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Rakeem Jones

North Carolina

Contributor at Fayetteville Observer

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  • 1 month ago | fayobserver.com | Rakeem Jones

    Johnsonville is just north of Fayetteville and the place where a young Tavaras Jordan got his start watching his grandmother serve as the minister of music at AME Zion church. North Carolina played an integral part in the growth of the '90s R&B scene, with groups like Charlotte’s Jodeci.

  • 1 month ago | fayobserver.com | Rakeem Jones

    With the assistance of legislation like HB 563 and HB 1011 in the NC General Assembly, Up The Smoke in Charlottecould be a statewide event on par with the National Cannabis Festival in Washington DC. Show Caption Hide Caption Great Smoky Cannabis Co. ready for adult-use marijuana in SeptemberThe Great Smoky Cannabis Company prepares for adult-use in September in Cherokee, North Carolina. North Carolina House Bill 1011, the NC Compassionate Care Act, aims to legalize cannabis for medical use.

  • 1 month ago | starnewsonline.com | Rakeem Jones

    The North Carolina Black Film Festival give Black filmmakers a space to showcase their art and interact with veteran filmmakers.

  • 1 month ago | fayobserver.com | Rakeem Jones

    The 22nd annual North Carolina Black Film Festival took place in Wilmington, NC, from April 10-13. The festival showcased films, documentaries, and workshops, highlighting Black voices and stories. Events included a cinematography workshop, a Q&A with Disney animator Bruce W. Smith, and an awards ceremony. The portrayal of Black people in media, specifically in TV and film, has evolved over the years.

  • 2 months ago | fayobserver.com | Rakeem Jones

    Dreamville Festival, a music festival founded by J. Cole, concluded its final year in Raleigh. The festival, known for its diverse lineup, featured artists such as Lil Wayne, Erykah Badu and 21 Savage. J. Cole concluded the festival with a performance that paid homage to his musical journey and Fayetteville roots. RALEIGH — J. Cole brought a touch of his childhood home in Fayetteville to his headlining final set at what has been billed as the fifth and final Dreamville Festival.

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