2023 Annual AUBA Laymen of the Year Banquet
Sunday May 7, 2023 from 2:30pm to 6:30pm
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH 2023 HONOREES
Brother Eugene Martin & Brother Ashley G. Woodson
Tickets Contact Brother Larry Smedley 412.973.2574
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New Horizon Theater, Inc. presents RUSSELL THOMPKINS, JR. AND THE NEW STYLISTICS with Master of Ceremony Chris Moore May 6, 2023 at 7:30pm!
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REGISTER NOW FOR THE BLACK BIRTH EXPO, SATURDAY APRIL 15TH, 2023 | 12-6PM @ THE AWC!
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DR. UMAR JOHNSON at Pittsburgh Black Health & Equity Summit, April 8th - FREE COMMUNITY EVENT
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BROTHA ASH PRODUCTIONS DAY 2023
PRESENTED BY THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH
OFFICE OF MAYOR ED GAINEY
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2023
WAS A MAJOR HIT!
BROTHA ASH PRODUCTIONS MAGAZINE
"THE WINTER ISSUE IS OUT EVERYWHERE!"
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MICHAEL BLACKSON & FRIENDS
Live, Love & Laugh Comedy EXTRAVAGANZA
Join Us on SUNDAY April 16th
at Carnegie Music Hall (Oakland)
4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
for the STVP 10yr Anniversary
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BROTHA ASH PRODUCTIONS MAGAZINE
"THE FALL ISSUE IS OUT EVERYWHERE!"
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Congratulations to Paul Ellis, Kimberly Ellis and everyone involved in the GRAND OPENING of the August Wilson House! It was great to see Denzel Washington, Russell Hornsby and everyone who came out!
EXCLUSIVE PICS COMING SOON!
STVP 8th Annual Black Tie Honors Gala
A Salute to Pittsburgh's Black Media Pioneers
{Past & Present}
Hosted By: POOCH HALL, Celebrity Actor
EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS COMING SOON STAY TUNED
Brotha Ash' Woodson honored for 20 years of service to community
Celebration for 'Brotha Ash' turns into a celebration for others
By Rob Taylor for The New Pittsburgh Courier
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BROTHA ASH PRODUCTIONS MAGAZINE
SPECIAL ISSUE IS OUT EVERYWHERE!
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The Lower Hill Redevelopment Team presents
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BROTHA ASH PRODUCTIONS MEDIA
20TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
WAS A MAJOR SUCCESS AND THANK YOU!
I want to thank everyone who came out to help me celebrate my 20th Anniversary in business and thanks to everyone in the program who made it a major success. I want to thank Cynthia Kenderson, Nicky Jo Dawson of Blaqk House Collections, Sheila Mckeever, Lateresa Clancy Blackwell, Michael Jeffery Blackwell, Brooke Burchette-Williams, DJ Frank Nitty, Dr. Sheila Beasley, Rev. Momma Beasley, Brenda Tate, Evan Frazier, Char Fields, Bee Marshall, Lee Davis, Grace Dixon-Kizzie, Charles Daymar "Uncle Charlie" Pitts-Bonner and Rev. Glenn Grayson who read the proclamation award from the office of Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald.
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CONGRATULATIONS FROM BROTHA ASH PRODUCTIONS TO
MAYOR ED GAINEY
1ST BLACK MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH, PA
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BROTHA ASH PRODUCTIONS MAGAZINE
"THE FALL ISSUE"
IS OUT EVERYWHERE NOW!
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HILL DISTRICT LEGEND
MAJOR HARRIS MAKE HISTORY!
Congratulations to the one and only Hill District legend Major Harris on getting his jersey retired from West Virginia University.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW FROM THE EVENT COMING SOON
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'THE (PERFECT) UNION':
Three DJs give Black, mature crowd a place to party
by Ashley G. Woodson
For New Pittsburgh Courier
DJ Big Phill, DJ Selecta and DJ Blakk Steel.
