“Unity is strength, the division is weakness. ”-Swahili proverb Each winner’s film from the iamAFRICA competition had a very powerful message. In EYELASH the importance of telling that person that you love them and your true feelings and emotions while they are here was the synopsis of the film. Often times we get frightened or…
On Friday, February 21, the 51st Annual NAACP Image Awards Dinner ceremony was held at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, California. The evening was filled with positive vibes and success all throughout the room. From film to literary works to music, it was truly a night of #BlackExcellence and was a night of tribute for…
Late last week Orlando Jones released a video stating he was fired from the show American Gods on STARZ because of race implications. Here at Purposely Awakened, it is our mission to highlight issues such as this one that arise in our community. I was blessed with the opportunity to interview Mr. Jones on behalf…
Digital series Working Out The Kinkscontinues to capture how the lives of African American women who have decided to “go natural” is shaped and influenced by their hair in season two, which is focused on the rapidly growing natural hair movement and how the careers, love life, and identities of African American women is directly influenced…
Mike Hill is a proven veteran in the world of broadcasting, he works for FOX Sports 1 and he is an Emmy award-winning sports journalist with more than 20 years of experience under his belt. New things are on the horizon for Hill as he is saying “I Do” personally and professionally to a lot…
On Monday, February 18, hip hop icon Common,Sherri Shepherdand Dante Brownhosted a red carpet screening of the short film Hats at the 27th Annual Pan African Film and Arts Festival. Following their screening, was the premiere of Alvin ‘Xzibit’ Joiner‘s film, Broken Ground, which featured James ‘Jayo Felony’ Savage. The premieres were held at the…
People say that tapping into certain industries are hard, which is true to a certain extent. However, anything is achievable when you have the set business principles, have faith and know the right people. This is what TV and content producer, Tamala Baldwin has been teaching others. Tamala Baldwin is extremely multi-talented with a mission…
Music. Entertainment. Imagination. M.E.I. Recordings was founded by Meikhel in 2017. Their growing roster includes Pop/R&B sensation, Cameron Dietz. The company is dedicated to discovering artists and elevating their careers from local fame to worldwide stardom. We pride ourselves on aiding artists reach their full potential, particularly focusing on career longevity and legacy. I recently…
The LA Film School in Los Angeles was a full house on the evening of Friday, November 30. Industry professionals along with students participated in the NAACP screening of the film, Traffik. The evening began with a cocktail area which featured some photo booth fun, complimentary concessions and red carpet opps. Following the social hour,…
When I tell you that my alma mater, Clark Atlanta University, has some of the most entrepreneurial, dedicated, and successful alumni words are not enough to say how the university has molded us into becoming business moguls. I mean our motto is, “Find a way or make one” and “Culture for Service”, so why would we…
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