FOR COMPLETE DETAILS AND INFORMATION CLICK HERE


The Legacy Arts Project, Inc. PROUDLY presents
5TH ANNUAL KEEPERS OF THE FLAME AWARDS
Introducing

DANCEAFRICA PITTSBURGH 2010

Universal Fruits from African Roots
Saturday, October 2, 2010

KELLY-STRAYHORN THEATER
5941 PENN AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15206

*****VENDORS ARE NEEDED*****

FOR COMPLETE DETAILS AND INFORMATION CLICK HERE


RAW ENTERTAINMENT, IKEWEAR 36 AND CODE G MAZINE PRESENT
THE OFFICIAL KEVIN HART AFTER PAR
TY
HOSTED BY COMEDIAN AND ACTOR KEVIN HART
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2010
@ CLUB ELEGANCE | 804 BRADDOCK AVE IN BRADDOCK
FOLLOWING HIS PERFORMANCE IN OAKLAND

FOR COMPLETE DETAILS AND INFORMATION CLICK HERE


Lotus Real Estate is an independent real estate brokerage company , committed to providing outstanding service and value to buyers and sellers. We strive to become widely recognized as the preeminent real estate company in Pittsburgh. Our commitment is to develop quality working relationships with our clientele; relationships based on respect, integrity, and trust. Lotus Real Estate is proud to have developed beneficial relationships with lenders, inspectors, contractors, and a wide range of housing professionals. We pride ourselves in providing clients with the resources needed to build a solid foundation that our clients can secure their future on. Whether you are purchasing, selling, or investing...we ensure that you have the support you need to make a sound decisions and receive the best service possible. We go the extra mile for you! VISIT THE WEBSITE BY CLICKING HERE!!!


LOAF AND CYNTHIA THOMAS PRESENTS
THE HOOD-STOP THE VIOLENCE RALLY
AND COMMUNITY DAY | THOMAS FAMILY REUNION

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2010 FROM 4PM - 11PM

FOR COMPLETE DETAILS AND INFORMATION CLICK HERE


MISTA SCRAP AND STATEMENT RECORDS PRESENTS
THE PROUD TO BE LOCAL 3
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH FROM 5PM TIL 10PM
@ CLUB 21 | 108 19TH STREET IN THE STRIP DISTRICT

FOR COMPLETE DETAILS AND INFORMATION CLICK HERE


The National Opera House is a 501 c 3 nonprofit organization started in 2001 by founders Ms. Miriam White and Ms. Jonnet Solomon-Nowlin. The purpose of the organization is to restore the home of the first negro opera house in America and develop new programs that will impact the lives of young people and change the community through culturally diverse arts programs.

P.O BOX 79051 PITTSBURGH, PA 15216
FOR ONLINE DONATIONS, PLEASE CLICK HERE


IKEWEAR 36 PRESENTS
IKEWEAR SKATING PARTY
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH, 2010 @ 12AM
LOCATED AT ROMP & ROLL | 1661 SUTTER RD, GLENSHAW, PA

FEATURING DJ BLAKK STEEL

FOR COMPLETE DETAILS AND INFORMATION CLICK HERE


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BROTHA ASH PRODUCTIONS PROMOTIONAL SCREENING TO SEE
"RESIDENT EVIL: AFTERLIFE 3D"
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH AT THE AMC WATERFRONT
TO WIN FREE MOVIE PASSES CLICK HERE


MONEY MOTIVATED ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS
3RD ANNUAL LABOR DAY BLACK & WHITE PARTY
EXCLUSIVELY @ WHIM STATION SQUARE
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH, 2010 FROM 10PM - 2AM
FOR COMPLETE DETAILS AND INFORMATION CLICK HERE


FRANCIS STREET REUNION HIT WITH FORMER RESIDENTS
By Ashley G. Woodson for the New Pittsburgh Courier

Residents from the Francis Street housing project in the Hill District brought back the annual reunion that used to take place years ago. The new committee consists of Francine Bibbens, Carol Bibbens, Calvin Bibbens, Shannon Lawthorne and Janicee Council. With the demolition and sale of the Francis Street housing project these former residents want to keep the memories alive and well for future generations... read the full story from the New Pittsburgh Courier.

