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BROTHA ASH PRODUCTIONS community website and PRINT Magazine represents African American Culture with class, dignity, style by promoting and advertising events from BROTHA ASH PRODUCTIONS as well as events, businesses, health & church information from other organizations in the Pittsburgh and surrounding areas. We also want you to know about our rich heritage by educating the community about our black heroes. Our main focus is to bring our African-American communities BLACK together by promoting black history, events, black businessess, churches, health and career information, artists, and covering the latest news, while catering to all individuals and groups, regardless of race, creed, religion, age and/or ethnicity. Whether it is a BROTHA ASH PRODUCTION or a production for another organization, we give 110% every time. BROTHA ASH PRODUCTIONS is an African American owned company, which is original and places us in a unique position to showcase Pittsburgh's diverse communities. We are BLACK AND PROUD and Pittsburgh's Official #1 Community Web Site, Magazine and Entertainment Company. Written
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THE NEW PITTSBURGH COURIER MEN OF EXCELLENCE INDUCTION CEREMONY 2022 WAS AN EPIC AND HISTORICAL EVENT AND IT WAS GREAT TO BE A PART OF IT WITH THE OTHER HONOREES! THANKS TO ROD DOSS FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND TO MY FAMILY AND CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH FOR COMING OUT TO SUPPORT ME. IT'S FEEL GREAT TO BE LOVED, SUPPORTED AND APPRECIATED FOR THE WORK YOU LOVE TO DO! EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS COMNIG SOON!
BROTHA ASH PRODUCTIONS MEDIA I want to thank everyone who came out to help me celebrate my 20th Anniversary in business and thanks to everyone in the program who made it a major success. I want to thank Cynthia Kenderson, Nicky Jo Dawson of Blaqk House Collections, Sheila Mckeever, Lateresa Clancy Blackwell, Michael Jeffery Blackwell, Brooke Burchette-Williams, DJ Frank Nitty, Dr. Sheila Beasley, Rev. Momma Beasley, Brenda Tate, Evan Frazier, Char Fields, Bee Marshall, Lee Davis, Grace Dixon-Kizzie, Charles Daymar "Uncle Charlie" Pitts-Bonner and Rev. Glenn Grayson who read the proclamation award from the office of Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald.
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'Brotha Ash' Woodson honored for 20 years of service to community FOR COMPLETE DETAILS AND INFORMATION
The Council of the City of Pittsburgh recognized Mr. Ashley G. Woodson for his strong will, determination, and strong belief in the African American community by declaring Monday, November 9, 2009 and every November 9th, "Brotha Ash Productions Day" in the City of Pittsburgh. I thank God for this great honor, City Councilwoman Tonya Payne, Darlene M. Harris, Theresa Kail Smith, Bruce A. Kraus, Jim Motznik, Douglas Shields, Patrick Dowd, William Peduto and Reverend Ricky Burgess. I also thank my family and friends who came out to support me on this historical day and a big shout out to Emmai Alaquiva of Yamomzhouse Recording Studios. Now that we have a day to continue doing what we do for the community, look out for bigger and better things to come soon. NOVEMBER 9, 2009 THANKS TO OUR BAP SUPPORTERS TO CHECK OUT THE EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS
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BROTHA ASH PRODUCTIONS, LLC THANKS EVERYONE WHO VOTED FOR BAP TO WIN TWO PITTSBURGH HIP-HOP AWARDS IN FEBRUARY OF 2011 FOR WEBSITE OF THE YEAR (Brotha Ash Productions www.BrothaAshProductions.com) AND FOR FACEBOOK USER OF THE YEAR. CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE WHO ALSO WON IN THEIR CATEGORIES. CHECK OUT THE EXCLUSIVE BAP PHOTOS RIGHT HERE
NEWSMAKER:
ASHLEY G. WOODSON
WEB
SITE COVERING EVENTS IN BLACK COMMUNITY
Fours years ago, Ashley Woodson of the Hill District started a Web site that would promote dance events and school reunions for his company, Brotha Ash Productions. The Web site gained traction and grew to include entertainment, news, black history profiles and celebrity interviews as well as bring to light important social issues. Today, BrothaAshProductions.com, which receives 450,000 page views a month, has become an important voice for the region's black community. Because of these accomplishments the Web site last week received the Black Web Award for Best Local/Community Site East USA from Black TV Online. READ
THE FULL STORY IN THE PGH POST-GAZETTE
BROTHA
ASH PRODUCTIONS WINS BLACK WEB AWARDS
FOR YOU DID IT AGAIN PITTSBURGH!!!
