tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57672895716248377602024-02-06T18:49:45.129-08:00Varion WaltonNews/Entertainment/Restaurant Scorecard/Varion/Celebrity News/What's Hot!varionwaltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04051751429165362095noreply@blogger.comBlogger286125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5767289571624837760.post-72794192101207446252022-11-11T08:16:00.006-08:002022-11-11T08:18:53.631-08:00RISE CHATTANOOGA HONORS A DEDICATED JOURNALIST!<iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/DAhqJsKkEHw" width="480"></iframe><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><h1 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #eeeeee; font-size: medium;">Greg Funderburg Honored as he bids Farewell to Chattanooga!</span></h1><div><div><span style="color: #eeeeee; font-size: medium;"><b>(Chattanooga, TN)</b>--As journalists we move from city to city, assignment to assignment. With that, how many of us can truly say we are "anchored to the communities" we call home? Greg Funderburg, though you're clearly moving on, you've earned this honor and many others in the coming months in spades.</span></div><div><span style="color: #eeeeee; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #eeeeee; font-size: medium;">Rise Chattanooga, you not only made a way for the public to bid farewell to this beloved anchorman, but you're taking it a step further by influencing the <b>"NEXT GENERATION"</b> of digital journalists.</span></div><div><span style="color: #eeeeee; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #eeeeee; font-size: medium;">For the next three years, your commitment to giving an aspiring, young journalist a 2-thousand dollar scholarship in Greg Funderburg's name ensures his legacy will linger long after he's left the airwaves in The Scenic City.</span></div><div><span style="color: #eeeeee; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #eeeeee; font-size: medium;">Greg, as you set your sites on the <b>"NEXT ASSIGNMENT'</b> in another city, the entire Tennessee Valley wish you much success on all of your future endeavors. You will truly be missed.</span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p><span style="color: #eeeeee; font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></p></div>varionwaltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04051751429165362095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5767289571624837760.post-60380326000224946882022-08-11T13:24:00.007-07:002022-08-12T08:29:04.907-07:00OWN TV: THE FINAL SEASON OF "QUEEN SUGAR" STARTS SEPT. 6TH<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8jArtt3V--E" width="320" youtube-src-id="8jArtt3V--E"></iframe></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-size: medium;"><b>(New Orleans, LA.) It's an insanely popular drama series capturing the hearts of fans around the world. </b></span></p><p><span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-size: medium;"><b>Five years ago we had the good fortune of sitting down exclusively with famed Director Ava DuVernay as she introduced the brand new series. She told Varion Walton about this great cast made up of newcomers during Essence Music Festival 2017.</b></span></p><p><span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-size: medium;"><b>Ava predicted the OWN Television series derived from the novel "Queen Sugar" would turn heads, but nothing could have prepared us for what was to come. </b></span></p><p><span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-size: medium;"><b>Before we bid farewell to The Bordelons this fall, first, a look back at the interview that started it all. Check out this VISIONVOICEVARION Exclusive!!!</b></span></p><p><br /></p>varionwaltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04051751429165362095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5767289571624837760.post-92197138656798767762022-08-11T12:53:00.009-07:002022-08-11T13:50:58.426-07:00"QUITE THE IMPRESSION!" <h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #f3f3f3;">REMEMBERING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF SAM GOODEN</span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">(</span></span><span style="font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Chattanooga, TN.)---What a privilege living among "musical giants!" One of my early memories of relocating to Chattanooga was all of the interviews, street signs, plaques, and endless accolades connecting The Legendary Impressions to the "Choo Choo City!</span></span></h3><div><span style="color: #f3f3f3;"><b><span style="font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></b></span></div><div><span style="color: #f3f3f3;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU4BHDQNb-UX8-WqrRsKMoC6Obz53ByAtt_6p4kba2YYWhT_8crXmtJlRKvvgD1h81ZfDkrmBm_D6b2-nfbUn1YpXgtwCWOIf5AxAc13_ztPGRcxy9xv_sKuWjZ3TXWFv4tpW3JHs0KsV-P36k5rgU0xOwfsP3xdlFqZ9FFU0sfXxncmqo_uzGUqVB/s1365/F9C0AC84-4B33-4C03-87D8-EC1CAC6C981A.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="910" data-original-width="1365" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU4BHDQNb-UX8-WqrRsKMoC6Obz53ByAtt_6p4kba2YYWhT_8crXmtJlRKvvgD1h81ZfDkrmBm_D6b2-nfbUn1YpXgtwCWOIf5AxAc13_ztPGRcxy9xv_sKuWjZ3TXWFv4tpW3JHs0KsV-P36k5rgU0xOwfsP3xdlFqZ9FFU0sfXxncmqo_uzGUqVB/s320/F9C0AC84-4B33-4C03-87D8-EC1CAC6C981A.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="color: #f3f3f3;"><b><span style="font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sam Gooden was always proud to share stories of his humble </span></b><b><span style="font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">beginnings with his musical partners Fred Cash and Curtis Mayfield. Mr. Gooden reminded music fans young and old how nothing more than sheer grit, determination, and God's Grace helped them travel the globe, performing before "Kings and Presidents!" The same sound that resonated from the bathroom acoustics at Howard High School in Chattanooga in the 50's is the same sound that ultimately led to his induction into the covenant "Rock and Roll Hall of Fame."