Keidra On Stage – Black New World Media

Oakland Singer Keidra On Stage, Alongside Internationally Known Tony, Toni, Tone Performed at Historic Festival in Ghana

By JR Valrey, the Minister of Information In late July ‘21, I was honored to be the road manager for the Tony Toni Tone’s “Timeless” Tour, which also featured singer Keidra On Stage, to Panafest in Accra, Cape Coast, and Elmina in Ghana, West Africa. … Continue readingOakland Singer Keidra On Stage, Alongside Internationally Known Tony, Toni, Tone Performed at Historic Festival in Ghana

LODDY DOLLY the Bay Area R&B Sensation Speaks

By JR Valrey, The Minister of Information I’ve been the host for Small Stage Sesh, since it began. It is a live music showcase that happens every Monday at D’Wayne Wiggins’ Compound in East Oakland, and one of the perks of the job, is that … Continue readingLODDY DOLLY the Bay Area R&B Sensation Speaks

The New Director of the SF Black Film Festival Speaks on this Year’s Festivities and Her Father’s Passing

By JR Valrey, The Minister of Information The San Francisco Black Film Festival is one of the most anticipated, social, and cultural events that happens annually, in the San Francisco Bay Area. Every year, hundreds of movie-goers, filmmakers, actors, actresses, and industry professionals gather at … Continue readingThe New Director of the SF Black Film Festival Speaks on this Year’s Festivities and Her Father’s Passing

Oakland’s Best Hidden Talent

By JR Valrey, The Minister of Information Local Oakland Street Hip Hop has been known for its lyricism since the 90’s: when Askari X was putting the revolution in his rhymes, since D-Loc of the 415, Agerman of 3X Krazy, V. White of the Delinquents, … Continue readingOakland’s Best Hidden Talent