Editorial
This special Digest issue of the magazine is dedicated to the Arts. Over the past few years, the area has gone from a limited schedule of theater productions to weekly productions on various scales. The Triangle is on fire with talented individuals of all ages emerging from the woodwork. One such talent who is surely headed for Broadway is Moses T. Alexander Greene. Moses’ production of “Pooled” grasped the attention of the Triangle last year and there is thirst for more. The timing afforded Li V Mahob an opportunity to present at the National Black Theatre Festival in Winston-Salem. We gave Moses the opportunity to tell his story and rise to stardom in this issue. Our Social Media Strategist, Edith Berry, has crisscrossed the Triangle hitting every possible production. She has either been a cast member or a supporter. We afforded her the opportunity to do a recap in this issue for the past six months plus her experience at the National Black Theatre Festival. We admire and appreciate Edith for her energy level and her multiple roles in life. Dorinda Clark Cole, the Rose of Gospel, graced TCP Magazine’s Female Pastors Fellowship Luncheon in June. Visit page 7 and see our record turnout. In August the TCP Magazine Mass Choir under the direction of Minister Denver Wright participated in Pastor Shirley Caesar’s Annual Conference on Founder’s Night. The Connection Place is still blessed to be a blessing through our magazine, Female Pastors’ Fellowship, Women and Men of Triumph, Hometown Heroes, No Nonsense Booking and Gospel Music Showcase. Stay connected with us via our website, social media platforms, smartphone or email. Blessings to you, Peggy Tatum, Publisher TCP Magazine tcpmagazine@gmail.com 919-796-4724 Contents
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Dr. Dorinda Clark Cole Lifetime Influencer Honoree TCP Magazine’s Female Pastors Fellowship awarded Dr. Dorinda Clark Cole with the Lifetime Influencer Honor for her impact on the faith-based community which happened to coincide with Black Music Month. This honor
was bestowed at the June Female Pastors Fellowship Luncheon held at Brier Creek Country Club. Dr. Cole was bought to tears as she viewed the video showcasing her accomplishments in music, ministry and fashion. Afterwards she delighted an audience of pastors and ministers with an inspirational message and music accompanied by a live band. We are grateful to our Platinum Sponsor Ambassador Dr. Sharon Edmond.
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The A.R.T.S.
By Edith C. Berry Embarking on the Arts in the Triangle community, it is off the charts, and beyond a nouveau genre in the world of theater. Most theater companies are at the end of their season of plays and preparing their lineup for 20192020. Now if you have been following me on my trek in the community, some of the following productions were showcased in January at Raleigh Little Theatre. There is never a dull moment in the Triangle. There is always some place to go to see great entertainment and authentic good plays synonymous with the caliber of Broadway in New York City and Los Angeles.
As an artist, I had to jump on the bandwagon! In my character for Black Poetry Theatre, I performed as a Hollywood actress for “Inside Studio Real: A Choreopoetic Sitcom” at the Durham Hayti Heritage Center in late February 2019. My role involved using my credentials to save a declining radio station. Black Poetry Theatre (BPT) had their 2019-2020 Season Kickoff Reception and Presentation in August 2019 to showcase their upcoming season, in which a stage reading was presented by the cast. BPT provided a venue to meet the founders, staff, and learn about their mission. Black Poetry Theatre is a Durham, NC based theater company, creating, directing, and producing poetry/spoken word themed productions. Their goal is seeking to reflect the voices, stories, and experiences of our community. Dasan Ahanu is the artist in residence at the Hayti Heritage Center. He is the co-founder and managing director of BPT. We used poetry written by Ahanu, a man of multiple talents. The season line ups are: “Reality Check-In, Love Letters To My Child, His Thoughts, and Bedtime Stories.” TCP Magazine Summer, 2019 • Page 8
