HURRY, HURRY, HURRY, COME PARTY WITH THE GREATEST
BROS. ON EARTH! IOTA PHII CHAPTER OF THE OMEGA PSI PHI
FRATERNITY INC. PRESENTS THE
OMEGA MARDI GRAS QUESINO ROYALE 2010 TONIGHT,
SATURDAY, MARCH 13, 2010 @ THE HOMEWOOD
COLISEUM, 7310 FRANKSTOWN AVE FROM 8PM-2AM
FUN, DANCING GAMBLING
AND CASH PRIZES!
THE
NEW PITTSBURGH COURIER PRESENTS THE
FAB
40 RECEPTION FRIDAY,
MARCH 26, 2010 @ 6PM
AT THE U.S. STEEL TOWER, UPPER
LOBBY
RSVP BY
MONDAY, MARCH 22, 2010
B.
MARSHALL PRODUCTIONS PRESENT
LOVE & LUST
@ SOUTHSIDE #86
PITTSBURGH STEELER HINES WARDS
CLUB THURSDAY,
, MARCH 25TH, 2010 FROM 10PM - 2AM
HOSTED BY J-KRUZ
& MIKE DEAN AND MUSIC BY GQ
RAW
ENTERTAINMENT & IKEWEAR36 PRESENTS
THE OFFICIAL
IKE WEAR PARTY SATURDAY,
APRIL 3RD, 2010
@ CLUB QUESTIONS IN THE STRIP DISTRICT
LOCATED AT 1400 SMALLMAN STREET, PITTSBURGH,
PA 15222
THE
PITTSBURGH PLAYWRIGHT THEATRE PRESENTS
VALU-MART
FEATURING: BILL
DALZELL, TOMMY LAFITTE, SUSIE MCGREGOR-LAINE,
KELLY MARIE MCKENNA, RICO PARKER AND GENNA STYLES MARCH
13TH - 28TH, 2010
BY SEAN O'LEARY - DIRECTED BY
MARK CLAYTON SOUTHERS
Pittsburgh
Hip Hop Awards Puts City Artists, Businesses
on the Map
Written by Ashley G. Woodson
For the New Pittsburgh courier
Energy
was high among those nominated for Dwayne
Muhammad’s 4th Annual Pittsburgh Hip Hop
Awards Feb. 21 at the Hilton Hotel
Grandroom. Jasiri
X was up for the most awardswith seven nominations, winning three.
The awards show was originally scheduled for
Feb. 6, but because of the major snowstorm that
devastated the east coast, it had to be rescheduled.
“This is the fourth time that the city
of Pittsburgh has come out to show support for
the Pittsburgh Hip Hop Awards because it’s
the biggest music industry event in the city,”
said Muhammad. “This event is
held to recognize artists, producers, businesses,
etc. and the energy is always high.”...read
the full story from the New Pittsburgh Courier.
B-PEP
THE BLACK POLITICAL EMPOWERMENT PROJECT
IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE PITTSBURGH JAZZ SOCIETY
PRESENTS B-PEP
JAZZ - A MUSICAL "FUN-RAISER" FOR
B-PEP
EASTER
MONDAY - APRIL 5TH, 2010 FROM 5:30PM - 11:30PM
@ BRIDGES AT THE HOLIDAY INN
PITTSBURGH UNIVERSITY CENTER (OAKLAND)
B.
MARSHALL PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS
SUNDAY
HEAT
EACH & EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT
@ CLUB HEAT
108& 19TH ST. IN THE STRIP STARTING
SUNDAY, MARCH 21ST, 2010
SPRING BLING
PARTY
HOSTED BY J-KRUZ, FEATURING DJ SMALLZ, MUSIC
BY DJ GQ
Join
The Darkins Group as we travel by bus to see
two-time Oscar winner
DENZEL WASHINGTON
LIVE ON BROADWAY
performing the lead role in August Wilson's
play "FENCES"
WITH OSCAR NOMINEE
AND TONY AWARD WINNER VIOLA DAVIS
2 DAY - 1 NIGHT
TRIP DATE:
JUNE 11 & 12, 2010
MESSAGE
FROM THE ALLEGHENY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT:
In collaboration with the American Diabetes
Association (ADA), as well as the Center for
Minority Health, Centers for Healthy Heartsand Souls, the Pittsburgh Black Nurses
in Action, Gateway Medical Society
and other groups in the community, one
of the major community awareness events is the
annual Diabetes Alert Day, which is always the
4th
Tuesday of March (the 23rd this year).
This is a national wake-up call
to raise awareness about diabetes and get people
to look at their risk factors. If you score
in the high range, we urge people to see their
medical provider for further evaluation to confirm
whether they have diabetes or not. Early
diagnosis and treatment is critical to preventing
the complications associated with diabetes.
B.