CHECK OUT BAP PHOTOS FROM THE FRANCIS STREET REUNION HERE


ATTENTION ALL STEELER FANS & VIRGOS
On Thurs. Sept. 2nd come to Club Babylon for Steeler Star CASEY HAMPTON's Celeb VIRGO Bash
Steelers v. Carolina GAME at 7:30p on Hi-Def Projector/TV's
All Ladies FREE admission 7p-10p | DOORS OPEN at 7:00p
FREE CiROC Pour, 7p-9p Courtesy of Big Hamp
Co-Hosted by "CAT WASHINGTON" of Bad Girls Club Season-5
Hosted & Music By: MIKE DEAN & GQ
Sponsored By: BrothaAshProductions.com & SteelCityLive.com

FOR COMPLETE DETAILS AND INFORMATION CLICK HERE


BACK TO SCHOOL CONCERT FEATURING
STELLAR AWARD WINNING GOSPEL ARTIST
2 1 : 0 3

WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT AND CONCERT
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2010
NEW HAZLETT THEATER, 6 ALLEGHENY SQUARE (NORTHSIDE)

This concert is sponsored by the Brown Chapel Heir Force, Pittsburgh Literacy Council, The Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers and Familylinks.

FOR COMPLETE DETAILS AND INFORMATION CLICK HERE


B. MARSHALL PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS
BLACK & GOLD KICK-OFF CONCERT
STARRING GUCCI MANE

PERFORMING ALL OF HIS HITS
ALSO FEATURING TYGA OF YOUNG MONEY
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH, 2010 FROM 6PM-10PM
@ THE MONROEVILLE CONVENTION CENTER
AND GUCCI MANE'S OFFICIAL AFTER-PARTY
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH, 2010 FROM 10PM-2AM

@ THE YACHT CLUB IN THE STRIP DISTRICT
SPONSORED BY
BrothaAshProductions.com, Kashi Jewelers and SteelCityLive.com

FOR COMPLETE DETAILS AND INFORMATION CLICK HERE


FIFTH AVENUE HIGH SCHOOL
ALL CLASSES ALUMNI REUNION

SEPTEMBER 3 - 5, 2010

ADMINISTRATORS, STAFF, STUDENTS AND FRIENDS!
“LET'S GO ARCHERS....WE WANT SOME ACTION”

FOR COMPLETE DETAILS AND INFORMATION CLICK HERE


A BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION IN HONOR OF
GLENN CAMPBELL
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2010 | 9PM - UNTIL
BLACK BEAUTY LOUNGE LOCATED AT 2037 CENTRE AVENUE

FOR COMPLETE DETAILS AND INFORMATION CLICK HERE


MUSICAL LEGEND HERBIE HANCOCK'S HEINZ HALL PERFORMANCE WAS BEYOND ALL IMAGINATION
By Ashley G. Woodson for the New Pittsburgh Courier

BNY Mellon Jazz presented Herbie Hancock’s “The Imagine Project” at Heinz Hall and he gave the audience a mesmerizing performance from beginning to end. In the music industry for nearly five decades, he knows what it takes to captivate his audience through music and song. Young, old, Black and White came to see and hear the piano genius as he took us on a musical journey....read the full story from the New Pittsburgh Courier.


MISTA SCRAP NEXT LOCAL HIP-HOP ARTIST TO GO NATIONAL
By Ashley G. Woodson for the New Pittsburgh Courier

Originally from Penn Hills, John Wilson, also known as hip-hop artist Mista Scrap, is Pittsburgh’s next artist to break out and become a national artist. He has been on the hip-hop music scene since he was nine years old and has not looked back since. He was inspired by Run DMC and Cool J and other legends in the game from back in the day. Wilson’s music is about life because he keeps it real and creates his own style. He raps about things that he has been through. He takes it seriously and it is not a joke. He also taught his son and younger brother to rap....read the full story from the New Pittsburgh Courier.