</span></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><span style="color: #f3f3f3;"><br /></span></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><span style="color: #f3f3f3;">He spent a lot of time at The Bessie Smith Cultural Center, an African American art museum that bears many pictures and memoribila of the "golden years." His warm, infectious smile is what I remember most anytime he was visited "The Bessie!" Somehow he took great pleasure in being among Chattanooga's legendary music scene. </span></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><span style="color: #f3f3f3;"><br /></span></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPErG5e3EDkLkbYwKOl-dtYHaoSKJB38iJS6_MEfAO3lOSrRgsh3cjIDwkH-vjX5hfB7hJZ1WPt0tSV7gDWppG6jQnaYPs8qm1e01_Y1sPhULK5WeromNJXdbXC78Qq_1R5xmETlah6Ze0daCF1TIhYdlXm3z0YHgeBJUYelg4va3JYWTDdjn3KVav/s514/BEEE28A7-61BC-4CCD-A630-6E9FA71C7B67.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="344" data-original-width="514" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPErG5e3EDkLkbYwKOl-dtYHaoSKJB38iJS6_MEfAO3lOSrRgsh3cjIDwkH-vjX5hfB7hJZ1WPt0tSV7gDWppG6jQnaYPs8qm1e01_Y1sPhULK5WeromNJXdbXC78Qq_1R5xmETlah6Ze0daCF1TIhYdlXm3z0YHgeBJUYelg4va3JYWTDdjn3KVav/s320/BEEE28A7-61BC-4CCD-A630-6E9FA71C7B67.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><span style="color: #f3f3f3;">Sam Gooden loved his hometown, and Chattanooga loved him right back. Thanks for the music and the memories, Mr. Gooden, you will truly be missed. #ALifeWellLived </span></b></span></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h3>varionwaltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04051751429165362095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5767289571624837760.post-4924488046823407402022-03-29T10:17:00.005-07:002022-08-11T13:28:49.522-07:00RISING STAR: PRESIDENT AUSTIN JOINS THE CAST OF "HOUSE OF PAYNE!"<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZO9Sb4ZxdrRZva3xTSs3BA1RRLR8ylerUsFJfE3VzLtfM7k1Et8FWrShPlQ5HFcciXc7-Exp7AmSeAsYdfKIQt0V3MgvQW6I4TfgRDo-AAhSd0GPArNt40O7ytUFo26F4f9lAua6FeB6vKAnVFsKP4g3iFRnAMELTJH1Vjagn5XLCMWL2THJtfeBc/s1125/IMG_3993.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="587" data-original-width="1125" height="231" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZO9Sb4ZxdrRZva3xTSs3BA1RRLR8ylerUsFJfE3VzLtfM7k1Et8FWrShPlQ5HFcciXc7-Exp7AmSeAsYdfKIQt0V3MgvQW6I4TfgRDo-AAhSd0GPArNt40O7ytUFo26F4f9lAua6FeB6vKAnVFsKP4g3iFRnAMELTJH1Vjagn5XLCMWL2THJtfeBc/w443-h231/IMG_3993.jpg" width="443" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-size: medium;"><b>(ATLANTA, GEORGIA</b>)--The Dream is possible, and Alabama's own Super Hero, Austin Perine, aka President Austin is showing us how "givers gain," with his big break on BET's House of Pain. For more than 3 years Austin has made national headlines for his caring heart and charity work in his native Birmingham and beyond.</span> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTi3xNzfCxE2dDXq4MoCsDAYs9ou30icp5YsYs2bDNjL6QIQu0gyLw1_PU8rHfHnzq6MIFU-8Pd9_mNIMZjpTgONLaRJzde__K3XbtkkKcxt5lkmuQrw8aNWURtMhKCmpsM-1s-F1ZlqIihzwayiRkL99H7CUWKHGQTfkcAHigbzwAmqFu3T2NnN0z/s2001/IMG_3987.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2001" data-original-width="1125" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTi3xNzfCxE2dDXq4MoCsDAYs9ou30icp5YsYs2bDNjL6QIQu0gyLw1_PU8rHfHnzq6MIFU-8Pd9_mNIMZjpTgONLaRJzde__K3XbtkkKcxt5lkmuQrw8aNWURtMhKCmpsM-1s-F1ZlqIihzwayiRkL99H7CUWKHGQTfkcAHigbzwAmqFu3T2NnN0z/s320/IMG_3987.PNG" width="180" /></a></div><p><span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-size: medium;">New this week Austin makes his debut on Tyler Perry's hit sitcom "House of Pain," Wednesday, March 30th at 8p CST/9 EST. It's commendable to see hit filmmaker tap into the "Next Generation" of child stars with ties to the state of Alabama. Set your DVRs, mark you calendar, spread the word, this is going to be awesome for this Birmingham native.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPG8belND6PYgnmevCRGk_0ywyVRn5bFYPp5Gde2FpGT0Lw_vX5G1K7RmBUK0ERmFcUnS6ujQT-jjs3QxVyYf2mx9jukFW99BXU6a_SqL13_mvWYwJfWRZ3J0LlRR3_K5kTpJemUHN7LUR2K-v8jnk9hpByv3ZRcvA6pu_50N-YCM3aSgFYUYV0gsy/s4032/IMG_5349.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPG8belND6PYgnmevCRGk_0ywyVRn5bFYPp5Gde2FpGT0Lw_vX5G1K7RmBUK0ERmFcUnS6ujQT-jjs3QxVyYf2mx9jukFW99BXU6a_SqL13_mvWYwJfWRZ3J0LlRR3_K5kTpJemUHN7LUR2K-v8jnk9hpByv3ZRcvA6pu_50N-YCM3aSgFYUYV0gsy/s4032/IMG_5349.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPG8belND6PYgnmevCRGk_0ywyVRn5bFYPp5Gde2FpGT0Lw_vX5G1K7RmBUK0ERmFcUnS6ujQT-jjs3QxVyYf2mx9jukFW99BXU6a_SqL13_mvWYwJfWRZ3J0LlRR3_K5kTpJemUHN7LUR2K-v8jnk9hpByv3ZRcvA6pu_50N-YCM3aSgFYUYV0gsy/s320/IMG_5349.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1p2zPaG6HBEZPMk1Gu7E-r_FfgAkP19fRYr6_SKdayEaarCV5fN4EWmjT9kOPyn-tYe8a1mn9B9YTy5WdPicKzF4JGRLyNrfwR980orSY8J8Sp7cC9rpZL2WlieM8SHyPkRpkb76DYFLQlSlzbV5CNBJ21I-R6w8I_Rij1GL2ddBXMzjEKNLrofoV/s1221/IMG_5382.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="916" data-original-width="1221" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1p2zPaG6HBEZPMk1Gu7E-r_FfgAkP19fRYr6_SKdayEaarCV5fN4EWmjT9kOPyn-tYe8a1mn9B9YTy5WdPicKzF4JGRLyNrfwR980orSY8J8Sp7cC9rpZL2WlieM8SHyPkRpkb76DYFLQlSlzbV5CNBJ21I-R6w8I_Rij1GL2ddBXMzjEKNLrofoV/s320/IMG_5382.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKCDdl4b737HMJ28sDLRGjOLdacOqcvIlLOKfEBTzy7TzENv46OHOeQ-HRbXEWCuAG15ygbGc4-3cN662zY6k6F3ou8hf3zxxX9t5iK-P1qR5gH3gwTknxboRkx_b4C5LSK4YkbWVeSBx1TjeLkoXAFri2pCSOAjJ-qMzdnQwC3oo_cItOMaDrGIvb/s1146/IMG_3988.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1146" data-original-width="828" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKCDdl4b737HMJ28sDLRGjOLdacOqcvIlLOKfEBTzy7TzENv46OHOeQ-HRbXEWCuAG15ygbGc4-3cN662zY6k6F3ou8hf3zxxX9t5iK-P1qR5gH3gwTknxboRkx_b4C5LSK4YkbWVeSBx1TjeLkoXAFri2pCSOAjJ-qMzdnQwC3oo_cItOMaDrGIvb/s320/IMG_3988.JPG" width="231" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-size: medium; text-align: left;">For more information on Austin Perine, visit: <a href="https://www.al.com/living/2018/06/president_austin_might_be_cute.html">https://www.al.com/living/2018/06/president_austin_might_be_cute.html</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-size: medium; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><p><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: small;"><br /></span></p><p><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: small;"><br /></span></p><p><br /></p>varionwaltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04051751429165362095noreply@blogger.com0Atlanta, GA, USA33.7489954 -84.38798245.4387615638211528 -119.5442324 62.059229236178844 -49.2317324tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5767289571624837760.post-63483495566316525822022-03-20T05:35:00.000-07:002022-03-20T05:35:06.240-07:00Get