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ICON MANN REIMAGINES AFRICAN DIASPORIC NARRATIVES WITH SALUTE TO 'THE WOMAN KING' DIRECTOR GINA PRINCE-BYTHEWOOD, 'SIDNEY POITIER' DIRECTOR REGINALD HUDLIN, AND UZODINMA IWEALA, CEO OF THE AFRICA CENTER

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Monday, February 27, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, ICON MANN (IM) unveiled their upcoming in-person events centered around this year's awards season where IM will celebrate the achievements and accomplishments of filmmakers Reginald Hudlin (Sidney Poitier, House Party, Boomerang), George Tillman Jr. (Soul Food, Men of Honor), Gina Prince-Bythewood (The Woman King, Love & Basketball, The Old Guard), and The Africa Center's Uzodinma Iweala, in addition to partnerships with the National Film Authority of Ghana, Uganda Communications Commission, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC.

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The forum, entitled 'Africa 2 America,' places the African creative sector in Hollywood for the development of bilateral exchange.
ICON MANN reteamed with Sony Pictures for the annual ICON MANN HONORS dinner, which will take place on Wednesday, March 8th at Waldorf Astoria in Beverly Hills, California.
2023 Honorees include Gina Prince-Bythewood, Reginald Hudlin and Uzodinma Iweala, CEO of the Africa Center NYC and NY Times Best-Selling Author of 'Beasts of No Nation.'
ICON MANN's Africa 2 America film market sessions partners officially with the National Film Authority of Ghana and Uganda Communications Commission.

Around the World in 20 Recipes: Healthy Dishes to Bring People Together

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Thursday, October 27, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- More than one in 10 Americans (13 percent) are planning to live to age 100 years or older, but relatively few are taking adequate steps to protect their health, according to a recent survey.1 To help support people's health and longevity, nonprofit Transamerica Institute® has published a new cookbook, Healthier Traditions Cookbook: Around the World, as part of its Healthier Traditions Cookbook™ series.

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One way to promote health and bring people together is through delicious, nutritious food," said Catherine Collinson , CEO and president of Transamerica Institute.
Healthier Traditions Cookbook: Around the World features recipes inspired by traditional dishes from 19 countries spanning six continents, offering flavorful dishes like Australia's sweet Pavlova, Korea's savory Japchae, and Cuba's classic Picadillo.
This cookbook encourages people of all culinary skill levels to learn about how others eat around the world.
"Our eating habits are shaped by many factors, including personal beliefs, cultural backgrounds, lifestyle, dietary preferences, health conditions, availability and access.

BET+ ANNOUNCES HIT REALITY SERIES "COLLEGE HILL: CELEBRITY EDITION" WILL RETURN FOR A SECOND SEASON WITH A FRESH CLASS OF CELEBRITIES AT ALABAMA STATE UNIVERSITY

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BET+, the leading streamer for Black audiences, announced today that "COLLEGE HILL: CELEBRITY EDITION" will be back on the yard for a second season. A fresh, new class of celebrities will live together and join the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Alabama State University as students. Ray J, returning from the first season, will be joined by Amber Rose, Joseline Hernandez, Tiffany "New York" Pollard, Parker McKenna Posey, Iman Shumpert, Kwaylon "BlameItOnKway" Rogers, and O'Ryan Browner as they enroll to pursue higher education while experiencing the joys and challenges of life on campus. Similar to season one, the new cast will be stepping out of the limelight and into the classroom, to complete a rigorous, tailor-made academic certificate program to cross the graduation stage.

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"We're thrilled to partner with Edmonds Entertainment and This Way Out Media for the second season return of the hit reality series 'COLLEGE HILL: CELEBRITY EDITION,'"said Tiffany Lea Williams, Executive Vice President of BET Unscripted Programming.
"We couldn't be prouder to film on the campus of HBCU, Alabama State University (ASU), which is steeped in a rich legacy of producing academic excellence within the Black community.
We have a new class of celebrities ready to hit the books and embrace campus life.
"We are extremely excited to welcome 'COLLEGE HILL: CELEBRITY EDITION' to the campus of Alabama State University," said Dr. Quinton T. Ross, Jr., President of Alabama State University.

CELEBRITY'S SOUL FOOD EXPANDS TO MEMPHIS, RED CARPET GRAND OPENING ON OCTOBER 5TH

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Thursday, September 29, 2022

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MEMPHIS, Tenn., Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrity's Soul Food , the country's fastest-growing soul food chain, is bringing its legendary recipes and best-in-class service to Memphis with the opening of its first Tennessee restaurant.

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MEMPHIS, Tenn., Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrity's Soul Food , the country's fastest-growing soul food chain, is bringing its legendary recipes and best-in-class service to Memphis with the opening of its first Tennessee restaurant.
105, Memphis, TN 38111 , and will be celebrating its grand opening on October 5th from 11:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m.
"We are thrilled to be expanding our brand and bringing our signature flavors to Memphis," said Taja Jacobs, Chief Executive Officer, for Celebrity's Soul Food.
The grand opening celebration on October 5th will be a red-carpet affair and will feature entertainment, food sampling, prizes, and more.

