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Sunday, December 1, 2019

City of Atlanta Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs Seeks Teaching Artists for 2020 Saturday School for the Arts Program

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Want to Design the 2020 AJC Peachtree Road Race T-Shirt?

Atlanta Track Club Announces 2020 AJC Peachtree Road Race T-Shirt Design Contest

Graphic designers, amateur artists and creative minds looking to have their work appear on Atlanta’s most famous T-shirt are invited to submit designs for the 2020 AJC Peachtree Road Race T-Shirt Contest.
Submissions are now being accepted. Click here to submit a design.

The theme of this year’s AJC Peachtree Road Race is “Move Forward with Atlanta.” Submissions should illustrate the way in which the iconic event continues to shape and reflect growth and change in Atlanta.

“Following an unforgettable celebration of its 50th Running, the AJC Peachtree Road Race moves forward into the next 50 years of the iconic event,” said Race Director Rich Kenah. “The artist who wins this year’s contest will be a major storyline of the Peachtree’s new chapter.”

Artists can submit up to three designs between today and February 1, 2020. Detailed instructions including size, color limits and file types can be found here. A panel of judges from Atlanta Track Club, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and the running community will choose five finalists. The five finalists will be voted on by the public in March with the winning design being revealed at the finish line of the 51st Running of the AJC Peachtree Road Race on July 4, 2020. The artist will win $1,000 and their work will forever be part of Peachtree history.

The AJC Peachtree Road Race T-shirt contest has been a beloved tradition at the world’s largest 10K since 1995. New York Times Bestselling Author Emily Giffin was last year’s winner in a special celebrity edition of the contest. “Lucky Bib,” The design she submitted with local artist and runner Tina Tait received the most votes in the history of the contest.

The 51st Running of the AJC Peachtree Road Race will be held on Saturday, July 4, 2020. The race begins at Lenox Square and ends in Piedmont Park. Registration for Atlanta Track Club members as well as the lottery opens on March 15, 2020.

Event hashtag: #ajcprr

ABOUT ATLANTA TRACK CLUB

Atlanta Track Club is a nonprofit committed to creating an active and healthy Atlanta. Through running and walking, Atlanta Track Club motivates, inspires and engages the community to enjoy a healthier lifestyle.

With more than 30,000 members, Atlanta Track Club is the second largest running organization in the United States. In addition to the AJC Peachtree Road Race (peachtreeroadrace.org) – the largest 10K running event in the world, the Publix Atlanta Marathon, PNC Atlanta 10 Miler and Invesco QQQ Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon, Atlanta Track Club directs more than 30 events per year. Through the support of its members and volunteers, Atlanta Track Club also maintains a number of community initiatives including organizing and promoting the Kilometer Kids youth running program to metro Atlanta youth, honoring high school cross country and track and field athletes through Atlanta Track Club’s All-Metro Banquets and supporting the Grady Bicycle EMT program. For more information on Atlanta Track Club, visit atlantatrackclub.org.

ABOUT AJC PEACHTREE ROAD RACE

The AJC Peachtree Road Race is a 10K event that takes place every Fourth of July in Atlanta, Georgia. The first Peachtree was held in 1970 and featured 110 finishers. The AJC Peachtree Road Race is now the largest 10K running event in the world with 60,000 participants.

The AJC Peachtree Road Race is perhaps most famous for the coveted AJC Peachtree Road Race T-shirt, which is handed out to all the event finishers. For more information on the AJC Peachtree Road Race visit peachtreeroadrace.org or AJC.com/peachtree.

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Monday, November 18, 2019

KEYSHIA COLE: MY NEW LIFE ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH AT 10PM ET/PT

News Source: CR8 Agency

BET SET TO AIR EXPLOSIVE TWO-HOUR SPECIAL
KEYSHIA COLE: MY NEW LIFE
ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH AT 10PM ET/PT

After a four year hiatus, Keyshia Cole makes a highly anticipated return to BET, to share her new life. BET’s produced four highly watched docu-series following Cole’s life over the years, including “Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is,” “Keyshia & Daniel: Family First,” “Keyshia Cole: All In,” and most recently the spin-off show following the lives of her mother and sister “ Frankie & Neffe.”

In this two hour special, Keyshia Cole navigates a whole new life with boyfriend Niko Khale as she juggles pregnancy, past relationships and her music career.

Keyshia Cole is a Grammy-nominated singer/song-writer who garnered a massive amount of success in the early 2000s. This Oakland, California native sang her way into the hearts of millions with her unapologetic, raw, and real verses about love and heartbreak. When fans got their first glimpse of Keyshia Cole in “The Way it Is”, she was a fiery artist on the rise, who was struggling under the weight of her past, while trying to fulfill her dreams. After years of highs and a number of personal lows, Keyshia is at the point in her life where she HAS to take control. With a new baby, a new relationship, and new career changes on the horizon, Keyshia is more determined than ever to figure out what happiness looks like for her in 2019.

“Keyshia Cole: My New Life” is produced by BET Networks, Dubose Entertainment and Hot Snakes Media. James Dubose (WAGS Atlanta, Being Bobby Brown, Frankie & Neffe) and Eric Evangelista (Breaking Amish) serve as executive producers.

Fans who wish to see more of Keyshia, can catch her other series from BET “Keyshia Cole All In “ season one and Frankie & Neffe seasons one and two on BET’s streaming service BET +.

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Sunday, November 17, 2019

Bronner Bros International Beauty Show in Atlanta- Feb 8-10, 2020

SAVE THE DATE

FEB. 8-10, 2020

You don't want to miss the Bronner Bros International Beauty Show in Atlanta. If you have never attended, it is a 3 day beauty show unlike any other.