Fit With Greg Family Fun Day--Chattanooga<blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/S_qLMlUKGPg" style="background-image: url(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/S_qLMlUKGPg/hqdefault.jpg);" width="480"></iframe></blockquote><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>NEXT LEVEL SUCCESS:</b> After more than a decade on-air, Chattanooga Anchor Man is now known as Television Personality and now Author! </span><span style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a class="oajrlxb2 g5ia77u1 qu0x051f esr5mh6w e9989ue4 r7d6kgcz rq0escxv nhd2j8a9 nc684nl6 p7hjln8o kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x jb3vyjys rz4wbd8a qt6c0cv9 a8nywdso i1ao9s8h esuyzwwr f1sip0of lzcic4wl gpro0wi8 q66pz984 b1v8xokw" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100044388070959&__cft__[0]=AZUWPne44mrHkiRUPDPDmMECFfzPd-0n9EP87Mlm9cZEvMSFxrswxKDR85zvyjJFIB_W11cvtwlGEW-EvQD7IY59X_I0E6XUiNGdIn5biTBpb1c08K8RO9Lwvk4Ra-Wa6OYJ0kYFAURkpRYT7rVWsGG7XwmAtX_EBUD2jHfrWvK3nQ&__tn__=-]K-R" role="link" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: var(--accent); cursor: pointer; display: inline; font-family: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: inherit; text-decoration: none; touch-action: manipulation;" tabindex="0"><span class="nc684nl6" style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">Greg Funderburg</span></a></span><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"> is taking the phrase "March Madness" to another level as he spends the entire month promoting a healthy lifestyle, and promoting his first children’s book, Jeremiah's New Beginning Book Signing (Chattanooga). 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<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>varionwaltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04051751429165362095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5767289571624837760.post-16280818642960216672020-08-26T19:25:00.006-07:002022-08-11T13:30:07.574-07:00NEW MUSIC: Stokley-Vibrant Ft. Snoop Dogg <blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nCyCvKdjEZw" width="480"></iframe></blockquote><br /><div class="kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); margin: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; word-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-size: medium;"><b>VIBING WITH VIBRANT</b>:---It's the perfect summer jam sure to keep you on the dance floor. Grammy nominated singer Stokley teams up with Snoop Dogg with a little diddy that's climbing the charts. The new video, 'Vibrant' premiered on BETher and BET Soul earlier this month. </span></div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; word-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-size: medium;">Directed by Josh Sikkema, the video serves up all the summer fun in the sun and is the perfect anthem for family get-togethers. </span></div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; word-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-size: medium;">The infectious hook-laden 'Vibrant' has already exploded onto radio stations around the country with airplay in top radio markets, further affirming Stokely’s reputation and skills to produce chart-topping hits. </span></div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; word-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); font-family: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-size: medium;">The single was produced by Stokley and written by hitmaking duo Shakespeare! (Justin Beiber, The Internet). After nine weeks on the charts, “Vibrant” is sitting in the “Top 20” on both the Billboard and Mediabase UAC charts and showing no signs of stopping. The highly-spirited track invokes variations of any classic two-step, high energy dance track for any virtual summer setting. </span></div><div dir="auto" style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); font-family: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #f3f3f3; font-size: medium; white-space: pre-wrap;">"Vibrant" is Stokley's second single off the forthcoming sophomore album Sankofa out later this year. The single "She" hit #1 after 28 weeks on the charts, and now "Vibrant" is clearly on its way climbing the charts. </span></span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #f3f3f3; font-size: medium; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); white-space: pre-wrap;">Check out Stokley's other sizzling summer single, "She" </span></span><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: Helvetica;">(</span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://strongarmmedia.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u%3Da6c16673c8f925e8de586ce83%26id%3Ddaa05b4368%26e%3Df51644a06a&source=gmail&ust=1598580522367000&usg=AFQjCNFlIV9HmQuqD4F4IBGoH6-mSKFcJg" href="https://strongarmmedia.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a6c16673c8f925e8de586ce83&id=daa05b4368&e=f51644a06a" style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); font-family: helvetica;" target="_blank">click here</a><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(32, 32, 32);">) </span></span></span></span></div></div><br />varionwaltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04051751429165362095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5767289571624837760.post-46225796555304593912020-05-10T06:45:00.002-07:002020-05-11T18:06:51.743-07:00CLUB QUARANTINE-"BATTLE OF THE VERZUZS"<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Spike Lee, Janet Jackson, Tamar Braxton, Niece Nash, and Ludacris were among 700-thousands fans who grabbed a cocktail and headed to the VIP conveniently set in their own homes. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">"Club Quarantine Battles"were introduced by popular producers Swiss Beatz and Timbaland. The concept turned even more heads when singer/songwriters Baby Face and Teddy Riley squared-off, satisfying for music starved fan seeking live performances during the national quarantine.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-size: medium;">Together, she and her beloved husband, Ronnie Ware changed gospel music scene in The Southeast and beyond. Both recognized by ASCAP, BMI, CBS Records and The Stellar Awards for their work in the industry.