THIS IS HUGE and once again we are very grateful for this honor. We would also like to congratulate all of the other BLACK WEB SITES that won in each category and the nominees that were in our category. Keep making our communities proud.
BROTHA
ASH PRODUCTIONS WINS AWARD
Once again the Pittsburgh Hip Hop Awards were phenomenal and historical. Before we talk about the actual event, we need to go back to the Pre-Hip Hop Awards event which was held at Club DeJaVu in the Strip District. The artist really came out and shined this night and had the crowd hyped. Hip Hop Phenomenon "JOE BEATZ" from the H.I. L.L. ripped the stage apart and then B-FLAMES did his thing and a few others performed that evening. There was the Pre-Hip Hop Awards event which GQ from WAMO 106.7FM was on the 1's and 2's, then there was the main event at the Hilton Hotel where DJ Schizo held it down on the wheels of steel and finally their was the "After Party" which was held at Club Krobar in the Strip District where DJ BLAKK STEEL aka "Money Well Spent" from WAMO 106.7FM was on the 1's and 2's. Brotha Ash Productions was there to cover all three events because that's how we do it. YOU KNOW!!! THANKS TO ALL OUR SITE VISITORS - YOU DID IT RIGHT AND WE WON!! READ THE FULL ARTICLE, SEE THE WINNERS LIST, AND CHECK OUT EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS FROM BROTHA ASH PRODUCTIONS RIGHT HERE
IT'S
OFFICIAL - BAP
IS A NATIONAL WEB SITE
Hello BAP FAMILY!!! We want to take this time to THANK YOU for nominating BAP and voting us to WIN for BEST DIRECTORY SITE (LOCAL) from the BLACK WEB AWARDS. We are very grateful for this honor. We would also like to congratulate all of the other BLACK WEB SITES that won in each category.
CHECK OUT THE OFFICIAL CONGRATULATIONS FROM THE BLACK WEB AWARDS RIGHT HERE!!!!
BROTHA
ASH PRODUCTIONS FEATURED IN POP CITY
MAGAZINE
MAY 9, 2007 - Throughout its history, Pittsburgh has reinvented itself. The region has enjoyed great wealth, survived dire downturns and created amazing new comebacks and opportunities. How? Strong, determined and creative people. As Pittsburgh continues to transform, the people behind the city make the difference. Pop City takes a look at four Pittsburghers who have reinvented themselves and in the process, are helping to reinvent our region. Ashley Woodson, Founder and President of Brotha Ash Productions - Ashley Woodson’s reinvention serves as a reminder of the unmet potential in all of us. As he explains it, he was sidetracked by the streets for awhile, like too many African American youth. But Woodson would rather focus on how he turned his life around ten years ago and how that is paying off for Pittsburgh. K.J. Bryant writes about her year on the road collecting stories of reinvention in her forthcoming book, Journeys: 50,000 Miles of Wise Women. Visit www.kjbryant.com. This is her first article for Pop City. READ THE ARTICLE ON BROTHA ASH PRODUCTIONS RIGHT HERE
A Conversation with Brotha Ash
Writer: BRENTIN MOCK - October 20, 2005
Ashley “Brotha Ash” Woodson, of the Hill District, is a former hip-hop dancer/entertainer who’s recently begun a multimedia-and-events enterprise aimed at bringing people together for positive vibes and purposes. After an early life of running the streets, he says, he’s become a visible and vocal activist for African-American affairs in Pittsburgh. This past January he began putting it all together for the world to see on his Web site www.BrothaAshProductions.com
BROTHA
ASH
PRODUCTIONS
AND DARKINS
COMMUNICATIONS
MARCH 16, 2005
BROTHA
ASH PRODUCTIONS
believes that all positive black media, websites, radio, and
newspapers are important to our city and culture and looks forward
to working with each organization in the near future. 
