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Four questions for Ta’Nika Gibson

From Nubian princesses to wicked stepsisters, theater actress Ta’Nika Gibson values women’s stories in the theater.  Gibson’s credits include her portrayal of Diana Ross in “Ain’t Too Proud,” Lorell in “Dreamgirls,” and the titular character Aida in “Aida.” In April, she will play a wicked stepsister in Blumenthal Performing Arts’ run of “Into the Woods,”

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Despite reports, Bar-B-Q King is not for sale

Reports surfaced last night that West End restaurant Bar-B-Q King is for sale, but majority owner Gus Karapanoa, 60, told QCity Metro that the information is inaccurate. Karapanoa said that while surrounding land parcels are for sale, the restaurant itself is not. Why it matters: Bar-B-Q King, a drive-in restaurant, opened in 1959 on Wilkinson Boulevard

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Erika Alexander spotlights reparations in her latest film –

After decades in the entertainment industry, Erika Alexander has shifted her focus to filmmaking — specifically sharing Black stories.  Her latest project, a documentary, addresses the controversial topic of reparations, which Alexander says is obtainable for Black Americans.  Speaking at Livingstone College Monday evening, Alexander pointed to the example of Robin Rue Simmons, an alderman

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Five Points Plaza marks one-year anniversary

Five Points Plaza celebrated its first anniversary on Saturday with music, roller skating, and dancing. The $5.5 million plaza was built as a public space to host events and gatherings for West End residents. The plaza includes an amphitheater, water splash pad, public Wi-Fi, swings, tables and chairs, artwork and signage, solar-lighting brick pavers and

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