Taylor Swift is Hot

“Taylor Swift is Hot” is a phrase that describes where she is in the music industry as well as her impact on the fashion world! Setting 2023 summer fashion trends were complimentary for some Taylor Swift observers but “raised eyebrows” for others. […]

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DUANE PARHAM – MY TURN

Image by Meta Rose Art & Business Duane Parham is a saxophonist from Detroit, Michigan. Known for his exceptional contributions to Smooth Jazz, RnB and Gospel music throughout his fifty-year-career, Parham is heralded as one of Detroit’s most popular jazz musicians. Today, […]

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Shirley and Willie’s House

Visiting Shirley and Willie’s house is an event in itself, because it is situated high in the mountains of Huntsville. The ascent begins as soon as one exits Memorial Parkway, rising higher and higher, leaving businesses and houses behind. Even though I […]

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CRISFIELD MARYLAND WELCOMES DUANE PARHAM

Crisfield, Maryland welcomes Duane Parham! I did not know this town existed until a couple of months ago! I am thrilled to know it now! Still. . . I have not visited it. . . but see it through the eyes of […]

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Greatest Artists of All Time

Having a title of Greatest Artists of All Time gets the attention of anyone who understands not only art and music, but also humanity. All Time. For most people, that dates back over 2022 years ago. Out of a list of 100, […]

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MY LIFE JOURNEY

My life journey can be summed up in a few words: musician, father, talk show host, author, entrepreneur and CEO of a nonprofit. Each responsibility planted seeds the others help cultivate and nurture until the whole blossomed into adulthood. When a saxophone […]

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WORLD’S BEST OPERATIC DIVAS

Leontyne Price Leontyne Price, one of the world’s best operatic divas, was born in Laurel, Mississippi. For many young African American girls, her musical ability was a success story. She inspired hope and gave them a sense of pride and accomplishment. Ms. […]

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ARETHA: HEART OF SOUL

I Never Met Her . . . but I Knew Her ARETHA: Heart of Soul was also the Queen of Soul. Like millions of people around the world, I knew Aretha Franklin through her music–music that touched the heart and massaged the soul. The […]

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AFRICAN AMERICAN MODELS

BEVERLY JOHNSON African American Models display beauty, poise and grace as they make their way down the runway, but still are not rewarded equally to their white counterparts. Beverly Johnson was the first black model to make the cover of Vogue Magazine. […]

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YOU RAISE ME UP

The phrase “You Raise Me Up” implies movement in a positive direction. It says, “I was mentally lost, but because of what you did, I am finding my way. You strengthened my faith and gave me hope.” This is the message of […]

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