SMOOTH JAZZ FRIDAYS BRINGS CLASS AND SOPHISTICATION
TO PITTSBURGH AT THE HOLIDAY’S INN AT BRIDGES LOUNGE

By Ashley G. Woodson for the New Pittsburgh Courier

Shawn Hopson, Charles Carter and Warren Wilson formed the group called Club Duo to bring the community together with a sophisticated and classy event called Smooth Jazz Fridays. This event is held each first Friday of the month at the Holiday Inn in Oakland. Line dancing, a deejay and a live band make up the itinerary for this event. The live bands range from jazz to hip-hop and R&B music. Fifteen years ago Shawn Hopson and his partners decided to do a First Friday’s event at the Braddock Hills Holiday Inn. In the beginning it was a deejay and a jazz band. The deejay played on one floor while the jazz band was on another floor. It was a nice flow because it gave people options to hear jazz, hip-hop or R&B.... read more from the New Pittsburgh Courier


S K I N N E R !!!
AMERICA'S MOST WANTED COMIC
COMEDY TOUR

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2010 | 8PM - 10PM
FEATURING JEFF KONKLE | EMCEE PEEJ LINGER
@ MOOSE LODGE, FOURTH AVENUE, CORAOPOLIS, PA 15108
DOORS OPEN @ 7PM | OFFICIAL AFTERPARTY 10PM - 1AM

FOR COMPLETE DETAILS AND INFORMATION CLICK HERE


THOUSANDS PACK PARK AT NORTH SIDE OLDTIMERS DAY
Written By Ashley G. Woodson for the New Pittsburgh Courier

It is that time of year when people from the North Side come together as one at the North Side Oldtimers Reunion at West Park. People from Brigh­ton, Northview Heights, Manchester and other areas came together as a family to celebrate each other’s company. Children played a very important part in how the weekend began as they led a march for peace starting at Columbus Middle School, kindergarten through eighth grade...read the full story and see photos right here.


The Community Empowerment Association held its 7th Annual Black Family Reunion at Schenley Park in Oakland. Thousands of people from all over the city of Pittsburgh came to reunite with each other, listen to great local and national entertainment, play sports and receive education on health and the film industry. Bobby Valentino, Harold Melvin's Blue Notes along with Sharon Paige gave everyone a great show. Brotha Ash Productions, LLC was proud to be "The Official Web Site Media Sponsor" for this event. EXCLUSIVE STORY AND PHOTOS COMING SOON!!! (Pictured above is Brotha Ash, Rashaad Byrdsong, Harold Melvin's Bluenotes and the legendary singer Sharon Paige)


Titled, "Many Cultures, One Community", African Arts in the Park appealed to people of all backgrounds recognizing that the performance and presentation of African Art is a strong contribution to the cultural district of Pittsburgh. Umoja's mission, to raise awareness and increase appreciation for the rich cultures of African, utilizes the African Arts in the Park as a wonderful event for such an exposition. Everyone came out for the event and local performers did their thing on stage for the crowd. National recording artist "Dru Hill" gave a performance that will NEVER be forgotten. Sisqo even did a special tribute to the King of Pop "Michael Jackson". LOOK OUT FOR EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW AND PHOTOS FROM BROTHA ASH PRODUCTIONS, LLC COMING SOON. (Pictured above is Brotha Ash with National Recording Artist Dru Hill.)


KYTE ENCOURAGES COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Written by Ashley G. Woodson for the New Pittsburgh Courier

Growing up in a housing project in the Hill District and the enlightenment he received from the community helped motivate Donnie Kyte to become a businessman. Kyte is the proprietor of the Ike Wear 36 Clothing Store located at 648 Herron Ave. in the Hill District. He grew up in Warren Court where older men and women in the community enlightened him about becoming a businessman and the importance of giving back to the community. Looking around and seeing things in the community that he did not have, drove him to want to make a change for the better and fill the void. Ike Wear sells a variety of T-shirts, jackets, hoodies, polo style shirts, fitted hats with much more to come....read more from the New Pittsburgh Courier.


FOR COMPLETE DETAILS AND INFORMATION CLICK HERE


L. KING APPRECIATES BEING PART OF LOCAL HIP-HOP CULTURE
Written By Ashley G. Woodson for the New Pittsburgh Courier

Hip-hop is in his blood and listening to Eric B and Rakim and other hip-hop made him feel like this is right where he was supposed to be. The hip-hop culture is good and he appreciates being a part of it. The music is starting to wake up because hip-hop music was in a depressed time, said Lindsey King, 28, who learned a great deal growing up in a tough neighborhood in the Hill District on Whiteside Road....read the full story from the New Pittsburgh Courier.


