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Kevin Lemons & Higher Calling 3rd Round LIVE Recording

By Larif Hamm ATLANTA, GA (November 23, 2018) While people are normally out shopping on Black Friday, hundreds of people from far and near headed...

Got a Sweet Tooth? Meet Chef Jae!

Jaeson Daniel Salter a.k.a “Chef Jae" is an innovative and sought after baker who resides in West Orange, New Jersey. As a young man, Jaeson...

Maranda Curtis Delivers Classic Christmas Album

MARANDA PRESENTS: A HOLY CHRISTMAS AVAILABLE NOW!   New York, New...

Exclusive Interview with Creed II Co-Star Tessa Thompson

She already has an impressive amount of film credits under her belt, For Colored Girls, Selma, Dear White People and Creed, just to name...

Creed II Movie Review

Creed II (2018) Reviewer: Hasan James for Root Magazine  Cast: Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Tessa Thompson, Wood Harris, Phylicia Rashad Director: Steven Caple Jr. Synopsis: Michael B. Jordan portrays...

Aretha Franklin’s Documentary We Almost Didn’t See

New York, NY (November 12, 2018) Amazing Grace By Lynn Pitts In 1972 Aretha Franklin was just 30 years old, and already a star, when she recorded...

Joe Pace & H.B. Charles Are Bringing The Church Choir Back!

SHILOH WORSHIP LABEL RELEASES DEBUT PROJECT FROM ACCLAIMED...

Tasha Cobbs Leonard Goes #1 for 3rd Consecutive Time

The Clark Sisters Biopic Coming to Lifetime

November 12, 2018 By Hasan James If you are anything like me, you're a huge Clark Sisters fan. I remember interviewing them on the red carpet...

Aretha Franklin’s Amazing Grace Documentary Becomes Reality After 46 Years

AMAZING GRACE, THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED ARETHA FRANKLIN CONCERT DOCUMENTARY SET TO WORLD PREMIERE AT 2018 DOC NYC FILM FESTIVAL NEW...