, Volta. With the pyrotechnic performances of the many participants of the extravaganza, Volta is...

February 2nd, 2020 | Entertainment | Read More

40th Annual Orange County Black History Parade & Cultural Fair

Cover and Inside Photo: Lisa Raye, in grand fashion showing off her new jeans line, will be one of the Grand Marshals for the 40th Orange County Black History Parade & Cultural Fair. Anaheim, CA.: It’s the 40th Annual Orange County Black History Parade & Cultural Fair with great food, entertainment,...

January 31st, 2020 | Community News | Read More

The World Became Cloudier on January 26th -Kobe Bryant 1978- 2020

Cover photo- a makeshift memorial at the Staples Center, honoring NBA legend Kobe Bryant. Inside photo- A memorial photo of Gianna Bryant and her dad, NBA legend Kobe Bryant. Both Photos by Kim Webster. The NBA star, who had international appeal, is mourned worldwide. By Buddy Sampson and Kim Webster The...

January 28th, 2020 | News, Sports | Read More