The Best Summer Sunday evening Party in the Park is FREE!!!
Citiparks Summer of Activities
SOUL LINE DANCING WITH ROLAND FORD

Whether you're an experienced dancer or just a novice on the dance floor, step out to an area park for Citparks' ever-popular Soul Line Dancing. Instructor Roland Ford incorporates R&B music in free classees that begin with basic steps and finish with more advanced moves. Thank you Roland for sending Brotha Ash Productions this information.

FOR COMPLETE DETAILS AND INFORMATION CLICK HERE

ARTISTREE AND SPECIAL GUEST
RODNEY MCCOY, FLO WILSON & THE OLD SCHOOL BAND & VANESSA CAMPAGNA GAVE A SPECTULAR SHOW AT THE AUGUST WILSON CENTER FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURE. IF YOU MISSED IT, YOU REALLY MISSED OUT. CONGRATULATIONS TO ARTISTREE ON A JOB WELL DONE.

CHECK OUT EXCLUSIVE BAP PHOTOS COMING SOON.


THE PITTSBURGH GOSPEL CHOIR IS SEEKING NEW VOLUNTEER MEMBERS

Lower voices (tenor and bass) are especially needed, but all voices are welcome. The Pittsburgh Gospel Choir, directed by Dr. Herbert V.R.P., is a 50-70 voice volunteer group performing classical, spirituals, and traditional and contemporary gospel music.

It will hold two voice assessment auditions for interested individuals on Monday, August 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2010 at 6-7pm and Monday, September 13, 2010 at 6pm - East Liberty Presbyterian Church located at 616 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh. Come prepared to perform simple vocal exercises and to sing a solo of your own choosing. The Pittsburgh Gospel Choir will be preparing for its 2010-2011 Season with performances scheduled for Pittsburgh and in the Tri-State area. Rehearsals are each Monday evening at East Liberty Presbyterian Church beginning Monday, August 9, 2010, 7pm.


ST. VILLAGE REUNION TO CONTINUE IN SPITE OF DEMOLITION
Written by Ashley G. Woodson for the New Pittsburgh Courier

Old friends and families who grew up in the St. Clair Village Community gathered for the 16th annual St. Clair Village reunion July 16-18. The reunion started in 1995 because of the close- knit neighborhood. Lou Shealey, president of the St. Clair Village Committee, will keep the reunion going along with his committee members as long as there is breath in his body. He moved to St. Clair Village in 1954 and moved out in 1967. St. Clair Village was built in October 1953. It was once a thriving neighborhood with families who were very close. It wasn’t until recent years that crime took a toll on the neighborhood and reduced it to a high crime area. With the Pittsburgh Housing Authority demolishing the housing complex, it will be nothing but a memory for the former residents....read the full story and see photos here.


ACH CLEAR PATHWAYS
AUGUST 2ND THROUGH AUGUST 30TH
MONDAYS, TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS 3-6PM, SATURDAYS 12-3PM
THE BLAKEY CENTER, 1908 WYLIE AVENUE, PGH, PA 15219
FOR REGISTRATION OR MORE INFORMATION
CALL 412.620.8862, EMAIL ACHCLEARPATHWAYS@YMAIL.COM
OR VISIT ACHCLEARPATHWAYS.ORG

OPENINGS ARE LIMITED!!!

CHICKEN, YOUNG MEEZ BRING ORIGINALITY TO HIP-HOP
Written by Ashley G. Woodson for the New Pittsburgh Courier

Andre Jones and Jeromy Cherry are brothers from the Hill District, who along with NBA basketball star DeJuan Blair formed “Put On Productions.” Jones aka Chicken is 22 and his brother Cherry aka Young Meez is 20. These young men are making waves on the hip-hop scene in Pittsburgh and across the country. There music is a combination of conscious music with a mainstream appeal. Even though they have the production company together with Blair, they are solo artists....read the full story from the New Pittsburgh Courier.