Always Reaching for The Stars The next trip took me to The Mojoaa Performing Arts Company, with Executive Director, Robin Carmon Marshall who wrote “Can I Get a Witness,” in which the Defense Attorney vs. the Prosecutor to prove that Jesus of Nazareth is really alive! I played the role of the coroner to this case. Now can I get some witnesses to this fact, or the belief of the prosecutor to be fiction? The performance in April 2019 included singing and dancing was held at First Baptist Church in downtown Raleigh, NC where Dr. Dumas Harshaw is the pastor. It was heartwarming and emotional. The Prosecutor played by Nikea Griffin, had to come to grips of her own beliefs or causes of her lack of belief. Leroy Ediage was a District Attorney trying to prove this case with facts and evidence. The Mojoaa Performing Arts Company is rehearsing for their upcoming production in late September, “Escape to Freedom.” It is an interactive performance for youth and adults presented at The Mordecai Historic Park in Raleigh, NC. Come hear the stories of former slaves and interact with them as to how it felt to endure the hardship and challenging moments of slaves and interacting with Plantation owners. The Mojoaa Performing Arts Company believes that the African American Community has stories that need to be heard! The City of Raleigh is supporting this venue. TCP Magazine Summer, 2019 • Page 9
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Next was The Cary Playwrights’ Forum in “May the Fourth Be With You” Playslam on May 4th at The Cary Theatre. There were 3-minute play contests, where the audience voted for the victor. We had a Scifi, Twilight/Star Wars theme. It was a high-energetic evening, full of creativity under the leadership of Thom Haynes. There were 29 talented thespians, myself included. They put the fun in Funny! If you are a Star Trek fanatic, or futuristic, just step into the futuristic world of Darth Vader. I felt like Lieutenant Uhura as the façade of taking off in a spaceship with my red top. There were about 18 different scenes, with some of us just meeting for the first time to perform. It was the weirdest experience ever, but it gets your adrenalin pumping to put on your A game as a professional actor. We had to be creative in costuming and to bring alive what these playwrights had in mind. We had full rights to be as kooky, loud, and as bodacious as we wanted to be. Thom Haynes had a diverse culture of people, but told me, we need more Thespians of color. This is an annual event, so mark your calendars and “May the Fourth Be With You” for 2020.
But don’t you worry about a doggone thing! Life happens as it did in “Worried 2.0” performed at The Hayti Heritage Center in Durham, NC. Renee A. Nixon, the writer, director and producer of her company, Diamonds, Pearls, and Pink Roses (DPPR), had 12 short skits. One skit in particular, entitled “3 Pack” had 3 women; the Mistress performed by Julia Drayton who everyone thought was the wife; then the real wife by Connie McCoy, and another young side chick who mysteriously was the man’s daughter played by Lebone Moses. His lack of knowledge had me intrigued with suspense. These 3 ladies and this story would have you on the edge of your seat with laughter, and anticipation of what will happen next. Dixon is a prolific writer. Be on the lookout for her in 2020. TCP Magazine Summer, 2019 • Page 10
Always Reaching for The Stars Then there was “The Dance on Widow’s Row” by Agape Theatre Project at Burning Coal Theatre with artistic director Kenneth Hinton. It was a hilarious comedy about four widows, who despite the odds, are determined to find love, but are accounted for burying 9 husbands. They had a soiree with 3 eligible bachelors. Now who will be the next? Agape Theater project also presented “Trouble in Mind,” written by Alice Childress. The setting of this poignant drama takes place in 1957, a play about a play, revealing racial tension. The only jobs for African Americans were a maid or butler type roles. The leading lady role by Lebone Moses as Wiletta Mayer, defied the odds, by not accepting anymore meager roles. Agape will end their season with a one woman show of Sweet Mama Stringbean with Phyllis Morrison performing in “The Life and Times of Ethel Waters.” The Justice Theater Project performed “Men on Boats,” in which there were no men and no real boats. Their last show of the season Caroline or Change was an all musical directed by Terra Hodge. Communication was excellently done by singing. The cast played objects such as the Moon, Washing Machine, the Dryer, and three ladies role playing the Radio. Caroline played by Danielle Long was challenged in taking care of her family by keeping the change from the pockets of young Noah, who kept forgetting to empty his pockets.
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DaVine Connections LLC directed by Natasha Bethea, brought us “Black 365” at Uptown’s Chicken and Waffles in Fayetteville, NC. It started from Slavery to the Black Panther Movement having a free breakfast program for schoolchildren. I felt the beat of the drums in my spirit, and portrayal of the characters singing those old spirituals.