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-size: medium;">On a personal note, I shall never forget how her infectious spirit opened doors for young, impressionable girls. With her trademark smile and audacity of hope for a better way of life, Mrs. Ware urged city leaders in the aftermath of the civil rights era to provide quality housing for underprivileged children and their families in The Port City.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I will truly miss our quiet times together, especially the moments celebrating Valentine's Day, holidays and birthdays</span><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-size: medium;">I always loved hearing her stories about all of the Gospel Greats like Aretha Franklin, The Clarke Sisters and many others. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-size: medium;">She will forever be remembered as an influential, Mobile resident "quintessential lady." In her death, she leaves behind a generation of other "fiercely feminine," up and coming media moguls who will always look to her life as a template for success.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-size: medium;">After many weeks of declining health that was non-covid related, God Almighty finally called her home to be at rest. Irene Johnson-Ware, a faithful servant who leaves behind a lasting legacy. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="font-size: medium;">In closing, I thank God for our time together. The moments and memories will forever be implanted in my bereaved heart. </span><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-size: medium;">I found an impromptu interview from her home, in 2016 when the City of Mobile came together to honor her life and work. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Please take a to share in the moment I was so blessed to have with this rare and special woman. </span><span style="font-size: medium;">Rest in paradise, Mrs. Ware. Your "BRIGHTER DAYS" are now eternal!</span><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-size: medium;"><span>For More Information on the legacy of Mrs. Irene Johnson Ware, visit</span><span style="font-family: inherit , serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit , serif;"><span>ALL ACCESS MAGAZINE</span><b>: <a href="https://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/195826/veteran-broadcaster-irene-johnson-ware-has-died?fbclid=IwAR2v-is7xni7kExtFzL-F4n68zzUgZ9dGH02bpfUiZKI6zzva-uiXUJEuLE" target="_blank">https://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/195826/veteran-broadcaster-irene-johnson-ware-has-died?fbclid=IwAR2v-is7xni7kExtFzL-F4n68zzUgZ9dGH02bpfUiZKI6zzva-uiXUJEuLE</a></b></span><span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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varionwaltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04051751429165362095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5767289571624837760.post-52937125033915725162020-04-22T19:04:00.002-07:002020-04-22T19:10:36.957-07:00"SHE" MADE IT!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: #f3f3f3;"><b>(New York, NY</b>)--April 22, 2020--Stokley's "SHE" snags the Number 1 Spot on Billboard! Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and producer Stokley is celebrating the success of his hit single “SHE” as it conquers the #1 spot on both the Billboard and Mediabase UAC charts after 28 weeks. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #f3f3f3;">Written by Stokley & Carvin Haggins and produced by Stokley, “SHE” has taken the airwaves by storm receiving support from stations across the country including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, and Cleve</span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="color: #f3f3f3; display: inline; font-family: inherit;">land as well as SiriusXM and Music Choice among other streaming music platforms. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;">The female boasting single that celebrates women has become a fan favorite. The single is accompanied by a very sexy video that was directed by Josh Sikemma and continues to celebrate women as well as gives a new sensual view of Stokley that many fans have never experienced before.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #f3f3f3;">“I want to thank all of the fans for all the energy, loyalty and love,” states Stokley. “This is just a precursor of what’s to come. You all are my relentless <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"type":104,"tn":"*N"}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/1s?source=feed_text&epa=HASHTAG&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARCpCJbmMhj5Wrv_Ng2RdCgOf5_n1uyI85DT_zz0nAJaoBg9eMHDiniraXxmRfkxwHFMsie2uSHJjshRXrC-78YfUXctNIpiR9u4SXmyUXFZATJfCgH5a3ts4kuMPeBBa_35j8Ocoy5EED0rRlXvEerqg6a696E2Ez53wPhAAzxceHo1wOQevdMwh4A5LfC1Tjk5FqEc_xo51GCU9C3A2TuEEyOVC9M2xLQG4u_qJSa3hJnisEiUcgGuJ5wlUcZ9Otj5xz03ULwT4uADP4Z-iXx-oDi8nW74C-a8YISYJQYLqfo9Fdq8b8ILqXb_BICkG40yWBoXaKXR07LmWKI8M36e4A&__tn__=%2ANK-R" style="cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; text-decoration: none;"><span class="_5afx" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit;"><span aria-label="hashtag" class="_58cl _5afz" style="font-family: inherit; unicode-bidi: isolate;">#</span><span class="_58cm" style="font-family: inherit;">1s</span></span></a>.” </span></div>
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<span style="color: #f3f3f3;">“SHE” is Stokley’s first career #1 and third top-five chart-topping single since he launched his solo career with the release of his album Introducing Stokley, which produced singles “Organic” and “Level.” “SHE” is the lead single off of Stokley’s forthcoming sophomore album Sankofa due out this summer. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #f3f3f3;">For more information on the new single and tour dates log onto <a href="http://www.istokley.com/" target="_blank">www.istokley.com</a></span><span style="color: #1c1e21;">--</span><b><span style="color: #eeeeee;">StrongArm Media </span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #eeeeee;"><b>(April 22, 2020)</b>--New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell bravely recommended yesterday that no large events take place in New Orleans in 2020, and ESSENCE fully supports that decision. After continued monitoring of the evolving developments in the COVID-19 global pandemic and remaining in close contact and collaboration with our partners in the City of New Orleans and State of Louisiana, we are confirming today that we will no longer move forward with the 2020 ESSENCE Festival of Culture live experience – and look forward to returning to New Orleans in 2021. