Black History Month

Book Festivals and Events

15 February 2020 Pump It Up Magazine 0

Book Festivals, Events, Fair, dedicated to African American literature and Black Literature from around the world, for writers, thinkers and readers Select LocationAlabamaAlaskaAnguillaArizonaArkansasAustraliaBelizeCaliforniaCanadaChinaColoradoCubaDistrict of ColumbiaEgyptFloridaFranceGeorgiaGermanyIllinoisIndiaIndianaItalyJamaica, W.I.KentuckyLouisianaMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriNetherlandsNevadaNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNigeriaNorth CarolinaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaSomalilandSouth AfricaSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseTennesseeTexasThe GambiaTrinidad & […]

Black History Month

15 black designers that should be on your radar

8 February 2020 Pump It Up Magazine 0

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Black History Month and Fashion Week are upon us, so it’s the perfect time to indulge a shopping habit by supporting black designers moving the sartorial conversation forward. Whether it’s their bold and unfettered address of […]

Music Review – Ellen Cooper “Martin” – An inspirational track that totes an equally invigorating R&B groove.

7 February 2020 Pump It Up Magazine 0

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Based out of Los Angeles, the multi-talented jazz vocalist, producer, and singer Ellen Cooper unveils her soulful charms in a new single dedicated to the work of Martin Luther King Jr. and other stellar humanitarians […]

Black History Month – Movies to Stream

4 February 2020 Pump It Up Magazine 0

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In the spirit of President Obama’s empathic words, we curated a collection of movies, documentaries, and television shows that reflect on America’s history of racism, celebrate the achievements of black social activists, and highlight a […]

“ ROLL… JOHNNY CAKE …ROLL “ A brief reflection upon our African American History…by Alan Laird

2 February 2020 Pump It Up Magazine 0

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I have known a thirst for my history while a child in Oakland California, listening to the stories of my elders, as we came together in the tribal conditions of our past. A system which […]

BLACK HISTORY MONTH – FEBRUARY 2020 With ESTELLE CALIFORNIA

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Dear Readers, Let us start with a moment of silence in respect to all who lost their lives on that tragic helicopter crash with included NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his 13 year old daughter […]

Black History Month : #TellBlackStories podcast

20 February 2019 Pump It Up Magazine 0

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COLOR OF CHANGE just launched our #TellBlackStories podcast! You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll feel inspired. But most of all, you’ll hear your stories! Visit http://bit.ly/tbspodcast to learn more and subscribe on Apple Podcasts + Spotify. […]

Sensational Bassist/Composer Mitchell Coleman Jr. Releases “Transcendence” !

14 February 2019 Pump It Up Magazine 0

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Mitchell Coleman Jr. Releases New Single Titled “Transcendence” Sensational bassist/composer Mitchell Coleman Jr. is pleased to announce the release of his new single titled “Transcendence,” from his current hit album “Gravity” “Transcendence” is a song […]

Motown’s 60th Anniversary

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The Grammys’ salute the legendary Motown Records’ 60th anniversary has officially released its star-studded performance lineup, featuring Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Boyz II Men, Chloe x Halle, Tori Kelly, John Legend, Ne-Yo and more. The […]

Celebrate Black History Month With This Must Read Book : The Snake In The Garden

5 February 2019 Pump It Up Magazine 0

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In celebration of Black History Month this year, the literary world has received a long-overdue contemporary novel dealing with America’s ongoing struggle with racism. It’s a tale of interracial love and the quest for justice […]