The Raleigh Little Theatre showcased Pippin performed by Jesse Farmer who had to learn how to find passion and adventure in life. His portrayal of the character and singing gave the audience a different perspective on life. Deanna Richards was the Lead Player and gave a warm grand opening in singing and dancing with an outstanding cast and crew! Raleigh Little Theatre also presented Bob Marley’s “Three Little Birds” directed by Deb Royals-Mizerk. The adventures of a little boy named Ziggy with help from his friend Nansi, realizes the excitement about life outside of watching television by listening to the songs and Reggae music of that infamous renowned artist Bob Marley. And the beat goes on! To finish the month of July, North Raleigh Arts & Creative Theatre presented “Lady Day At Emerson’s Bar and Grill” by Lanie Robertson. I personally met the Managing director Timothy Locklear. Lady Day known as Ms. Billie Holiday played by Connie McCoy, was directed by Deb Royals-Mizerk, with Ronzel Bell as the music director with an outstanding band. McCoy definitely can sing the blues! Connie’s illustrious voice and acting ability in portraying a legendary singer was phenomenal! When there were bouts that Lady Day was a little inebriated, she would bring her dog Pepi onstage. Connie’s dog Bentley had the audience gasping in viewing how gentle, well behaved, and appearing well trained for the stage. TCP Magazine Summer, 2019 • Page 12
Always Reaching for The Stars As we are now in August, another great production performing at the Playmakers Repertory Company in Chapel Hill, NC is “No Fear and Blues Long Gone: Nina Simone” by Howard L. Craft starring songstress Yolanda Rabun. I would be remiss if I did not say that a great performance could not happen without a talented cast and also crew members. I’ve seen many shows, but North Carolina has become a Theater Paradise. Stay tune for the upcoming season for 2019-2020, and the list of performances and entertainment right here in the Triangle. A highlight for the summer season was the Le Diner en Blanc debuting August 17 in Raleigh, NC. I was invited 10 hours prior to the deadline. I received a text to register, (clueless as to the location that festivities were going to take place), and then notified to check my email. I love adventure, so I scurried to get registered. My friend didn’t give details, but I plunged into doing all I needed to do to participate. I did research that it was started in Paris, France in 1988 by Francois Pasquier. It is a worldwide event spanning six continents where people have a meal dressed in white in a temporary dining setup in a public place. We were setup in the Bicentennial Mall in downtown Raleigh which was our secret location. We had to provide our own food, tables, chairs and tablecloths. I met new friends, shared in the feast of food, and enjoyed a live band. The event made its New York debut in 2011. Now that I have registered, I’m a member that will be notified annually. It was a classy All White Affair that I look forward to attending again. TCP Magazine Summer, 2019 • Page 13
The National Black Theatre Festival 2019 By Edith C. Berry They told me “All roads lead to Winston-Salem, NC” to The National Black Theatre Festival, therefore, I didn’t hesitate to go. It was exhilarating to know the midst of people came from all over the United States, Africa, Europe and the Caribbean. In June we were proud to announce that “Pooled: A Gospel Music Drama” written by Moses T. Alexander Greene and produced by Deb Royals-Mizerk, under the production company Li V Mahob, would be featured on the main stage at The National Black Theatre Festival. Last year the Triangle and surrounding counties experienced “Pooled” for the first time. It was a story about a man named Delsin Jacobs’ determination to be healed at the Pool of Bethesda. I saw this dramatic play and the phenomenal cast last year at The Kennedy Center in Raleigh to a sold-out crowd! Other characters in the cast came to receive a healing by being the first person to jump into the water that was troubled by the angel. Listening to the others gathered at the pool helps you to connect with your own experience of trials and tribulations to reflect on your life. It was soul-stirring, with gifted singers, and a multi-talented cast that presented a performance that drew you into the play. I thought about the scripture from John 5:4, about the healing at the pool. I along with the audience was drawn in and we all wanted to jump in the pool! Li V Mahob presented “Soul Man” at Southeast Raleigh High School in Raleigh, NC. If you remember those old Rhythm & Blues (R&B) of Wilson Pickett, Otis Redding, Sam Cooke, Jackie Wilson, and James Brown, then Li V Mahob, is just one of the production companies that you need to follow. The phenomenal cast, the outstanding band and the production team are to be commended as they all worked together to bring this show alive. So as I journeyed down memory lane, I can’t forget the healing water that splashed on me, while I watched the World Premiere of Pooled on February 2018. Now fast forward to August 2019, where I am at the National Black Theatre Festival 2019 to witness “Pooled: Gospel Musical Drama” in Winston-Salem, NC, to four sold-out shows. All four shows were sold out nine days before opening, exactly like the Premiere in 2018. Li V Mahob is the only production company new to the festival with all shows sold out. This show is destined for Broadway. Larry Leon Hamlin was the founder and artistic director of the North Carolina Black Repertory Company, and the founder and executive director of the National Black Theatre Festival. His personal expression was the word “marvtastic”, a blend of the words “Marvelous” and “fantastic.” I spent 5 days in Winston-Salem NC and had a marvtastic time.
