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OWN TO PREMIERE EASTER GOSPEL MUSIC SPECIAL “OUR OWN EASTER” ON TUESDAY, MARCH 30 HOSTED BY BEBE WINANS AND DEBORAH JOY WINANS

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The Special Event Will Feature Epic Uplifting Performances by Fantasia, CeCe Winans, Anthony Hamilton and The Hamiltones, Kirk Franklin,Koryn Hawthorne, Travis Greene, Ledisi, Maverick City and many more

LOS ANGELES – OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today that “Our OWN Easter,” a one-hour gospel music special celebrating the glory of the Resurrection will premiere on the network Tuesday, March 30 at 9 p.m. ET/PT following the critically-acclaimed drama series, “Queen Sugar.” “Our OWN Easter” from executive producer Dr. Holly Carter, Rikki Hughes and Relevé Entertainment, an All3Media America company, will showcase some of the most renowned gospel and R&B artists in music and entertainment as they commemorate Easter in their “OWN” unique way, blending sunrise service traditions with modern performances. 

The spiritual celebration will be hosted by gospel royalty and GRAMMY Award winner BeBe Winans and his talented multi-hyphenated niece Deborah Joy Winans who starred as Charity Greenleaf in the hit OWN series “Greenleaf” for five seasons.  It will feature powerful, uplifting, and iconic performances by such artists as Fantasia, CeCe Winans, Kirk Franklin, Anthony Hamilton and The Hamiltones, Ledisi, Travis Greene, Osby Berry, Jonathan McReynolds, with appearances by Cedric the Entertainer, Michelle Williams and others. Viewers will also experience inspiring spoken word from prominent faith leaders Bishop J. Drew Sheard, Pastor William Murphy and Priscilla Shirer.Check out a first-look trailer HERE  “Our OWN Easter” is the second special for OWN produced with Dr. Holly Carter and Relevé Entertainment. The first special, “Our OWN Christmas,” hosted by Meagan Good and DeVon Franklin, premiered on OWN in December and was the #1 non-news cable telecast in the time period among African-American W18+, households and total viewers.
Holly Carter is the founder of Relevé Entertainment, which specializes in television/film production, talent partnerships, and brand development. The company consistently delivers high-quality, “break-through” family and faith-based programming that engages national audiences. Recently, Carter created and executive produced “The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel,” the highest-rated original TV movie of 2020. 

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Gotham Buds Hosts Community-Centered 4/20 Celebration in the Heart of Harlem

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New York, NYApril 16, 2025 – Gotham Buds, Harlem’s homegrown dispensary, is throwing its biggest event of the year to celebrate 4/20 with the community that built it. Hosted by NYC’s own Mr. Commodore and Rayyy Rayyy, the celebration will feature hourly giveaways, classic games, a live DJ, a curated photo booth experience, food vendors, and a major prize giveaway for one lucky winner at exactly 4:20 PM. Leading cannabis brands like TICAL, ROVE, To The Moon, and more will also be on-site, connecting with customers and sharing exclusive offering.

WHEN: Sunday, April 20, 2025

TIME: 12:00 PM- 6:00 PM

WHERE: GOTHAM BUDS- 248 W 125TH ST, NEW YORK, NY, 10027

“Celebrating 4/20 in Harlem with the people we see and serve every day is an honor. This holiday is rooted in freedom, resilience, and the ongoing fight for equity — and for us, it’s also about joy. Creating safe, relaxed spaces where we can come together, laugh, and share in the moment is everything.”
— Malika Bellamy, Co-Owner, VP of Communications & Marketing, Gotham Buds

This event is a love letter to Harlem — a vibrant, chill, and community-rooted day designed to honor those who continue to support Gotham Buds. Expect positive vibes, live IG coverage, and a real celebration of culture, cannabis, and connection.

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ABOUT GOTHAM BUDS

Gotham Buds is the premier cannabis brand built by New Yorkers for New Yorkers. Located in the heart of Harlem, they offer one of the largest curated selections of homegrown cannabis and smoking accessories, luxurious apparel, and audio entertainment in NYC. Gotham Buds is committed to redefining the wellness landscape and making the transformative power of cannabis accessible. Learn more at www.gothambudsny.com.  

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