Category: Entertainment Written by Ashley G. Woodson

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by Ashley G. Woodson
For New Pittsburgh Courier

Legendary R&B singer Chris Williams, born Troy Christopher Williams, came on the scene in the late ’80s with major hits. He released his Chris Williams debut in 1987. Four years later, he acted in “New Jack City.” His single from the soundtrack, “Dreamin,’” turned gold and reached number one. His 1993 album “Changes” featured the hits “Every Little Thing” and “Come Go With Me.” “Not a Perfect Man” brought a new direction for Williams. His first album as sole executive producer uses elements of reggae, R&B, hip-hop and country. Williams’ next album will drop soon, and includes tracks with Anthony Ham­ilton and Damian Marley.

CHRIS WILLIAMS

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Category: Entertainment Written by Gwendolyn Baines

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(NNPA)—Dear Gwendolyn: I have been dating my boyfriend for five years. Each time I mention getting married, he changes the conversation. I must admit that I am growing tired of his seemingly “no interest” in marrying me.

Last year at his family’s reunion gathering, his father told me that for the past two years he has been in love with me. He said, “I thought by now you would have married my son or the two of you would have broken the relationship.” I was rude with him at first, but now I am having second thoughts.

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Category: Entertainment Written by Terri Schlichenmeyer

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by Terri Schlichenmeyer
For New Pittsburgh Courier

The cheers and chants were just for you.

When the music started and you stepped onto the pretend stage, the imaginary crowd went wild. Make-believe spotlights shined on your fingers, moving quickly as you picked a song on your air guitar—your “specialty”—and you were famous.

In your own head, anyway.

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Category: Entertainment Written by Courier Newsroom

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The African American Council of the Arts 6th Annual Onyx Awards is a multi-faceted, educational arts organization dedicated to promoting the arts as a tool of enlightenment, personal development and tolerance for minorities and the disadvantaged through education, training, literature research, dissemination of information, job opportunities, the Onyx Awards and incentives.

PITTSBURGH PLAY WRIGHTS—The director and the cast of “Jitney” performed by the Pittsburgh Play Wright’s. Front row, seated, from left: Ja’Sonta Roberts Dean, Genna Styles holding 3-year-old Marcus Southers and Cheryl El Walker. Standing from left: Maurice Redwood, Mark Southers, Kevin Brown, Sala Udin and Les Howard.

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