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Lupita Nyong’o, Black Thought, Storm Reid and Baratunde Thurston Among Performers at “MLK Now 2018

Third Annual Event Organized by Blackout for Human Rights to be held on MLK Day (Jan. 15th) at Riverside Church in Harlem, NY; Hosted in partnership with Campaign for Black Male Achievement, Color of Change, PICO National Network, and The Root
Blackout for Human Rights will host its 3rd Annual “MLK Now”, a free event celebrating the words and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Hosted in partnership with the Campaign for Black Male Achievement (CBMA), Color of Change, PICO National Network, and The Root, MLK Now 2018 will feature Oscar-Winner and BLACK PANTHER star Lupita Nyong’o, Grammy-Winning Hip Hop MC/Lyricist Black Thought of The Roots, and A WRINKLE IN TIME star Storm Reid, with Comedian and Author Baratunde Thurston returning this year as event M.C. Additional performers for MLK Now 2018 will be announced later this week.
Since 2016, MLK Now has brought together a cross-section of artists, performers and thought-leaders to pay homage to Dr. King and other revolutionary figures throughout history. Influential artists and entertainers that have performed at MLK Now include Chris Rock, Olivia Wilde, Q-Tip, Harry Belafonte, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Octavia Spencer, Michael B. Jordan, Omari Hardwick, Olivia Wilde, Uzo Aduba, Andre Holland, Anika Noni Rose, J. Cole, Adepero Oduye, India.Arie, and more. Admission to MLK Now is FREE and open to the public.
The talent line-up for MLK Now will be announced in the coming days! For real-time updates, check back here or follow the hashtag #MLKNow2018.
*PLEASE BE ADVISED:
- Due to high attendance, entrance to the event is not guaranteed without pre-registration.
- Doors open at 12:30p and will close at 1:50p so that the program may begin promptly at 2:00p. There is no reserved seating (all will be on a first-come, first-serve basis) so please arrive on time!
- For security reasons, we highly advise against bringing large bags and/or purses to the event, which would slow down the check-in process and may cause additional delays
For more info, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mlk-now-2018-tickets-41849036595?aff=erelexpmlt
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Pretty Porcelain Debut New Single at Jazz in the Garden


Rising star Pretty Porcelain is taking the stage today at Miami’s Jazz in the Garden Music Festival at Hard Rock Stadium. With this being her first time performing at the festival, everyone is looking forward to her giving an unforgettable performance.
Adding to the excitement, she will debut her brand-new single, “My Fault 2” featuring hiphop legend Silk the Shocker. Following a breakout year in 2024, Pretty Porcelain is proving she is a force to be reckoned with.

With major momentum behind her, a captivating sound and undeniable talent, Pretty Porcelain is poised to dominate the summer and beyond.
Don’t miss her performance!

Stream “My Fault 2” now on all platforms.
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