The Gantt Report HOWDY DOODY AND CLARABELL By Lucius Gantt “The Howdy Doody Show” was once an iconic American television program. Two of the show’s most memorable characters were Howdy Doody, a puppet, and Clarabell, a clown. Millions of children and young people loved to watch The Howdy Doody Show that entertained and influenced so Read More…
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Jacksonville Officer Involved in Police Brutality Case Arrested For Sending Nudes Minors
Nationwide — Jacksonville Sheriff’s Officer, Alejandro Carmona, was arrested for online child solicitation in March, and it was verified that he is the same officer involved in the police brutality case that made headlines last year after police broke a black woman’s teeth in May 2020. Alejandro was released on bail in March but was re-arrested on Friday, Read More…
Black Female Filmmaker Tackles Mental Health Stigma in Debut Psychological Thriller
Atlanta, GA — Sigma Square Media, in association with JD Harvill, has announced the release of “Pseudo,” an independent film from writer-producer Briana Cole, directed by Herschel Grangent Jr. “Pseudo” had its world premiere in Marietta, Georgia, in August of 2021. Now, following a series of limited screenings, in partnership with Dame Dash Studios and Homestead Read More…
Maternity Photo Contest Highlights the Beauty of Black Motherhood
Successful Parenting Media/ Successful Black Parenting announces the launch of their first maternity photo contest which started on April 8th and will continue throughout the year with weekly featured photos. Each month, one featured photo is chosen to win a $100 gift card from Buy Buy Baby, a retail store that specializes in clothing and Read More…
Meet the Incredible Woman Helping Black-Owned Businesses Get Funding, and More
Nationwide — Felicia Jeffries, founder and CEO of Moore Financial Services, is an accomplished paralegal with over ten years of experience dealing with leading business lawyers and companies across the United States. Based in Dallas, Texas, her company specializes in helping businesses nationwide grow. They establish business credit and ensure that companies are credible so that Read More…
The Gantt Report – Money, Power and Mamas
By Lucius Gantt Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers around the world and a pleasant, peaceful and stress-free day to the mothers that enjoy reading The Gantt Report sometimes. This column may appear in your publications after the holiday but I want good mothers to know that every day should be mothers Read More…