JONNY GAMMAGE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP WILL BE AWARDED AT
THE PITTSBURGH NAACP'S SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON ON JULY 27
THIS YEAR'S WINNER IS MICHELLE COKER
CONGRATULATIONS FROM BROTHA ASH PRODUCTIONS, LLC

The Black and White Reunion was established in 1996 in response to the death of black motorist Jonny Gammage while in police custody and the unacceptable not-guilty verdicts at the trials of the perpetrators. One of the organization's most important projects is the Jonny Gammage Memorial Scholarship to support local students studying the law. Applicants write an essay about civil rights and police accountability. This year's winner, Michelle Coker, will begin her legal training at the University of Wisconsin Law School-Madison in the fall. She was an intern and a citizen monitor for the Regional Equity Monitoring Project.

In her own words: When I thought about what to write to address legal changes needed to minimize police brutality, I was inspired by Billie Holiday's "Strange Fruit." I rewrote it as "Urban Streets Bear Strange Fruit" with the spirit of our connectional heritage and struggle in America and my desire for justice that every human on the globe deserves. Writing this essay helped me to remember why I first wanted to be a lawyer. Lawyers should use their role to be the voice of integrity and dignity in our society and the power to influence American culture to strive for equality for all from corporate law to public interest.

Ms. Coker received her award at the NAACP's Scholarship Luncheon on Tuesday, July 27 at the University of Pittsburgh. The Black and White Reunion has presented the scholarship, since its inception, in collaboration with the NAACP Pittsburgh Branch. This year, BWR is pleased to announce a partnership with the Negro Educational Emergency Drive , which has graciously added $1,000; the scholarship now totals $3,000. NEED now handles much of the administration and promotion of the Jonny Gammage Scholarship.

Most money for the Jonny Gammage Scholarship is raised through the registration fee for the Summit Against Racism, held annually at East Liberty Presbyterian Church on the Saturday after Martin Luther King Day. Next year's Summit Against Racism will be on Saturday, January 22. Registration and workshop information will be available soon at www.blackandwhitereunion.org and in the next issue of the Thomas Merton Center 's newspaper, The New People.


HEINZ ENDOWMENTS'
AFRICAN AMERICAN MEN AND BOYS
TASK FORCE CONDUCTS MEDIA AUDIT SURVEY

The African American Men and Boys Task Force of The Heinz Endowments is conducting a media audit, which will analyze how local Pittsburgh newspapers and television newscasts frame stories about African American men and boys.

The purpose of this project is to determine what stories exist about African American males; how these stories are framed; how those frames affect African American men and boys; and what can be done to develop new stories and frames that can change the way African American men and boys are viewed by others and themselves....Click here to take the survey


TALK MAGAZINE HELPS KEEP JAZZ ALIVE
Written By Ashley G. Woodson For The New Pittsburgh Courier

The Walt Harper Jazz Awards were presented at the annual jazz and art gallery at CJ’s in the Strip District, hosted by long- time Talk Magazine publisher Luther Sewell and wife, Roxanne. This year’s event featured free performances by the Roger Humphries Band, Dwayne Dolphin and countless other jazz musicians performing in and outside of CJ’s... read the full article and see photos from the event here.


BROTHA ASH PRODUCTIONS CONGRATULATES
THE 50 WOMEN OF EXCELLENCE FOR 2010
PRESENTED BY THE NEW PITTSBURGH COURIER
CHECK OUT THE EXCLUSIVE BAP PHOTOS
RIGHT HERE

A few months ago, Tim Wise wrote a widely circulated article called, "Imagine if the Tea Party Was Black" which challenged America to take a close look at the hypocrisy of the Right Wing. Now, a Pittsburgh rapper is accepting his challenge in true Hip-Hop form. Jasiri X has released a video called "What if the Tea Party was Black?" The Hip Hop artist says that he got the idea when Paradise,a member of the pro-black rap group X-Clan, forwarded him a copy of Wise's article. "I saw the article and I liked the concept," says the rapper. So Jasiri hit the studio with producer Cynik Lethal while Paradise grabbed his video camera and they went on their mission to defeat the Right Wing propaganda machine.