CEO - ASHLEY G. WOODSON
FROM A DANCER TO AN ENTREPENEUR
Brotha Ash Productions is.... Pittsburgh's resource for African American and Latino Events, Church and Health information, Career and Job information, Artists, News, Entertainment, and most important is Black History. WE ARE PROUD TO BE FROM PITTSBURGH AND WE WILL KEEP REPRESENTIN' BY GIVING YOU WHAT YOU WANT LIKE WE HAVE BEEN DOING SINCE 2001!!! SINCE WE ARE NOT GOING ANYWHERE, WE WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT WE APPLAUD ALL AFRICAN AMERICAN WEBSITES FOR SHARING POSITIVE INFORMATION WITH THE COMMUNITY. WE KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING IS AN ASSET TO EVERYONE AND WE ALSO LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU IN THE FUTURE. BROTHA ASH PRODUCTIONS WILL ALWAYS PUT THE COMMUNITY FIRST BY EMPOWERING YOU TO BE THE BEST BLACK MAN OR WOMAN YOU COULD BE!!! ADVERTISING WITH US IS GREAT, BUT SHARING OUR BLACK HISTORY WITH YOU IS EVEN GREATER!!! ©Copyright 2024 Brotha Ash Productions. All Rights Reserved |
AFRICAN AMERICANS, LATINOS AND ALL ETHNICS ARE WELCOME TO JOIN PITTSBURGH'S #1 COMMUNITY WEB SITE THAT SHOWCASES EVERYONE. WE TOLD YOU THAT IN 2001!!! BROTHA
ASH PRODUCTIONS
Message Carriers is a derivative of The Society of Americans for Recovery (SOAR), which was founded by the Late Senator Harold E. Hughes, SOAR was a grass-roots organization of concerned people from all walks of life. March 29, 2007, Robin Spencer (Director of Message Carriers) awarded Brotha Ash Productions with an "Award of Appreciation" for the coverage of last year's awards ceremony. "I thank you and your organization for this great honor of recognition." Awards were handed out to over 50 people who volunteer in one way or another for Message Carriers. There was great food, speeches, and entertainment by Eric Blackwell and Faithful Ministries. Keep up the great work Robin because what you are doing is a great service to the community. Again, thank you for the award. CHECK OUT THE EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS RIGHT HERE!!! BROTHA
ASH PRODUCTIONS
Log on to http://kdka.com/video/?id=16464@kdka.dayport.com, to WATCH THE SHOW. To find out more about Lynn Hayes-Freeland CLICK HERE. BROTHA
ASH PRODUCTIONS RECEIVES AWARD
B-PEP, the Black Political Empowerment Project, a non-partisan community collaborative, in cooperation with the Pittsburgh Jazz Society hosted a Pittsburgh star-studded jazz marathon fundraiser on Easter Monday, April 17, 2006, sponsored in part by Mellon Jazz." The musical extravaganza took place at beautiful "Dowe's on 9th" in Downtown Pittsburgh from 5:30pm to 11:30pm. In one location and in one great night area jazz fans were treated to the exciting sounds of Pittsburgh's greatest artists. All the jazz legends came out and gave us a great show. Awards were given to three Wards in our city for their efforts in voter registration from their communities. Tim Stevens, B-PEP Chair and Founder presented Brotha Ash with the "B-PEP Jazz Marquee (pictured with me and Urban League President Esther Bush) for outstanding work in the community and for hard work and committment to B-PEP. (THANK YOU!!) Pittsburgh Jazz Society President and Founder, WDUQ's Tony Mowod, was the primary emcee for the evening. WDUQ's Bob Studebaker, Debbie Norell of The New Pgh Courier, Jack Bogut of WJAS Radio, Kevin Amos of WRCT Radio and legendary Pittsburgh deejay "Brother Matt", WAMO's morning show DJ's Anji and GQ, WPXI's Vince Simms also shared in the emcees duties. This was a night that had all that jazz and more. NOW CHECK OUT THE PHOTOS RIGHT HERE!!! MANCHESTER BIDWELL HOSTS A GATHERING OF INSPIRATION
Success
stories of former students highlighted Manchester Bidwell Corporation's
annual appeal campaign kickoff on Wednesday, April 20th, 2005 from
5:00 to 8:00 p.m. " Alumni, Ashley G. Woodson, Ana Kelly,
Thomas Kellner, Nancy Hessler, Sharif Bey, Andrea Celani, &
Jennifer Peters took the stage to share personal stories of
adversity & triumph, all based on their learning experiences
at Manchester Craftsmen's Guild & Bidwell Training Center..... Photos by Brotha Ash Productions BROTHA ASH THANKS ALL THE STAFF FOR THE SPECIAL HONOR!!! A special shout-out to Harold Hayes from KDKA Channel 2 news for this event!!!
THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!
-Brotha Ash- PITTSBURGH'S #1 BLACK ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY LOOK FOR MORE NEW AND EXCITING THINGS TO COME FROM BROTHA ASH PRODUCTIONS!!!
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BAP
MISSION STATEMENT 
Hello
BAP FAMILY!!!