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #eeeeee;">We are excited to now announce that our ‘ESSENCE Benefit Series to Fight COVID-19’ will raise money and provide support for businesses and organizations in Black communities across the country, and that our first-ever ESSENCE Festival of Culture: The Virtual Edition taking place over July 4th weekend will be included in this effort as a multi-day experience and benefit celebration. This Festival will be hosted on our new ESSENCE Studios streaming platform, which will extend the experience to communities everywhere providing unfettered access to the power, purpose and party that has made the ESSENCE Festival the largest cultural, entertainment and empowerment experience in the world. Women across the globe and their families will engage in interactive, live opportunities to be inspired, empowered, entertained and transformed as they enter a new economic, spiritual and wellness journey ahead. The virtual Festival will be a benefit celebration in honor and support of the City of New Orleans, which has been an incredible partner over the Festival’s 26 years and continues to be especially hard hit during this crisis.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #eeeeee;">From the beginning, we have shared that the health, safety and well-being of our Festival-goers, local citizens and others who contribute to making the Festival such a unique experience were our top concerns and would be the foremost considerations in our decision-making. While we initially hoped that a reschedule from our July 2020 dates to later in the fall would be feasible, current information and projections by public health officials and agencies have made it increasingly clear that any large-scale events this year could potentially and unnecessarily put attendees and surrounding communities at risk. So, what would have typically been a very difficult decision for us was not because people come first, and we will continue to do everything that we can to serve our community during this time. We will honor all tickets sold for the 2020 Festival in 2021 and will also offer full refunds. Ticket holders should visit <a href="http://www.essencefestival.com/" target="_blank">www.essencefestival.com</a> for further information.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #eeeeee;">‘ESSENCE and the City of New Orleans have a partnership that thrives in good times and is made even stronger in challenging times,” said Mayor Cantrell. ‘We share an uncompromised commitment to the best interest of our local community and our tourist community, and the priorities right now are providing support to those who have been affected by the disproportionate impact of the pandemic here in New Orleans and ensuring a safe and healthy environment for all. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to our great city in 2021 for the return of the ESSENCE Festival of Culture and to once again helping to create such an unmatched and magical experience.”</span></div>
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<span style="color: #eeeeee;">‘We greatly appreciate the Essence family for working with the City of New Orleans and Louisiana as we face this ongoing public health crisis,’ said Governor John Bel Edwards of Louisiana. ‘We have enjoyed a long-standing relationship with the Essence family and look forward to continuing the celebration in 2021.’</span></div>
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<span style="color: #eeeeee;">We continue to understand that in these times, accurate information and critical resources from trusted sources are vital. So, ESSENCE created the ESSENCE of the Matter: COVID-19’s Impact on Black America digital platform to provide Black women and communities with the tools, information, resources, solutions, inspiration and empowerment needed to address the multitude of issues arising from this pandemic. ESSENCE Studios will deliver these live virtual experiences and produce the content our community needs as we continue to navigate this unprecedented time together and beyond. Experiences to date have included our first-ever virtual ESSENCE Wellness Houseä and ESSENCE CARES Act information sessions, with the next – the ESSENCE & New Voices Entrepreneur Summit – included in our Benefit Series and scheduled for Friday, April 24. Visit <a href="http://www.essence.com/" target="_blank">www.essence.com</a> for more information. In addition, our editorial team is producing daily content on our dedicated page to educate our community on the coronavirus, its impact, best practices for prevention and how we can not only survive, but thrive, through this time.’</span></div>
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varionwaltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04051751429165362095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5767289571624837760.post-69433511519373395292020-01-09T09:43:00.001-08:002020-01-09T09:43:20.480-08:00RECOGNIZING A "HISTORY MAKER" AND TRAILBLAZER!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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U.S. Postal Service Issuing Gwen Ifill Black Heritage Forever Stamp Jan. 30th</h3>
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(January 9, 2020) Honoring the "life and legacy" of a iconic journalist taken too soon! <span style="caret-color: rgb(85, 85, 85); font-family: Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif;">Because of HER, I am!" This week the Postal Service announced it is honoring the life and legacy of award-winning journalist Gwen Ifill with its 43rd stamp in its Black Heritage Series.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(85, 85, 85);">The honor will be bestowed in the memory of this trailblazer who left a hole in our hearts when she died after a prolonged illness in 2016. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(85, 85, 85);">Gwen Ifill was a member of The National Association of Black Journalists where she faithfully poured into the NEXT GENERATION of digital journalists.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(85, 85, 85);">Every year I looked forward to seeing Gwen at NABJ's national conventions. Every year she made me feel like I had her 'undivided attention." In addition to NABJ, Gwen Ifill earned the respect of her broadcast family at NBC and PBS.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(85, 85, 85);">In addition to being 'fiercely feminine,' I remember Gwen Ifill as a great hugger who served up "good advice and sound counsel." She was a consummate professional who was known for being tough, but fair.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(85, 85, 85);">Her influence gave so many other aspiring anchors and reporters like me "the audacity of hope!" Like me Gwen didn't look like the broadcasters model, she had a very proud ethnic look. She never conformed, standing proudly on her heritage. Gwen Ifill knew exactly who she was and she untimately earned the highest respect from network executive because of her knowledge and preparedness, not what her image.</span></span></div>