Recording R&B artist "Ira Soul" debuts his new video "Should've Never Let Me Go". The song talks about one man who was in love with this girl but did not know his girl was cheating on him. An argument breaks out over some bills that were not taken care of and she decides to call her new lover. Ira then comes face to face with his girlfriend and her new man. She decides to let Ira go and one year later Ira meets someone new who makes him happy and feel wanted. Check it the new video and single. Also look out for the EXCLUSIVE BAP INTERVIEW from Ira Soul soon.



Congratulations to Justin Strong and Tim Guthrie aka DJ SMI for 10 years of bringing the heat to the city of Pittsburgh at the Shadow Lounge and Ava Lounge in East Liberty. Everyone in the city of Pittsburgh came out to celebrate the arts and culuture that the Shadow Lounge is known for over the past 10 years. Happy 10th Anniversary and may you have many more.

CHECK OUT THE EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS FROM BAP RIGHT HERE


KNEELY IMAGES PRESENTS..IMAGE OF THE WEEK

In an attempt to share the seen and unseen images from kNeelyImages archive. Each week will be a "NEW" image to see.

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making print praktical

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BROTHA ASH PRODUCTIONS, LLC BLACK BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
IKE WEAR CLOTHING
648 HERRON AVENUE (THE HILL DISTRICT), PITTSBURGH, PA 15219

IKE WEAR CLOTHING OPENED IN SEPTEMBER OF 2008 BY CEO AND OWNER DONNY KYTE AKA DK. THIS CLOTHING STORE HAS A VARIETY OF THERMOS, MALE AND FEMALE T-SHIRTS, PULLOVER AND HOODIES. IT IS LOCATED ON HERRON AVENUE IN THE HILL DISTRICT. SUPPORT YOUR BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES AND STOP PASS "IKE WEAR" TO CHECK OUT THE UNIQUE CLOTHING IN HIS STORE AND TELL HIM BROTHA ASH SENT YOU THERE.

FOR COMPLETE DETAILS AND INFORMATION CLICK HERE


Visit www.affordableindianhair.com or call 412.322.HAIR (4247) or email ama@affordableindianhair.com


NEWSMAKER: ASHLEY G. WOODSON
BY CARL PRINE OF THE TRIBUNE-REVIEW
READ THE FULL NEWS ARTICLE RIGHT HERE


"DEAR DEBRA" from Minister Jasiri X is dedicated to BET and their CEO Debra Lee. ‘Dear Debra’ is a critical but loving letter exploring the possibilities of Black Entertainment Television. Episode 23 was produced by Kai Roberts and directed bu Paradise the Arkitech of X-Clan, No ducks were harmed in the makin of this video.

POST YOUR THOUGHTS ABOUT THIS SONG AND VIDEO HERE


FEVER STIMULATION BEVERAGE

is an all-natural herbal beverage that enhances the body, provides a feeling of euphoria and provides an overall feeling of pleasure. Fever is an all-natural product that offers wellness benefits with its proprietary formula of natural herbs and ingredients.

Fever is NOT an Energy Drink. Fever is a Stimulation Beverage and is focused on "Making Healthy Sexy". Fever is based on the concept that offering consumers an all-natural, attractively tasting beverage in multiple flavors and that stimulates the body, will become one of the most popular marketed beverages to hit the trend-setting marketplace today.

Fever generates a feeling of warmth and stimulation that lasts for hours. Fever Stimulation Beverage makes your feelings seems more intense and more in tune. The scientifically blended mix of herbs is extracted through a unique process to achieve potency levels that were previously unattainable.

