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Dec 18

This Couple Blended New Orleans And Nigerian Culture in #BlackestWeddingEver

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PHOTO CREDIT: LAYLAH AMATULLAH BARRAYN Written by Mike Orie of TheConsciousTip.com This just might be the #BlackestWeddingEver. Continue Reading This past weekend in New Orleans, Tony Oluwatoyin Lawson, founder of Shoppe Black and Curator Shantrelle P. Lewis jumped the broom at the Ace Hotel in New Orleans. Lawson and Lewis wanted their wedding to combine their Nigerian and New Orleans…

Dec 18

12 African Startups Gathered in DC For ‘Diaspora Demo Day’

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Emerging entrepreneurs listen in on HopStop and GigaMeet founder Chinedu Echeruo at the Diaspora Demo Founders Forum in Washington D.C. Written by Mike Orie of TheConsciousTip.com A group of African/African Americans are working diligently to make sure they're changing the conversation around startups centered on entrepreneurs in Africa and the African diaspora. Continue Reading On Nov 10-12, tiphub Africa hosted…

Dec 18

A New Streaming Service Brown Sugar Aims To Be The ‘Black Netflix’

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Pictured Left To Right: Pam Grier, Rick Ross and Fred Williamson Written by Mike Orie of TheConsciousTip.com Dubbed, the new Netflix but Blacker. Continue Reading African American broadcasting network Bounce TV is expanding its reach with new subscription video streaming service, Brown Sugar. Brown Sugar is being dubbed, the new Netflix but 'Blacker.' The subscription service is currently available on…

Dec 18

Dave Chappelle is Releasing 3 New Comedy Specials On Netflix

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Written by Mike Orie of TheConsciousTip.com Dave Chappelle is releasing 3 new comedy specials on Netflix. Continue Reading According to a tweet sent out by Netflix about an hour ago, three new specials exclusive to Netflix are officially in the works. While there are no official release dates yet, they are expected to release sometime next year. Variety reports Chappelle and director…

Dec 18

Questlove, Chaka Khan And Others Remember Legacy of Sharon Jones

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Written by Mike Orie of TheConsciousTip.com Sharon Jones, singer/songwriter and front-woman of the band Dap-Kings passed away last night at the age of 60. In a Facebook post last night, the Dap-Kings shared the news in a heartfelt post. Continue Reading "We are deeply saddened to announce Sharon Jones passed away today after a heroic battle against pancreatic cancer. She…