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varionwaltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04051751429165362095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5767289571624837760.post-76500757711428603592020-01-09T08:08:00.001-08:002020-01-09T08:08:04.161-08:00NOTED NBC NEWS PRODUCER SPEAKS IN CHATTANOOGA FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Southern Lit Alliance will host Jeffrey Blount at the South Bound Lecture Series on Feb. 5 at 6 p.m. at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center. </div>
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Author and Emmy award-winning news producer, Mr. Blount has published three novels that lead the reader into issues of social injustice and racism through his characters' touching lives. He will discuss his recent book, The Emancipation of Evan Walls, and the inherent difficulties his characters face.</div>
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Mr. Blount retired from his position as the producer of NBC News in February of 2017. During a 34-year career, Mr. Blount produced and directed Meet The Press, The Today Show, NBC Nightly. News, The Chris Matthews Show, and other major special programs and won an Emmy for his work.</div>
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varionwaltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04051751429165362095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5767289571624837760.post-91535873334633923272019-12-13T12:02:00.002-08:002019-12-13T12:03:08.350-08:00THE FOREVER "FLY JOCK" SIGNS OFF <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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END OF AN ERA: TOM JOYNER RETIRES</h2>
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<span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-size: large;"><b>(</b><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b>December 13, 2019)</b> </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">As you wake up today family, know you're witnessing the end of an era. It's hard to believe this day is finally here. After 25 years Tom Joyner is spending his final moments on the radio. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-size: large;">Tom Joyner and Sybil Wilkes have been an interval part of my broadcast career for more than half of my adult life. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-size: large;">Tom, your connection to Mobile, Alabama will never be forgotten because of your dear departed brother, and my friend Al Joyner. Morning radio will NEVER be the same. The TJMS shall forever be, "the ultimate party with a purpose!" </span></div>
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As everyone prepares to ring in the New Year, The VisionVoiceVarion crew is focused on closing the book on "the decade!" It's been a hard fought 10 years that's included everything from covering The Obama White House, to starting up our entertainment magazine. <br />
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Through the years we've brought you all of the news makers and breakers, live reports from Essence Music Festival in New Orleans to The Stellar Awards in Nashville. <br />
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Varion Walton is leading the charge with her crew as we embark on 2020, committed to serving up more impactful stories with memorable content, globally!<br />
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Spread the word, tell a friend, "VisionVoiceVarion giving you more of what you love, 24/7 and beyond!"<br />
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varionwaltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04051751429165362095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5767289571624837760.post-51439553988498754002019-12-11T16:42:00.000-08:002019-12-11T16:48:46.733-08:00MISS TENNESSEE PREPARES TO COMPETE IN MISS AMERICA PAGEANT <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: #f3f3f3;">Brianna of Murfreesboro has strong ties to The Scenic City. Her grandparents call Chattanooga home. Unfortunately they will not be able travel to Uncasville, Connecticut be with her, but The Bessie Smith Cultural Center is stepping up with an <b>Official Miss America </b>“<b>WATCH PARTY” in The Scenic City. It’s FREE to the Public. </b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #f3f3f3;">Additionally, Miss Tennessee has a unique connection to The Bessie Smith Cultural Center. She has served as a judge and emcee for Chattanooga’s own Miss Bessie Smith Pageant. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #f3f3f3;">Many of the young women of Hamilton County, Tennessee including Kaiya Moore, Miss Bessie Smith 2018 consider the state title holder a big sister. Briana has coached and assisted Kaiya and the reigning Miss Bessie Smith 2019, Anya Nelson with their own quest to earn scholarship money offered in other pageants.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #f3f3f3;">The </span>VisionVoiceVarion<span style="color: #f3f3f3;"> crew is also gearing up for this historic night. Brianna is reaching out to our magazine and other Tennessee news outlets, staying interactive with every step to the covenant title. </span><span style="color: #f3f3f3;">Brianna is encouraging Tennessee residents, especially Chattanooga folks to send her a message of encouragement leading up to the December 19th competition. </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">(Chattanooga, TN.)</span></b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"> --Growing up in the City of Chattanooga, Kaiya Moore never imaged she would be among the area’s first title holders, after all, she’s only 17 years old. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">In February, The Center for Creative Arts or <b>(CCA)</b> high school junior competed with seven other local high school girls and won the title of Miss Bessie Smith 2018 during The Cultural Center’s inaugural pageant. “The Miss Bessie Smith Pageant truly personifies the self-confidence and passion within our future leaders of tomorrow,” said Christy Rashed, Pageant Coordinator, and Executive Director.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">“I honestly believe it’s the perfect vehicle for these young women, regardless of their socio-economic background. It helps them to freely express their inner beauty, talent, and scholastic achievements,” Rashed said.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">A dynamo in true form, and in the spirit of Bessie Smith, Kaiya Moore recently returned to the Cultural Center and performed during The Annual Bessie Smith-“Strut!” </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Center stage, adorned with crown and sash, this aspiring singer, and actress belted out three show tunes with the same “sassy spirit” and tenacity as Bessie Smith, The Empress of Blues herself.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">“Walking down the street during The Strut, wearing the crown and seeing other little girls looking at me with such hope in their eyes really made me feel good,” said Moore.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">“I have very fond memories of The Strut. My father would take me every year when I was a little girl. He would put me on his shoulders and we would walk down MLK listening to all of the live music, watching all of the people. I never imagined I would one day be on stage singing, wearing the crown and representing the city as its first-ever Miss Bessie Smith 2018,” Moore said. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">It’s already shaping up to be a busy and active summer for the newly crowned Miss Bessie Smith. Kaiya is currently focused on college as she moves into her senior year at CCA. After a brief vacation in the Bahamas, with her family in June, next stop, “The Big Apple” for a residential, international summer enrichment program for young women of color with <b>“BLACK GIRLS LEAD,” </b>a youth, mentoring empowerment program of <b>“BLACK GIRLS ROCK!” </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">The national stage is also where this Chattanooga resident will shine brightly. Kaiya will be the only local high school girl representing the state of Tennessee at the 7-day empowerment conference proudly featured every year on<b> BET</b> (Black Entertainment Television) network. The conference will be held July 29<sup>th</sup>-August 4<sup>th</sup> on the campus of Columbia University in New York.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Mrs. Rashed suggested that I sign up for the summer conference. “Let me just say the application process is tough,” proclaimed Moore.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">BLACK GIRLS ROCK </span></b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">organizers require a copy of the applicant’s high school transcripts, a letter of recommendation, a detailed questionnaire an essay and a promotional video of why the applicant should be selected. “Organizers of the conference told me my video entry sold them on my selection,” said Moore.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">“It will not be her first trip to New York City, however, it could be the most memorable. “I’ve always been a person who has enjoyed helping others. The <b>BLACK GIRLS LEAD </b>conference is giving me an even bigger platform and the tools I need to come back and be the positive change to my community, “ said Moore.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">After winning the title of Miss Bessie and earning a covenant spot on this national stage, Kaiya Moore is one <b>“BLACK GIRL WHO ROCKS,”</b> but understands what it means to remain “humble” in the mist of great success.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">“I am not only confident and talented, it is also imperative I am helpful for the next generation. It’s important for me to know my family, my community and the Cultural Center will always see me as someone they rely on whenever they need me,” said Moore.</span></div>
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<b>(MEMPHIS, TN.)--</b>As I prepare to officially lay this week to bed, my mind goes back to the headlines, <b>“SUICIDES, SUMMITS, and PARDONS!”</b> No one is more shocked about how the week ended than Alice Johnson. She’s the 63-year-old Memphis woman you’ve heard so much about this week. Johnson was pardoned by <b>President Trump</b> after becoming a very personal crusade of Reality Star and businesswoman <b>Kim Kardashian West.</b> Sometimes as journalists we are rendered speechless. This was one of those rare moments for me. It still blows my mind I got to witness 21 years of hell <b>END</b> in a matter of minutes! This week while others in pain ended it all, the pain of a <b>LIFE SENTENCE</b> is finally over for this 63-year-old grandmother now embracing a <b>SECOND</b> <b>CHANCE!</b> <b>IN</b> <b>HER OWN WORDS</b>, Alice Johnson reminds us to “never lose <b>HOPE</b>” because “sometimes, even in the darkest of places, you still can obtain<b> GOD’s FAVOR!</b> <b>#WeekInReview</b> <b>#BelieveBIGGER #KimKardashian </b></div>
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<span style="color: #f3f3f3;">It's refreshing to see no matter where he goes or who he is with, Usher Raymond always has and displays fond memories of "The Scenic City!" Come on Chattanooga, let's continue to throw our support behind this one and make it go viral. Thanks Usher for always, always being a stand-up guy.</span></div>