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The National Black Theatre Festival 2019 Day 1 began on Tuesday, July 30. First stop was my arrival at the Marriott Hotel to get my assignment as a Bus Assistant. I received my black and purple t-shirt which was Hamlin’s favorite color. As a volunteer, I could navigate to other parts of the city and integrate with different people. My connection already had my ticket for “Pooled”. I saw “Blood at the Root” in which they portrayed the story of students of the Jenna Six in Louisiana, performed by the Students from North Carolina Central University. Then I saw William Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”. That evening, I attended “Prideland: A Dance adaptation of The Lion King.” It was an excellent dance performance from the 4-year-olds to the teens. Day 2 Wednesday, July 31. I headed to a morning Congolese Dance class and livestreamed Donna McCraney. The class listened attentively to the meanings of the movements and the Congo culture. Then we continued dancing. I attended a show presented by Norfolk State students called “Ruined” and that evening, attended a show for mature audiences, “Getting Old” by Mariann Aalda. She was humorous and talked about grown folk relationships. Day 3 Thursday, August 1. I interviewed two SAG actresses and made a meaningful connection. Nadhege Ptah a producer from New York, and Michele Baldwin from New Jersey were in a short film entitled “Paris Blues in Harlem,” showcased at the Forsythe Public Library. It’s an actual club in Harlem on 121st and Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard. I’ve been supporting them by helping to increase followers on their Facebook page and for viewers to watch on Amazon Prime. It’s about the life of Samuel Hargress dealing with gentrification and being coerced into selling his club. They just received an Award for Best Narrative short film from the New York Jazz Film Festival. Day 4 Friday, August 2. I saw the stage play of Janet Langhart Cohen’s “Anne & Emmett.” This story tells how two young people from different racial and cultural backgrounds shared their feelings of experiencing racial hatred and commonality. I met an old childhood friend that I danced with when I was 14 years old, BernNadette Stanis known as Thelma from the sitcom Good Times. We reminisced about our first job dancing at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn NY. She gave me her personal phone number and email address. That evening I attended the main stage show of “Pooled”. I was in the first row, first seat. It’s a wonderful feeling to see many of your cast mates performing together on that stage. Day 5 Saturday, August 3. Through my volunteer efforts, I was invited to stay an extra day and was assigned to the bus to see “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/ When the Rainbow is Enuf” by Ntozake Shange. I also caught a showcase for 2020 called “Deal With It!” It’s about four celebrities having to attend group therapy. The festival culminated with a Celebrity Parade. Shopping at the Benton Convention Center at the Vendor’s Market was my pleasure. Five stars go to Sweet Potatoes Restaurant for their food and excellent service. I sat at the Community Table and met new friends. It just so happened that 3 guys from California were performing on the main stage called “Get It On” about the life of Marvin Gaye. So of course I asked, “Can I take your picture please? I’m covering the story of the National Black Theatre Festival for TCP Magazine.” TCP Magazine Summer, 2019 • Page 15
Pooled, Purpose & Finding Perfect Alignment: Understanding the Moments that Brought Me to the National Black Theatre Festival
by Moses T. Alexander Greene
For years it seemed as if my journals were the only place that could handle the wars between my intersections of Blackness + maleness + Faith-in-God-ness + sexually abused-ness. And then somehow (in a city I never imagined moving to and with people whom I didn’t know 7 years ago) I stumbled into my Kairos. “What an extraordinary theatre experience! The music, the poetry, the performances I saw today make me proud that Raleigh was the location of this world premiere. Thank you to the cast for reaching deep into their souls to bring us this important and healing work. Thank you for making me cry. Thank you for making me think. And thank you for making me a better person.” (Georgia Donaldson, Past President, Raleigh Little Theatre) “Kairos” is an ancient Greek word defined as “the right or opportune moment”. It also signifies a moment or indeterminate time in which something special happens. “Kairos refers to a way of perceiving time as a series of important or significant events or moments…In God’s time, some ‘times’… are windows of opportunity that open and close… [we] need to be