Issue April 25, 2019

Aretha Franklin’s Amazing Grace (2019)
– A Film Review

A Path Made Clear – A Book Review

The O’Jays Give the People What They Want…for the Last Time

Gayle King Explains Why It’s So Hard for Her to Take No for an Answer

Lee Daniels Says Jussie Smollett’s ‘Empire’ Fate Being Discussed Now

Robyn Crawford Sets The Record Straight On Relationship With Whitney Houston In New Book

Florida officers on video slamming a black teen’s head to the ground said he was acting “aggressive”

Steph Curry must stop fouling if Warriors want to reach ultimate goal

Disney+ Won’t Have Song Of The South; Dumbo’s Crow Scene Will Be Cut

Director John Singleton in intensive care after ‘mild’ stroke. Well wishes pour in

‘Motown 60: A Grammy Celebration’: Inside the Emotional, Star-Studded Tribute

Beyonce’s Netflix Deal Worth a Whopping $60 Million

Lizzo is Coming to SacPride!

‘All in the Family’ and ‘The Jeffersons’ are returning to TV for a one-night reboot

24-Hour Black News Channel to Launch in November

‘Sunday Best’ Returns This Summer With Two New Judges

Yankees drop Kate Smith’s ‘God Bless America’ after being told about her racist songs

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Browse these links to learn and see the best of Black/Urban California – Quick links that THE HUB loves for showcasing and keeping you in-the-know on the best of what happening on the West Coast.

THE HUB’s Annual At-A-Glance Calendar – linking you to the best of urban events and what’s happening in California and beyond

California Black Media – connect to African American Newspapers and Urban Entertainment Web Media 

The CV Drum – Central Valley News

Out of Fresno: Central Valley’s Urban News & Current Affairs Spot

THE Bay Area REGISTRY – Weekly African American Arts, Culture, & Lifestyle e-news

The Gospel Ad Remix – Keeping the Northern California Gospel community connected

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