MARSHALL PRODUCTIONS IN ASSOCIATION WITH SONY
RECORDS, YOUNG MONEY ENT., BIG TICKET ENT, &
CTE PRESENTS
THE
OFFICIAL MAKING THE NEXT HIT AFTER
PARTY
@ CLUB ILLUSIONZ, 1700 PENN AVENUE
SATURDAY, MARCH 13TH, 2010
On
Saturday, March 13th Reps from SONY
Records, CTE & B.I.G. Ticket Ent. in assocation
with B. Marshall Production will be Auditioning
Rappers, Singers, Models, Actors, Producers,
or VJ's for the show "Making
the Next Hit Season-2"
Highmark,
IMPACT Pittsburgh and UPMC Jointly
Celebrate Black History Month in an Evening
with Actor
Malik Yoba
This
employee-only, cultural awareness workshop was
hosted by Malik Yoba,
star of the upcoming Tyler Perry movie, Why
Did I Get Married Too as well as BET.com’s
Web show, Shop Talk: What’s on the
Hearts of Men. During the session,
Mr. Yoba engaged the audience
with nontraditional, innovative teaching methods
by exploring the themes of diversity,
inclusion and exclusion.
LOOK
FOR EXCLUSIVE
PHOTOS AND COMPLETE
STORY COMING SOON
BYNUMS,
GLAXOSMITHKLINE CONSUMER HEALTHCARE AND UPMC
HEALTH PLAN PRESENT THE
18TH ANNUAL AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY ESSAY CONTEST ALL
ENTRIES MUST BE POSTMARKED BY MARCH 12, 2010
WHAT
DOES AN ICE CREAM SCOOPER HAVE TO DO WITH AFRICAN
AMERICAN HISTORY?
Alfred L. Cralle
was an African American inventor who lived in
Pittsburgh.He
patented his design for the Ice Cream Mold on
Feb. 2, 1897,patent # 576395.
His mechanical device (better known as an ice
cream scooper) keeps ice cream from sticking
as it is being served. The basic design of Cralle's
ice cream mold was so ingenious that it is still
in use today! By entering this contest,
you can learn about other great African American
product designers, engineers and inventors.
Father,
Son , and Holy Ghost Productions Presents
From An Injured
Mess To A Messenger
An
Evening of Ministry in Word and Song
Featuring The
Anointed Vocals of Minister Brian Wright Sr.
March
27, 2010 from 6pm-8pm @ Mt. Gilead Church
The Shyne
Awards presents
The Shyne Success Conference
and Talent Competition Saturday,
April 24, 10:00AM-6:00PM
University of Pittsburgh
In
response to the feedback The Shyne Awards received
from young people asking what can they do now
to improve their lives so that they can not
only receive a Shyne Award, but become successful
adults we decided to design a conference
that would answer those questions and more!
The Shyne Awards is also proud to present Universal
Records Recording Artist "NEWLAND!"
Newland is set to make his video debut on BET
in a few weeks! Look out
for him!
Brotha
Ash
congratulates Valdez R.
Thompson and Christine
A. McGant on their marriage that happened
on Valentine's Day, February 14, 2010 at Ingram
Hall in North Versailles, PA.It
was an HONOR to be the photographer for this
historic event.
Mr. & Mrs. Valdez R. Thompson are now going
to Hawaii to enjoy their honeymoon and get some
sunshine. Thanks for letting me be a part of
your special day. It was great to meet all of
your friends and family as well. Again,
CONGRATS TO MR. &
MRS. VALDEZ R. THOMPSON. All of the photos
from the wedding will be posted soon.
2010 ANNUAL PENNSYLVANIA AFRICAN-AFRICAN NETWORK
CONVENTION
RECEPTION HONORING
PENNSYLVANIA'S AFRICAN-AMERICAN MAYORS AND WORKSHOPS MARCH
19 - 20, 2010
HOLIDAY INN, HARRISBURG EAST, 4751 LINDLE ROAD,
HARRISBURG, PA SUBMIT
REGISTRATION FORM NO LATER THAN MARCH 1, 2010 NOTE:
FREE TRANSPORTATION FROM PITTSBURGH TO HARRISBURG
CONVENTION SITE
SHIRLEY
MUHAMMAD YOUR
TAX PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
EXPERIENCE,
KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION CALL
TODAY 412.227.0800
www.Boogstown.com THE
BEST HIP HOP, R&B AND CLASSICS AND REGGAE
STATION AT YOUR DISPOSAL 24/7
WIN
$100 EVERY WEDNESDAY IN FEBRUARY
PITTSBURGH'S NEW
RADIO STATION www.Boogstown.com
IS HAVING A $100 GIVEAWAY CONTEST FOR THE MONTH
OF FEBRUARY
ENTER AS MANY TIMES AS YOU LIKE FOR MORE CHANCES
TO PICK UP $100
CELEBRATE
BLACK HISTORY EVERY DAY
AT BROTHA ASH PRODUCTIONS,
LLC
MICHAEL JOSEPH
JACKSON
THE
MARY L. STONE BLACK COLLEGE TOUR JUNE
20-27, 2010
PRESENTED BY
THE KINGSLEY ASSOCIATION
APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR THE 2010 TOUR IS MARCH
1, 2010
With
the continued focus on improving the educational
outcomes for African-American high school students,
organizers of the Pittsburgh area’s original
tour of Historically Black Colleges and Universities
(HBCU) have scheduled the 2010 spring tour for
June
20 - 27, 2010.