aware of the movement of Kairos time or else we may miss out on something big God wants to do in our lives and in the lives of others.” Releasing my third book Astounded that I Am Okay: (I’m Mad as Hell and God STILL Knows My Name) in 2010 was part of that series of important events, because in it I acknowledged the reality and impact of being sexually molested by men in my childhood. To this day, I honor the 36-year-old me for the courage to name and release what happened. However, my purpose-defining Kairos moment was the day I invited God to breathe into a short story named “Pooled” from Astounded and then surrender to however He allowed it to evolve. “Amazing. I need you to tell Moses that I CRIED within the first 20 minutes because NOBODY has been able to capture what being a survivor of molestation felt like for me like he did…It felt like a weight was lifted, like somebody understood the invasion of it…I am SO THANKFUL for this play.” (Text from Friend of Cast Member) TCP Magazine Summer, 2019 • Page 16
Pooled, Purpose & Finding Perfect Alignment: Understanding the Moments that Brought Me to the National Black Theatre Festival According to the New York Times, the National Black Theatre Festival (NBTF) is one of the “most historic and culturally significant events in the history of Black theatre”. It is therefore understandable that many would believe that my Kairos moment begins in my play Pooled: a Gospel Musical Drama being selected by the 2019 Festival as one of the 25 best black theatre productions in the U.S., the Caribbean, Europe or Africa; being invited to be a Festival main stage production; or, making history as the first main stage production in the 30-year history of the Festival to sell out all of its shows during its inaugural presentation. All of those realities are impressive, remarkable even; however, this season of opportunity in my life is a manifestation of God answered dreams spoken in childhood. From seeing the film “A Soldier’s Story” at age 11 featuring a cast of Black men and feeling purpose leap inside, proclaiming at my sixth grade graduation that I was going into television and film to create positive portrayals of African Americans, stumbling into musical theatre that summer and then being enrolled in Ms. Santana’s 7th grade English class in which we were required to write 15 minutes every day at the beginning of class; to, writing plays in the 8th grade to get out of writing research papers, graduating from Syracuse University with a dual degree in Writing for Television-Radio-Film and African American Studies, being the Writers Assistant of ABC’s daytime serial All My Children, and receiving the distinction of being a 2013 Fellow of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (EMMY) Foundation. When I look back, the hand of God was continuously preparing the ground for the artistic Kairos moments I am experiencing in Raleigh with Pooled and by extension, my theatre company Li V Mahob Productions, producers of the show. “Pooled leaves the English language with the need for more words. I stand here totally Rewoven…What ‘For Colored Girls’ was for Black women, “Pooled is for the Black family.” (Toni “Mama” Thorpe) Pooled is based on an account from John 5 in the Holy Bible. I was intrigued by the notion that there existed a place (the Pool of Bethesda) where a multitude of sick persons all waited for the chance of one event: an angel Troubling the water and then the condition that only the first one to step in would be made whole. I was challenged that Jesus (who has all power and knows all things) notices one man in particular and asks, “Do you want to be made well?” TCP Magazine Summer, 2019 • Page 17
Pooled, Purpose & Finding Perfect Alignment: Understanding the Moments that Brought Me to the National Black Theatre Festival “This powerful play will make you think, ache, cry, laugh, clap. It’s real and puts painful truths on center stage. Woven throughout is the theme of healing. Words and music speak to your spirit.” -- Kelly Starling Lyons, Award winning Children’s Book Author The question in this setting with these characters in their condition was worthy of interrogation. To write the short story, I began asking, “What is the one memory or experience someone could have that would make them live at a place (the porches around the Pool) with other people who are as infirmed as they such that they would wait for the chance to be healed?” Then I questioned, “If I knew your need (experiences that have left them broken), would I still want to be healed first?” When I moved forward mounting the production, it became crucial to find actors who were not afraid to be vulnerable. The Pool required honesty. The impact on the audience that this play continues to make is because everyone, if they are honest, has at