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Dray Tate of legendary Williams Brothers Group releases new video dedicated to new wife for her bir

Erica Ponder

Jul 5, 2021

Dray Tate of legendary Williams Brothers Group releases new video dedicated to new wife for her bir

HOUSTON (Press Release)— Dray Tate of the legendary Williams Brothers Group has had an amazing year. The talented musical artist married the love of his life, radio personality Rebekah “Bishop Bekah” Tate, in late April during an intimate ceremony with family and close friends. The two met after Tate listened to Bishop Bekah on the Yolanda Adams Morning Show, where Bishop Bekah was a co-host. Within a year, they were engaged and planning their dream wedding. Dray had given up

Singer Ari Lennox featured on new song ‘Bed of Lies’ by her cousin JaeRene, young artist killed in t

Erica Ponder

Jun 4, 2021

Singer Ari Lennox featured on new song ‘Bed of Lies’ by her cousin JaeRene, young artist killed in t

HOUSTON (Press Release) — In April 2021, the world lost a talented soul by the name of Jaelyn “JaeRene” Chapman. The 19-year-old singer was tragically killed by a drunk driver. JaeRene was a community leader, songwriter, performer, and the younger cousin of award-winning singer, Ari Lennox. Prior to her untimely passing, JaeRene had recorded a song by the name of “Bed of Lies.” The song was inspired by a chain of real-life situations consisting of dishonesty within relationsh

Beyoncé’s BeyGOOD teams up with mom Tina Knowles Lawson to support COVID-19 mobile testing relief in

Erica Ponder

May 4, 2020

Beyoncé’s BeyGOOD teams up with mom Tina Knowles Lawson to support COVID-19 mobile testing relief in

HOUSTON (Press Release) — Philanthropist, entrepreneur, and fashion designer Tina Knowles-Lawson has created the initiative #IDIDMYPART to encourage residents in her beloved home city of Houston to get tested in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Recognizing that African American communities have an escalated rate of infections and fatalities, Knowles-Lawson is pleading to Houston residents to know their status in an urgent appeal to stop the spread of the coronavirus. “The virus

Legendary performer and civil rights activist Lena Horne honored on New Forever Stamp

Erica Ponder

Jan 31, 2018

Legendary performer and civil rights activist Lena Horne honored on New Forever Stamp

Press Release NEW YORK — The U.S. Postal Service today celebrates the life and legacy of Lena Horne as the 41st honoree in the Black Heritage stamp series during a first-day-of-issue ceremony at Peter Norton Symphony Space. “Today, we honor the 70-year career of a true American legend,” said Deputy Postmaster General Ronald Stroman, who dedicated the stamp. “With this Forever stamp, the Postal Service celebrates a woman who used her platform as a renowned entertainer to becom

Sweet Love: Legendary icon Anita Baker says farewell in upcoming tour

Erica Ponder

Jan 2, 2018

Sweet Love: Legendary icon Anita Baker says farewell in upcoming tour

By: Erica M. Ponder It’s so hard to say goodbye, especially to a talent so rare and enticing. Eight-time Grammy winner, singer and songwriter Anita Baker has announced an upcoming farewell tour in 2018 on Twitter New Years Day. sO Much 2 CELEBRATE with you #2018. 60th Bday in 25 days👑… Farewell 🎶Concert 🎹Series, beginning in March… We'll paint pictures together 2 last a Lifetime… "Let's Party!" #OneLastTime🎤abxo❤ damn… "Where does the time go?! pic.twitter.com/dMQpRgmTLY

R&B Singer Tamia Set to Perform in Houston, Talks About Her Journey in the Music Industry

Erica Ponder

Jul 26, 2017

R&B Singer Tamia Set to Perform in Houston, Talks About Her Journey in the Music Industry

By: Erica M. Ponder Houston, get ready for legendary singer and songwriter Tamia! She will be performing at the House of Blues on Sept. 16, showcasing some of the latest singles from her album Love Life. She describes her most recent album as “passionate, romantic, and fun.” The singer further stated that “This album is my sixth project, so hopefully when you listen to it in comparison to my other projects, you’ll just hear growth, vocally, and obviously I’ve grown as a woman