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varionwaltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04051751429165362095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5767289571624837760.post-29835355514690761242017-05-24T17:57:00.000-07:002017-05-24T17:57:04.194-07:00NEW MUSIC AND TOUR FROM MULTI-GRAMMY NOMINATED LEDISI<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-size: 13pt;">(New York, New York)--Multi-Grammy nominated R &B singer and Verve Label Group artist</span><span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-size: 13pt;"> </span><b style="color: #f3f3f3; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-size: 13pt;">Ledisi</b><span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-size: 13pt;"> is back with a brand new single </span><b style="color: #f3f3f3; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-size: 13pt;">“High</b><span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-size: 13pt;">,</span><b style="color: #f3f3f3; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-size: 13pt;">”</b><span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-size: 13pt;"> which premiered via </span><b style="color: #f3f3f3; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-size: 13pt;">Okayplayer.com </b><span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-size: 13pt;">(</span><a href="http://www.okayplayer.com/audio/ledisi-high-audio-song-premiere.html" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-size: 13pt;">Click Here</a><span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-size: 13pt;">).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-size: 13pt;"><span style="color: #f3f3f3;">"High" is a song of self-celebration, empowerment, and heightened love. This honest message with raw bravado only emphasizes Ledisi's powerful vocal performance. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-size: 13pt;">Written by Prince </span>Charlez<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-size: 13pt;"> (Rihanna, Beyonce), Ledisi, Rex Rideout and produced by DJ Camper (Mary J Blige), this track is a bold first offering from Ledisi's upcoming fall LP. “High” impacts radio May 23 and </span>is<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-size: 13pt;"> available at all digital retailers.</span></span></div>
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Greenville, SC
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Raleigh, NC
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Virginia Beach, VA
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Atlantic City, NJ
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Sacramento, CA
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San Diego, CA
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varionwaltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04051751429165362095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5767289571624837760.post-88299705899957580552017-02-17T16:10:00.003-08:002017-04-11T14:41:46.180-07:00LOLITA SNIPES' "HEAD OVER HEELS"<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b>(Chattanooga, TN)</b>--“Love makes you do some crazy things!” Head Over Heels is the zany, hilariously funny stage play starring the “powerhouse” singer and R & B sensation Shirley Murdock. The show is selling out all over the Southeast. Varion Walton caught up with the cast and crew during their stop in Chattanooga, TN. “HEAD OVER HEELS,” is a “play with a purpose” packing a serious message about hope! </div>
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<b>(MEMPHIS, TN.)</b>--THE NEW EDITION STORY is more than a <b>MOVIE</b>, it's a<b> MOVEMENT!</b> BET Television is getting "rave reviews" from millions of New Edition fans still basking in the afterglow of the 3-night series. Long before the star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame, Varion Walton was given an all-access pass to Bobby Brown, Johnny Gill and Ralph Tresvant were forming a new group within NEW EDITION known as "Heads of State!" <b>WATCH THIS VIDEO </b>and check out this <b>"VINTAGE" </b>VISION/VOICE/VARION report as New Edition walks into an impromptu reunion in Memphis with another legendary R&B group, The Bar-Kays.<br />
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varionwaltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04051751429165362095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5767289571624837760.post-59067426214762619752017-02-02T18:15:00.004-08:002017-02-06T13:42:40.134-08:00NEW REALITY- TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS IN OFFICE<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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(Chattanooga, TN.)--America's New Reality: (CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO) Donald Trump won the election with a rallying cry, " Make America Great Again!" His first 100 days in office has been filled with pomp, circumstance, and protests. The 45th President of The United States is being closely monitored by many, including and successful businessman who knows him better than most. Randal Pinkett is the focus of this week's Vision/Voice/Varion's Special Assignment Report. </h3>
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varionwaltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04051751429165362095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5767289571624837760.post-40672489524728379952016-09-13T13:14:00.001-07:002016-09-13T13:21:58.009-07:00EDDIE MURPHY RETURNS TO THE SCREEN AS "MR. CHURCH"<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b>(Hollywood, CA.)</b>--It's been a minute since we've seen Eddie Murphy on the silver screen. September 16th Eddie Murphy returns in an independent film that generated rave reviews at The Tribeca Film Festival.<br />
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I'm intrigued by this new film because I know a real life scenario of a Mr. Church taking place in Texas. A very dear man, a very close friend in fact who is looking beyond race, ethnicity, and even sexual orientation. He's stepped in playing surrogate to two children whose mother is critically ill with no income.<br />
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Life has a way of moving forward in Hollywood and in every home in America. In the fictional movie "Mr. Church," Eddie Murphy's character develops a unique friendship with a little girl and her dying mother. His services are retained as a silver-tongued cook, Henry Joseph Church. What begins as a six-month arrangement instead spans some fifteen years, and creates a family bond that lasts forever.<br />
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A family doesn't always come in the shape of blood relatives. Sometimes God puts total strangers together so that they can rescue each other. Mr. Church opens in theaters nationwide September 16th.<br />
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CHECK OUT THE TRAILER TO "MR. CHURCH"<br />
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