We want to take this time to THANK
YOU AGAIN for nominating BAP
and voting us to WIN for BEST LOCAL COMMUNITY SITE IN THE EAST COAST.
By
Writer Ashley G. Woodson
YOU
DID IT PITTSBURGH!!!
read
more from 
Planners
behind successful events by Bruce Atkins
BROTHA
ASH PRODUCTIONS
was officially formed in the year of 2001 by CEO and founder - Ashley
G. Woodson. Ashley's development of BROTHA
ASH PRODUCTIONS has
been in correlation with his originality and diversity. Service
for all consumers include, EVENT PLANNING, MARKETING, ADVERTISING,
PROMOTION, JOB SEARCHES, RESUMES, and most import is educating the
community with BLACK HISTORY. 
Style,
determination, motivation, class and inspiration all describe the
person we know as ASHLEY G. WOODSON
a.k.a. Brotha
Ash.
Born and raised in the Hill District of Pittsburgh, PA, Brotha
Ash
has always wanted to be in the entertainment industry.
As youngsters, who had the dance moves of Michael Jackson and the
Jackson Five, Brotha
Ash
and his step-brothers Anthony and Bryan Dixon
formed a dance group called "The
Mini-Globe Steppers, which was
a part of the Mini-Globe Showcase from Herron Hill Middle School
in the late 70's founded by Mrs. Mary "Love" Harvey and
coached by Joseph Barlow. The Mini-Globe
Steppers disbanded
in 1980, and Brotha
Ash
went on to perform solo in talent shows in which he always won 1st
place. Even though Brotha
Ash
is still a great dancer, he realized that he wanted
to be behind the scenes instead of on stage.
From that moment, he knew he wanted to be in the entertainment
industry in some capacity.. 
Brotha
Ash
has always admired his heroes like Dr. Martin Luther King,
Jr., Harriet Tubman, Malcolm X, and our present black leaders
like President Barack Obama and Reverend Jesse Jackson,
Sr. His great-grandmother, Lucy Curry,
told him stories of his ancestors, who came from slavery, and it
struck a cord with Brotha
Ash.
He has learned a lot about where he came from so he can know where
he is going. He is a strong believer in bringing the black community
together. He is proud of his heritage and wants to share it
with anyone who will listen. Being black is a banner he wears
with dignity, pride, and respect. Chuck D.,
from the legendary hip-hop group Public
Enemy, is his favorite rap lyricist.
Having Public Enemy
focus on "BLACK
UNITY
in the late 80's was a great time for the younger generation of
African Americans to come together through hip-hop to learn about
their heritage and Brotha
Ash
loved every minute of it. He would wear the "red,
black, green" clothes and mediallions
to display his black pride. Being young,
gifted, and black is something
Brotha
Ash
is very proud of, and to this day he
is working hard to do his part in bringing the African
American community closer together.
Brotha
Ash
has achieved a lot in a short period of time thanks to his Lord
and Savior, Jesus Christ and the support of his family
and friends. He has many awards and accolades from his hard work
in many arenas. He is a 1984 graduate of John A. Brashear
High School, and was a 13Bravo-Field Artillerist in the United
States Army and the Army Reserve serving from 1985-1993. He is a
Member of the Ebenezer Baptist Church, and a 2000 graduate
of Bidwell Training Center, Inc. with a diploma in Information Sciences.
He was a Research Assistant for the University of Pittsburgh, a
Committee Member for the PA Mid-Atlantic Group, the Center
for Minority Health, The Dot Talley Initiative Program, and the
Equipoise Group, a Council member of B-PEP (Black Political
Empowerment Project), a Student majoring in communications
at the University of Pittsburgh until October of 2007. Brotha
Ash
is also a journalist and writer for the New Pittsburgh Courier and
plans to launch his own magazine and TV show in 2011. He
is still a R&B/Hip-Hop Dancer (his
favorite thing to do), and the CEO and Founder of
his own company: BROTHA ASH PRODUCTIONS.
Brotha
Ash Productions was invited to be on
the historical Lynne Hayes-Freeland Show.
The
show aired Saturday,
May 20, 2006 on UPN Channel 15 and Sunday,
May 21, 2006 on KDKA
TV Channel 2 (Cable Channel 6)
@ 6:30am. Find
out how Brotha Ash Productions
got started over five years ago, our first events, covering news
and events, our cultural specific website and how Brotha
Ash Productions has grown into the
multi-media outlet it is today thanks to you our viewers. 