The dramatic shift away from the traditional
Easter week program of the past twenty-eight
years was made in order to both support and
promote the test preparation of students on
the mandated PSSA statewide achievement tests
that will be administered in early spring. With
the adoption of a statewide testing schedule,
students and faculty alike will be preparing
in the weeks before Easter for this important
measure of student accomplishment.
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.
B.
Marshall Productions held an event at Krobar
in the Strip District called "DIVAS
NIGHT OUT" where the legendary R&B
diva MONICA came out to meet and greet her fans
and it was a major success. I have
to shout out B. Marshall, Devin of Promotional
Push and everyone who came out to celebrate
Monica's new show on BET Television and her
cousin and manager Melinda Dancil. It was great
talking to you and I look forward to the EXCLUSIVE
INTERVIEW with Monica coming soon.
FOR
NOW, CHECK OUT THE EXCLUSIVE BAP
PICS RIGHT
HERE
LATIN
HIP-HOP DUO MANO Y MANO
STEPS TO NEXT LEVEL WITH NEW CD
By Ashley G. Woodson for the
New Pittsburgh Courier
In
the beginning there was Sossa
Smooth, a young eager emcee
who first stepped in the booth at the age of
13 and recorded his first song. Then
there was J-Kruz,
who was inspired by his younger brother to pursue
a career in rap music and together they make
up the most diverse group that Pittsburgh has
ever heard called Mano
Y Mano.
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.
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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.
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.
Groove
Productions presents The Classics Soul Music Festival
starring CHARLIE
WILSON PLUS CON FUNK SHUN ALSO PITTSBURGH'S OWN R&B GROUP
ARTISTREE HOSTED BY COMEDIAN
COOL-AIDE FRIDAY,
MAY 14TH 8PM - BENEDUM CENTER - PITTSBURGH, PA
For
information on purchasing images go to www.kneelyimages.com
, email KNeely @ k_neely@mac.com,
or call 704.465.9301.
Mention Brotha Ash Productions
& get 10% off.
Remember, to Love The Arts is to Support The Arts
YOU
VOTED US 2009
BEST LOCAL/COMMUNITY SITE
- EAST USA
THANK
YOU BAP
FAMILY!!! (CLICK
THE WINNERS LOGO FOR INFO)
YOU
VOTED US 2008 "BEST
DIRECTORY SITE" (LOCAL) THANK YOU BAP
FAMILY!!!
YOU
VOTED US "2008
WEB SITE OF THE YEAR" THANK YOU BROTHA
ASH PRODUCTIONS FAMILY
Brotha
Ash Productions is
Pittsburgh's Official #1 Community Web Site
Having A REAL
CONNECTION
To Our
BLACK & HISPANIC COMMUNITIES!!!
BAP
MISSION STATEMENT
THE
OFFICIAL #1 COMMUNITY WEB SITE
& BLACK ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY
FOUNDED 2001
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.
Written
by
Grace Kizzie, LSW, ACSW, EAP-Sp
EVERYONE
IS TALKING ABOUT BROTHA ASH
PRODUCTIONS
events, the latest news in the 'Burgh,
our weekly black history segment, and how going into our
fifh year BAP
continues to bring the Pittsburgh
African-American community BLACK TOGETHER
KEEP
SPREADING THE WORD ABOUT
BROTHA
ASH PRODUCTIONS
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Brotha
Ash
congratulates Valdez R.
Thompson and Christine
A. McGant on their marriage that happened
on Valentine's Day, February 14, 2010 at Ingram
Hall in North Versailles, PA. It
was an HONOR to be the photographer for this
historic event.
Mr. & Mrs. Valdez R. Thompson are now going
to Hawaii to enjoy their honeymoon and get some
sunshine. Thanks for letting me be a part of
your special day. It was great to meet all of
your friends and family as well. Again,
CONGRATS TO MR. &
MRS. VALDEZ R. THOMPSON. All of the photos
from the wedding will be posted soon.
B.
Marshall Productions held an event at Krobar
in the Strip District called "DIVAS
NIGHT OUT" where the legendary R&B
diva MONICA came out to meet and greet her fans
and it was a major success. I have
to shout out B. Marshall, Devin of Promotional
Push and everyone who came out to celebrate
Monica's new show on BET Television and her
cousin and manager Melinda Dancil. It was great
talking to you and I look forward to the EXCLUSIVE
INTERVIEW with Monica coming soon.
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. 
IRA
SOUL
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.
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 
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. 
DO
YOU KNOW MAJOR TAYLOR?