least one need that brings them to the Pool. Pooled highlights our collective humanity and our need for God to hear, see and heal the brokenness we carry. I’ve seen many plays through the years, but none—and I really mean none—have moved me the way Pooled by Moses T. Alexander Greene did yesterday evening…The play is life-changing. (Gene Davis) I remain grateful for what these moments have ushered into my life. The opportunity to work with my music director Carolyn Colquitt; actors Tina Morris Anderson, Lynnette Barber, Chanda Branch, Allen F. Brown, Joseph Callender, JaJuan Cofield, Sandra DuBose, Jamal Farrar, Clarice Gerald-Hall, J. Mardrice Henderson, Celeste Hinnant, Darius Hooks, Juan Isler, Jasmine Isaac, Taufiki Lee, Connie McCoy, Alfredo Monroy, Darian Moore, Verlene Oates, the late Aroma Snelling, Loretta Vinson, Aya Wallace and India Williams; and producer/director Deb Royals-Mizerk have been dreams come true. As I move forward, I focus on the blessings that this new season will bring for me as a playwright/artistic director, the play and Li V Mahob. I mainly hope that Pooled continues to impact a sea of audience members whose hugs, tears, smiles, fist bumps, laughter and sometimes praises to God while greeting make the journey to here worth it. I’d like to believe that my Kairos moment has imparted grace for healing in others and led to their own Kairos moments. Even if not, I feel incredibly graced by God, and am proof positive that if you even stumble into Kairos, your life (and the lives of others) will never be the same. TCP Magazine Summer, 2019 • Page 18
HBCU GAMEDAY Joins Aspire TV HBCU Gameday secured a deal with Aspire TV to air two new programs this fall, “The No Huddle” and “HBCU 101.” Both shows take two different approaches to engage fans in the sports culture of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. These programs are the first television offerings for HBCU Gameday after spending the last five years of producing video content for digital platforms. While the Gameday crew will spend 17 weeks this fall telling stories on HBCU campuses across the country, their story is worthy of airtime. The seed for these TV shows was planted two summers ago thanks to a random email from a fan. A Florida A&M graduate living in New York City as a theater set designer offered to build a broadcast stage set free minus materials. We appreciated the offer but ultimately stored away because it was ahead of its time. The following summer HBCU Gameday pushed all the chips in on a deal to broadcast live college football games through Facebook. After several meetings, phone calls and emails the deal was moving toward completion when everything changed overnight. There was a change at the top for one of the HBCU conferences, and with new leadership comes a new agenda. That plan didn’t include HBCU Gameday broadcasting live games, and they scrapped the potential deal on the eve of the season starting. A press release touting the deal had to be walked back, and it was a moment of clarity. Producing live games was too crowded with established broadcasters who had the funding and contracts in place to keep the company at bay. Despite a couple of days of feeling like quitting was the most viable option, the company pushed in a new direction. Highlights, commentary and packaged stories had always been the backbone of the company and it was decided that a return to the basics was the best move. The negotiator who was running the nixed Facebook deal knew the staff at Aspire TV and suggested sending them a sizzle reel. The staff at Aspire was impressed with the work, a meeting was set, and the groundwork was laid for what would become the new television shows. It was time now to dig out the email from the set designer and put that offer into play. By this point, however, life had changed for the set designer who was too overwhelmed to make a trip to Atlanta for the build out. He did however provide a 3-D rendering that captured the imagination of the Gameday crew. But how to put it together physically was still an unanswered question. A neighbor of HBCU Gameday’s Tolly Carr happened to be a carpentry hobbyist. After a brief huddle in the driveway over some screenshots, construction was soon underway. It was the final proof needed that this was indeed God’s work being done. Every doubt and disappointment led to new opportunities being presented and executed. “The No Huddle” premieres on Saturday, September 7 on Aspire-TV. “HBCU 101” premiers on Sunday, September 8. It’s not an end destination for HBCU Gameday but it is a moment the company will sit back and enjoy. Take the time to enjoy it with them. For more information, go to www.hbcugameday.com/nohuddle . TCP Magazine Summer, 2019 • Page 21
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