DJ Jon Quick's 12th Annual Heroines of Excellence Awards Taking Place September 28, 2022, in New York

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

DJ Jon Quick of NYC's 94.7 The Block, will host the "DJ Jon Quick's 12th Annual Heroines of Excellence Awards" on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, from 6:00 PM 11:00 PM at Serafina, 400 West 42nd Street, New York.

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DJ Jon Quick of NYC's 94.7 The Block, will host the "DJ Jon Quick's 12th Annual Heroines of Excellence Awards" on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, from 6:00 PM 11:00 PM at Serafina, 400 West 42nd Street, New York.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220922005651/en/
The Annual Heroines of Excellence Awards honors women who are leaders in their industries and through their own initiatives.
Legendary actress Vanessa Williams ("Soul Food", "New Jack City") will be presented the "Iconic Sister Award."
So, I welcome the opportunity to celebrate the 12th Annual Heroines of Excellence.

Visit Myrtle Beach to Launch New Reality TV Show, Chef Swap at The Beach

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Monday, August 29, 2022

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Visit Myrtle Beach has partnered with The WorkShop Content Studios to develop Chef Swap at The Beach, a new cooking competition television series that will highlight the culinary talents of chefs throughout the Grand Strand. As host and judge, Chef Amanda Freitag will pull chefs out of their resident kitchens and swap them into each other's restaurant to prepare a new dish for evaluation by a panel of judges. Chefs will not know which kitchen they'll be in or what they'll be preparing – an appetizer, entrée or dessert – but they will, however, be able to take one ingredient with them.

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Chef Swap at The Beach will premier on The Cooking Channel on October 1, 2022 at 7 p.m. Eastern.
The culinary experiences are just like The Beach full of flavor, welcoming and ready for any craving," said Karen Riordan, president and CEO, Visit Myrtle Beach.
For more on Chef Swap at The Beach including behind-the-scenes show photos, featured restaurant locations, chef tips and more on the destination's culinary scene, visit www.chefswap.com .
For additional information on tourism offerings in the Myrtle Beach area, visit www.visitmyrtlebeach.com or call (888) Myrtle-1.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits ‘Served Up’ Podcast Celebrates 100 Episodes

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Monday, August 29, 2022

Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazers)the world's pre-eminent distributor of beverage alcoholtoday announced that its Served Up podcast, featuring interviews with the beverage industrys most respected and celebrated leaders, is celebrating its 100th episode.

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Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazers)the world's pre-eminent distributor of beverage alcoholtoday announced that its Served Up podcast, featuring interviews with the beverage industrys most respected and celebrated leaders, is celebrating its 100th episode.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220829005007/en/
Served Up, Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits podcast for beverage industry professionals, celebrates its 100th episode.
Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits is the worlds preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol, and proud to be a multi-generational, family-owned company.
Southern Glazers urges all retail customers and adult consumers to market, sell, serve, and enjoy its products responsibly.

One Stitch At A Time: New Children’s Book EMMA JEAN’S SEW-N-SEW Teaches Children How To Overcome Adversity

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Thursday, August 25, 2022

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Teaching children how to overcome adversity with conviction, Stewarts new childrens book confronts the topic of fitting in at school and acts as the perfect conversation starter for school aged children who are experiencing teasing or bullying.

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Teaching children how to overcome adversity with conviction, Stewarts new childrens book confronts the topic of fitting in at school and acts as the perfect conversation starter for school aged children who are experiencing teasing or bullying.
In Emma Jeans Sew-N-Sew, Big Mamas daughter Emma Jean doesnt have the money to buy her daughter London the latest fashions.
But after finding her grandmothers sewing machine while clearing out the basement, she resolves to make London some new clothes.
A heartfelt tale of a mothers love and devotion, Emma Jeans Sew-N-Sew imparts a valuable lesson on what is lost when trying to conform.

LaShonda Stewart’s unveils her second book “Emma Jean’s Sew-N-Sew

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Saturday, August 20, 2022

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Carbondale, Illinois, United States, Aug. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Emma Jeans Sew-N-Sew by LaShonda M. Stewart

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Carbondale, Illinois, United States, Aug. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Emma Jeans Sew-N-Sew by LaShonda M. Stewart
Following her critically acclaimed The 12 Days of a Soul Food Christmas, author LaShonda Stewarts unveils her second book Emma Jeans Sew-N-Sew, featuring family members from her "Big Mama" series.
Teaching children how to overcome adversity with conviction, Stewarts new childrens book confronts the topic of fitting in at school.
In Emma Jeans Sew-N-Sew, Big Mamas daughter Emma Jean doesnt have the money to buy her daughter London the latest fashions.
Relying on family traditions, ingenuity, and her newfound talent, Emma Jean sews each garment with love.

BET Announces Revival of Hit Reality Series “COLLEGE HILL: CELEBRITY EDITION” Featuring Celebrities Who Will Hit the Yard as Students at Texas Southern University

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022

In the reimagined new season, celebrities will live together and join the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Texas Southern University as students.

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In the reimagined new season, celebrities will live together and join the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Texas Southern University as students.
Enrolled alongside current Texas Southern University students, the cast will work towards completing a specialty certificate program to cross the graduation stage.
Texas Southern University is committed to transforming the lives of its students, said Dr. Lesia L. Crumpton-Young, President of Texas Southern University.
Texas Southern has been a distinguished educational pioneer since 1927, and the University has become one of the most diverse and respected institutions in Texas.