San Diego Jazz Festival
On May 22-24, come out to the hottest festival in San Diego, California, on Memorial Day weekend. Yes, the San Diego Jazz Festival is back. Performing live will be artists such as R. Kelly, Maxwell, Toni Braxton, Erykah Badu and Anthony Hamilton. Previous festivals included performances from Charlie Wilson, Brian Culbertson, Jill Scott, Ledisi, Jeffery Osborne and Brian McKnight, among many others. The festival is produced by BTWconcerts.com, known for producing high-end e
Born Divine Talks on His Indie Boom Tour
Hip-Hop Artist and Entrepreneur, Born Divine, was born and raised in East Baltimore, until he was about thirteen years old. In 1989, his mom, being a single parent, would move Born away from the inner city streets, away from an environment which attracted trouble. He was introduced to hip-hop, at an early age, around eight or nine, in the 1980’s. According to the talented artist, his uncles had a band, in which one of his younger uncles played bass guitar, giving him expos
State of the Black Parent
State of the Black Parent is a program which focuses on education and economics within black families. Its purpose is to remove the obstructions which are preventing black families from advancing in education and economically. Shaunes Richardson works diligently through her radio show, speaking engagements, planned events and conferences to support this platform. Those involved in the program are building teams to address those issues which exist within black families, to c
Black Girls Tech! Computer Wiz Erica Austin
Former IBM employee and computer tech, Erica Austin is the epitome of genius. Growing up, comic books were her refuge. Having a vivid imagination, as most children do, she made the characters come alive. Now Austin’s childhood imagination has become a reality, as she has created a comic book series called “Against the Grain,” which features the character Leslie and her journey. Austin’s childhood was not a typical one. She was born in Germany, lived in England and Nigeria
Legendary Music Pioneer Warren "Pete" Moore (The Miracles)
Music Pioneer, Warren “Pete” Moore, has created an invaluable legacy within the industry. The multi-talented musician has composed decades of memorable lyrical content; thus, bestowing upon the world, such treasured hits as “Love Machine,” a classic 1975 hit composed by Pete and fellow Miracle Billy Griffin, which stayed on the Billboard’s Hot 100 for 24 consecutive weeks before reaching #1 on the charts. It was also a smash hit in the United Kingdom, as well as other count
Actress Chrystee Pharris Receives Best Actress Award
Actress Chrystee Pharris received “Best Actress,” Award for her role in “Steps of Faith.” The film is family-based and depicts the story of a young woman who feels that she has been led by God to work with children and animals. She doesn’t like either one and is in resistance to complete the mission. Pharris plays lead character, Faith. She starred alongside Ted Lange, Irma P. Hall, Tracey Ross and Charles Malik Whitfield. The film has been accepted into sixteen film fes
Fuzionz Magazine and TV Interview's Legendary Singer Charles Wright
Here's a sneak preview of our interview with Legendary Singer Charles Wright. Check the full version out in our upcoming digital issue. The music pioneer is best known for his hits “Express Yourself” and “Do Your Thing.” Wright was born in the Mississippi Delta, but he and his family would later move to Los Angeles, California, where he would connect to the beginning of his fate. He attended a school called Manual Arts Vocational School. On his first day, he was introduce
BET Experience Live in L.A.
BET Networks and AEG announces that the world’s largest beverage company, Coca-Cola®, is to return as presenting sponsor to BET Experience at L.A. LIVE. The four day festival will feature celebrity greats such as Kevin Hart, Nicki Minaj, Ice Cube, Snoop and Kendrick Lamar, to showcase the best in music, comedy concerts and other entertainment, at the FREE fan festival, including “106 & PARK” tapings, seminars and celebrity appearances. “We’ve enjoyed a great partnership with
Quilt Of Souls
"Many of the events that day remain obscured, as though a dark storm welled up and thundered out all the memories. I don't remember the exact moment when I began to miss my family, or recognize I was on my way to some unknown place, far away from them. Children weren't allowed to question grown-ups..." This is just a sample of what you will read in Quilts of Souls by Author Phyllis Lawson. The book is compelling and tells her story of when she went to live with her grandm
An Interview With Jazz Musician Great Lon Dorsey
Jazz Musician Lon Dorsey was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. Musician greats such as Stepin Fetchit and Bill Doggett played a big part in his wanting to be a part of the industry; however, his most influential start would, perhaps, take place back in the ‘40’s, in his mother’s jazz café, when he was around three years old. “When I was coming up, we had these red and white tables and my mother would pick me up, put me on the table and have me to dance. The people would lau