FOR COMPLETE DETAILS AND INFORMATION CLICK HERE


“THE GIFT OF DESPERATION”
RayDawn The 86th’s debut album set to release on July 24, 2009

FOR COMPLETE DETAILS AND INFORMATION CLICK HERE


BROTHA ASH PRODUCTIONS
A REAL CONNECTION TO THE COMMUNITY


BROTHA ASH PRODUCTIONS
OFFICIAL SURVEY FOR 2010

It's that time of year to find out who our viewers are. We've grown so much since we did our last survey in 2006. We receive over 500,000 views monthly thanks to you. There are a few things we need to know, so we can get an accurate observation of who our viewers and are we can best serve our clients and the community as a whole. Please answer the questions to the best of your ability. THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

PLEASE FILL OUT THE BAP SURVEY FOR 2010 HERE


BROTHA ASH PRODUCTIONS FEATURED ARTIST
IRA SOUL
LISTEN TO THE SOULFUL SOUNDS OF THIS NEW ARTIST HERE

THANK YOU TO MY SISTER
GRACE DIXON-KIZZIE

GRACE DIXON-KIZZIE, my sister is the person who wrote our Brotha Ash Productions MISSION STATEMENT (word for word) back in 2001 when our company was founded. We want everyone to know who the creator of our MISSION STATEMENT. If you haven't read it yet, please take a look over to the right and check it out. I love you Grace and thanks for holding us down since 2001 because this is what our company stands for - which states "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.


BROTHA ASH PRODUCTIONS
THE MINI-GLOBE SHOWCASE REUNION 2010

Calling all Mini-Globe Basketball handlers, Mini-Globe Steppers, and Mini-Globette Cheerleaders!!! In 2001 we celebrated the legacy of our founder Mrs. Mary "Love" Harvey and now we want to continue the tradition by meeting annually. We need your help in locating folks from the 70's, 80's and 90's to make this one of the greatest reunions ever. We would like for the event to take place every July and if possible have performers too. I know you're out there, so hit us up at info@BrothaAshProductions.com and place "Mini-Globe Reunion" in the subject line. Leave us your name, contact phone and email and we will get back to you A.S.A.P. In the meantime, stroll back down memory lane with Brotha Ash by checking out old photos from "The Mini-Globe Showcase" RIGHT HERE.


A REQUEST FROM BROTHA ASH
CAN WE ALL JUST GET ALONG IN 2010?

I usually don't get caught up in New Year's resolutions, but I do want to share what my goal is for 2010. I would like for us as a black race to come together to be strong, black and proud of who we are. That is only possible if we come together. Is it possible for us as a black race to pull together, bury the past, work together, and just get along - YES IT IS!!! If we come together and stop hatin on each other, stop killing each other, stop talking about each other (well, that may be asking for too much), and most important stop being "CRABS IN A BARREL", we can achieve anything as long as we do it TOGETHER. Brotha Ash Productions is taking a stand and putting it out there for all of our beautiful black people to make the effort in 2010 to make this happen. We will continue to do our part by sharing our rich heritage and being there for the African American community to the fullest, but we are reaching out to you, (the community and other black organizations) to let you know that we want and need your help. It is possible and it is a reality. We are stronger together than apart.

If you have any ideas on our we can make this happen, please send it to BlackUnity@BrothaAshProductions.com because we want to make a difference in our communities. We will post your comments for everyone to see. For those of you who are caught up in haters being against you, remember what God has for you, no MAN or WOMAN can take from you. Help us bring our race BLACK TOGETHER one person at a time.


DO YOU KNOW MAJOR TAYLOR?

In the late 1890's bicycle races drew crowds that filled Madison Square Garden; the biggest draw of all was Marshall W. "Major" Taylor. Having become the undisputed black champion of America. Taylor overcame racial segregation and intolerance to become to one-mile sprint world champion in 1898, and by the end of 1899 held seven world cycling records!

Why is this important? The University of Pittsburgh's Center for Minority health and Adventure Cycling Association share the goal of encouraging people from all walks of life and cultural backgrounds, including African Americans, to explore the landscapes and history of America by bicycle. That is why these two organizations are committed to creating an Underground Railroad Bicycle Route. Throughout history black people have used bicycles as a mode of transportation. Both Major Taylor and the Underground Railroad represent the struggle to freedom from slavery and the challenge to elimate racial and ethnic health disparities. Visit the Center for Minority Health @ www.cmh.pitt.edu or call 412-624-5665.


©Copyright 2010 Brotha Ash Productions. All Rights Reserved







The 1st Anniversary of Michael Jackson's Death
WORLD'S GREATEST ENTERTAINER
MICHAEL JOSEPH JACKSON

 

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BROTHA ASH PRODUCTIONS community web site 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 and Entertainment Company.

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