Featured Black Business - Dream Relations, Inc.

In 2004, Dawn Michelle Hardy founded Dream Relations, Inc., a PR & Literary Consulting Agency based in New York City. Dream Relations, Inc. is a boutique size publicity and marketing company that specializes in developing marketing, media relations and promotional campaigns, coordinating special events, brand development and celebrity procurement for clients who span the industries of book publishing, performing arts (theatre), fashion, not-for-profit, faith-based, and health & fitness.

In the span of five progressive years, they have serviced House of Dereon, Christian Audigier, Essence Bestselling Author Miasha, Don Ed Hardy Shoes, Boot Camp Fitness, Akademiks, GoKash Productions, Warner Books, Fifth Avenue Productions, La Femme Fatale Publishing, Gospel Artist Dorinda Clark-Cole, Love Fellowship Tabernacle, Bishop Hezekiah Walker, and Body Sculpt of New York by garnering media placements and deals resulting in over 100 million impressions. Such placements have aided in obtaining award nominations and recognitions for 75% of their clientele.

The DREAM brand name is an acronym meaning Divine Relationships in Entertainment And Media.

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14th Annual Urbanworld Film Festival Announces Festival Ambassador Kerry Washington, Opening & Closing Night Films And More

'Night Catches Us' Selected as Opening Night Film / 'I Will Follow' Selected as Closing Night Film

The 14th Annual Urbanworld Film Festival, presented by BET Networks, today announced actress Kerry Washington as festival ambassador and Magnolia Pictures' Night Catches Us -- directed by Tanya Hamilton and starring Washington and Anthony Mackie (The Hurt Locker) -- as the Opening Night film. The world premiere of the family drama I Will Follow -- written and directed by Ava DuVernay and starring Salli Richardson-Whitfield (Black Dynamite, Antwone Fisher), Omari Hardwick (For Colored Girls, Kick-Ass) and Beverly Todd (Crash) -- is the festival's Closing Night selection...Read more

At 90, Queen of Swing Still Going Strong

Most of us picture ourselves at 90 as something other than globe-trotting Lindy Hoppers. Matter of fact, we tend to imagine rocking chairs, quiet gardens and early bird specials at local restaurant chains. Not Norma Miller.

You'll find her headlining her newest production at the famed Apollo Theater in Harlem, "Swing, Baby, Swing!" – a high-energy revue (two shows in one day, mind you) featuring Lindy Hop, Swing, Jazz and Tap with a who's-who of guest artists. "I've included a documentary film to let the audience catch their breath," Miller quips...Read more about Norma Miller

Mizz Morgan Launches Her Official Website, Featuring Her Debut Single, "Can We Be"

Singer/songwriter, Mizz Morgan, is readying her debut to the music community with her brand new website design and single "Can We Be".

Her official music site, www.mizzmorgan.com, soft launched November 5th, and has already received nearly 10,000 hits. The increased....Read more about Mizz Morgan

Pharrell’s Philosophy: The “Despicable Me” Interview with Kam Williams

Riveting, Real-Life, Civil Rights-Era Drama Released on DVD

After serving his country in Vietnam, Henry Marrow (A.C. Sanford) returned to his hometown of Oxford, North Carolina only to be murdered in broad daylight for allegedly leering at a white woman. On May 11, 1970, the 23 year-old African-American veteran left behind a pregnant widow (Milauna Jemai) and two young daughters, while the perpetrators of the heinous crime were found not-guilty by an all-white jury, despite credible testimony of several eyewitnesses who identified the perpetrators as Ku Klux Klan sympathizer Robert Teel (Nick Searcy) and his son....Blood Done Signed My Name

Pharrell’s Philosophy: The “Despicable Me” Interview with Kam Williams

Pharrell was born on April 5, 1973 in Virginia Beach, Virginia, the eldest of three sons to bless the union of Carolyn and Pharoah Williams, a schoolteacher and handyman, respectively. At the age of just 12, the aspiring musician started playing with Chad Hugo, a kid he met over summer vacation at band camp.   

They formed a group called The Neptunes which was discovered while still in high school by the legendary Teddy Riley who signed the pair soon after graduation...Read more

Diversity Players of Harlem and J'Nointed Entertainment Bring the Inspirational Stage Play Love's Gonna Get Ya! to NYC

Diversity Players of Harlem aka DPOH Entertainment and J'Nointed Entertainment join forces to bring you the inspirational stage play Love's Gonna Get Ya! by James and Michele Woodson, with Music by Germono Toussaint and Directed by Dwight Ali Williams. Performances will be at the Roy Arias Theatres for one week only, July 28 – August 1, 2010.

Love's Gonna Get Ya! is based on the true story of eight singles and their passionate search for true love. So focused on pursuing his career goal, Nate is too busy to stop and smell the roses. Heart broken from past relationships, Jasmine comes to realize that her search for true love will only happen when she learns to let go...Read more

God Is A Brown Girl, Too "Awakens To Love" At Its Upcoming July Retreat

To be held Friday, July 16 to Sunday, July 18, 2010 at the Mariandale Retreat Center in Ossining, New York at 299 North Highland Avenue

God is a Brown Girl Too® is holding its 2010 "Awakening to Love" retreat at the Mariandale Retreat Center, located in Westchester County, near New York City, from Friday, July 16, 2010, at 4:00 P.M. until Sunday, July 18, 2010, at 1:00 P.M. The cost for the entire retreat, including both the workshops, single-room accommodations and meals is just $450.00. Last year's retreat was a huge success. This year, rooms are limited, so only those who register soon -- at www.godisabrowngirltoo.com -- will be able to attend.

Founded by the Reverend Cecilia Loving, God is a Brown Girl Too was created solely to provide women of color with a new story of self-love, self-esteem and self-empowerment. The retreat workshops and hands-on activities will promote...Read more

Tiffany Monique, Beyonce's Back-Up Singer From "The Mamas" Releases EP Set on June 15

Best known as one-third of Beyoncé's background singers famously known as "The Mamas," vocalist/songwriter Tiffany Moníque is ready to step out of the shadows with her debut EP Nemesis, released digitally everywhere on June 15, 2010. On this introductory project, Tiffany collaborates with seasoned musician, producer and Beyoncé's music programmer, Kevin "Kwiz" Ryan along with partners Marlin Smith and Tony "T-Ro" Carter of Digital Khaoss Productions...Read more

Allstate and Jordin Sparks Team Up For Summer 'Thumbs Up to X the TXT' Campaign

'X the TXT' joins Sparks for concert tour; encourages fans to stop texting while driving!

Allstate's "Thumbs Up to X the TXT" pledge campaign joins Grammy-nominated and American Idol winner Jordin Sparks on her "Battlefield" tour presented by Mike & Ike this summer to encourage teens and their families not to text while driving. The first of the campaign's 29 tour stops is today, with the goal of raising awareness about the dangers of texting while driving, and asking teens and their families to publicly pledge to "X the TXT" behind the wheel.

"The summer is one of the deadliest times of the year for young drivers," says Sparks. "School's out and the desire to be in touch with friends and family is even stronger. By pledging not to text and drive...Read more

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