• Learn more to earn more: With more than 100 professional education classes, the Bronner Bros Show is the place to sharpen your technical skills and earn CEU credits. Don’t miss the wide array of top notch education- all presented by leading beauty pros and participating companies.
• Explore the show floor: See launches and innovations first hand. Try and compare products and tools to see what work’s best for you and your clients
• Unleash your creativity: Get inspired by the latest trends and techniques in live demos. Share ideas with more than 25,000 like-minded pros
• Connect with industry icons: Network with some of the best stylists and barbers in the game. Make new contacts, speak directly with suppliers and build relationships
• Shop ‘til you drop: Stock up on what’s new-and-next at special prices. Bring a suitcase for the best cash & carry deals of the year!

At the Bronner Brothers International Beauty Show, you will experience the latest innovations and top trends in the beauty and barber industry. Featuring exciting entertainment, celebrity appearances, creative competitions, and educational classes, the Bronner Brothers International Beauty Show brings out the biggest names in the industry.

While exploring the exhibit floor, you can network with industry peers, learn a new skill, refine your technique, and stock up on all salon and professional needs.
Join over 30,000 beauty professionals at the nation's largest multicultural beauty event, The Bronner Brothers International Beauty Show.

Jermaine Sain (When We Speak TV) and James Bronner (Bronner Bros International Beauty Show)

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

When We Speak TV (Jermaine Sain & Chester Lawrence) covers Bronner Bros Hair Show in Atlanta

Jermaine Sain and Gizelle Bryant (Real Housewives of Potomac).

Singer Anthony Hamilton and Jermaine Sain

Actress Keke Palmer's Hair Story: Bronner Bros International Beauty Show

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Thursday, November 14, 2019

City Winery Atlanta Presents Crissy Collins

#Atlanta #Media #Entertainment #AtlantaEvents #CrissyCollins

Come out to City Winery Atlanta and celebrate with
Actress/Singer Crissy Collins for her Pre Birthday Bash!

Monday, Nov 18, 2019
Show Starts at 8PM

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE

In addition to being a friend of When We Speak TV, Crissy Collins, is also the voice behind mega diva Beyonce! Yeah that's right.... Crissy Collins is a premier background vocalist for Beyonce. She has also acted in several Tyler Perry plays like Madea's Big Happy Family and Madea Goes To Jail.

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Wednesday, November 13, 2019

Actor Jermel Howard To Play Rapper Treach in Salt-N-Pepa Biopic

News Source: Variety

Actor Jermel Howard hanging out with When We Speak TV (Jermaine Sain & Chester Lawrence).

Lifetime’s Salt-N-Pepa biopic has found its leads. G.G. Townson and Laila Odom will be playing Cheryl “Salt” James and Sandra “Pepa” Denton, respectively.
Additionally, the upcoming limited series will also star Cleveland Berto as music producer Hurby Azor, Jermel Howard as rapper Treach and Monique Paul as DJ Spinderella.

This still-untitled authorized biopic follows the acclaimed musicians as they first fall into the world of hip-hop after recording a song for a friend. It will track their impact on the music world, becoming one of the first all-female rap groups, changing the look and sound of the genre as they were unafraid to talk and sing about sex and their thoughts on men, and then going on to reach platinum status as recording artists and win a Grammy. The project also endeavors to uncover the women behind the music, revealing how their very different personalities fueled their creativity but also tested the bonds of their relationship.

WATCH THIS INTERVIEW WITH JERMEL HOWARD ON WHEN WE SPEAK TV

It will also feature Salt-N-Pepa’s greatest hits, including “Let’s Talk About Sex,” “What a Man,” “Shoop” and “Push It,” among others.
Townson’s previous credits include “In The Cut” and “Everybody Hates Chris.” She is repped by Bohemia Group. Odom is known for work in “The Bobby DeBarge Story” and “Undercover Brother 2” and is repped by 831 Ent. and Hirsch Wallerstein.
Berto’s recent credits include “Lucifer” and “Terminator: Dark Fate.”

Jermaine Sain (Media Personality) and Jermel Howard (Actor)

He is repped by Global Artists Agency and ROAR. Howard’s recent credits include “Power” and “Tales.” He is repped by J Pervis Talent Agency and Bernard Ent.
The Salt-N-Pepa biopic is produced by Sony Pictures Television and directed by Mario Van Peebles, from a script by Abdul Williams. Robert Teitel from Slate Street Prods. serves as executive producer, as does Cheryl James, Sandra Denton, Shakim Compere and Queen Latifah. It is co-executive produced by James “Jimmy” Maynes and Hurby Azor.
The project will air on Lifetime in 2020.

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Tuesday, November 12, 2019

Hold On To That Feeling by Shameia Crawford

We are definitely holding on to this feeling! We can not stop playing and dancing to Shameia Crawford's new video for her song "Hold On To That Feeling"!

Look closely and you will see some very familiar faces!!!!

Single from Shameia Crawford's "HERE WITH YOU" Christmas Album available on All Digital Platforms on Friday, November 22, 2019.

Album Produced by Grammy Winner Michael "Magnedo7" Crawford

HUGE THANKS TO SHAMEIA CRAWFORD
FOR INVITING WHEN WE SPEAK TV TO THE PARTY!!!!!

In addition to being a solo singer, Shameia Crawford, has sang background vocals for singers like Angie Stone, featured Ice Cube's song "Street Shed Tears" and on the singing competition, ABC's Rising Star.

SHAMEIA CRAWFORD ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Shameia Crawford, Jermaine Sain, and Grammy Winning Producer Michael "Magnedo7" Crawford

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