In an exclusive interview, the talented Tika Sumpter, leading the cast of “The Underdoggs,” gave her thoughts on the film that is currently taking over Prime Video. With a star-studded cast featuring Snoop Dogg, Mike Epps, and George Lopez. Sumpter reveals the movie’s message about earning success through service to others, rather than at the … Continue reading
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Actress Aba Arthur is Back on the Big Screen, Now with a Touch of Purple!
Aba Arthur, the talented actress hailing from DC, is once again gracing the big screen, this time in the production of ‘The Color Purple.’ Renowned for her previous role in Black Panther, Aba steps into the history-making Color Purple remake, embodying the character of Abena. In an exclusive interview with The Spartan Echo, Aba opens … Continue reading
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A “Supa Dupa Fly” Christmas Missy Elliot gives back
Missy Elliott recently made a return to her hometown of Portsmouth, bringing joy and generosity to children and parents during the often stressful holiday season. The four-time Grammy-winning artist hosted a gift giveaway at Tidewater Community College, reaching out to families facing financial challenges. During the event, a variety of gifts, from bicycles to play … Continue reading
The Color Purple: Uniting HBCUs and Bringing The Culture Together
(Picture Credit : Warner Bros.) | TarajI P. Henson, Fantasia Barino-Taylor and Danielle Brooks During the HBCU roundtable featuring the cast of the new adaptation of “The Color Purple,” including Taraji P. Henson, Fantasia Barrino-Taylor, Danielle Brooks, Phylicia Pearl, and the director Blitz Bazwuale, the discussion also involved students from other HBCUs such as Hampton … Continue reading
NSU Alumnus takes on the Renaissance
Amidst the electrifying atmosphere of Beyoncé’s Renaissance Tour, one man stood out in the star-studded crowd, rubbing shoulders with music greats like Tamar Braxton, Kelly Rowland, and LeToya Luckett. Phil Thornton, a music executive extraordinaire and a proud alumnus of Norfolk State University. His presence at this homecoming concert was not merely a testament to … Continue reading
Missy Elliott’s Homecoming: Music Icon Gives Back to Hometown and Inspires Community
Music legend and icon Missy Elliott returned to her hometown of Portsmouth, Virginia, not only to commemorate her own day in the city but also to give back to the place that launched her remarkable career. One year after the inauguration of her own day, Elliott came back on Tuesday for a special presentation at … Continue reading
Gabriel Cannon takes his “Claim to Fame”
In a world where competitions have become a global phenomenon, in “Claim to Fame” Season 2, one name truly stands out as the victor. Debuting in 2022, this unique competition series brought together a group of 12 contestants, all sharing a common secret: they’re connected to well-known personalities through family ties. In each episode, … Continue reading
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