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BLACK ARTS AND WELLNESS
HARAMBEE FESTIVAL 2021
THANK YOU ANITA DRUMMOND & PEARLINA STORY
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OPERATION BETTER BLOCK'S
50TH ANNIVERSARY
CONGRATULATIONS TO
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JEROME JACKSON
FROM BROTHA ASH PRODUCTIONS MEDIA
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REST IN PEACE TO ACTOR
MICHAEL K. WILLIAMS
FROM BROTHA ASH PRODUCTIONS MEDIA
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Clarence Battle celebrates his retirement from Ammons Recreational Center at "C.B. Day in the Hill District. Look out for our exclusive interview with Mr. Battle coming this fall in Brotha Ash Productions Magazine.
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Major News! Groundbreaking on New Granada Square Apartment & Retail Building
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FULL STORY OF HISTORY MAKER ED GAINEY COMING SOON!
CONGRATULATIONS TO
B. MARSHALL PRODUCTIONS
FOR BRINGING PITTSBURGH AN HISTORICAL
JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION AT THE POINT!
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BROTHA ASH PRODUCTIONS MEDIA WAS PROUD TO BE AN OFFICIAL MEDIA SPONSOR FOR THE 2021 WPA JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION AND THE BLACK MUSICAL FESTIVAL AT THE POINT!
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Steel City Kickers ready for the summer season to begin
by Ashley G. Woodson for The New Pittsburgh Courier
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Brotha Ash Productions Magazine
"The Return Issue 2021"
We want to thank everyone who advertised and shared their stories with us. Also thanks to Highmark Bluecross Blueshield for sponsoring our magazine. We appreciate your support and thanks to all of our Brotha Ash Productions supporters who keep us going.
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Eric Howze is the Founder of "No Hero Left Behind" and his organization made is possible for Black Veterans to honored in the Hill District by placing banners up and down Centre Avenue for all to see when they drive or walk by the banners.
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No Hero Left Behind
Honors Pittsburgh's Black Veterans
A new display of signs throughout the Hill District is honoring the Black veterans from Pittsburgh and is part of the No Hero Left Behind program. KDKA's Lisa Washington spoke with Erc Howze, the founder of the group.
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Walk for Peace 2020
This walk was powerful and the messages about stopping the violence from members of the community were awesome.
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THE 'LIVING FUNERAL' OF DANNIELLE BROWN
By Ashley G. Woodson
For The New Pittsburgh Courier
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George Floyd's nephews Cortez Rice (Tez) and Tim Williams came to Pittsburgh supporting Dannielle Brown on getting justice for her son Marquis Jaylen Brown. Marquis is the person who was a student at Duquesne University and died according to authorities from jumping sixteen stories to his death at Brottier Hall. Dannielle Brown has been sitting at Freedom Corner since July 4, 2020 on a hunger stirke demanding full access in her son's death. Tez and Tim are traveling across the country from Minnesota to Washington, D.C. demading justice for their Uncle George Floyd who was murdered by four police officers on May 25, 2020 during an arrest after allegedly passing a counterfeit $20 bill in Minneapolis. Their final destination is Washington, D.C. where they will be for the 57th Anniversary of the "I HAVE A DREAM" speech given by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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NEW PITTSBURGH COURIER EXCLUSIVE:
Danielle Brown meets with Duquesne Univ. officials,
not satisfied with answers given about her son's 2018 death!
by Ashley Woodson, For New Pittsburgh Courier
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Donnie Kyte owner of Ikewear and Molly's World Boutiaque and Executive Director Darelle "DAP" Porter of Ozanam's Summer Basketball League hosted the event "Weil & Miller 5th Grade Graduates Celebration" June 12, 2020 at Molly's World Boutique and it was a major success. Children from both schools were congratulated with clothes, bikes, tennis shoes and food.
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BLACK MEN'S SOLIDARITY EVENT
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ENTREPENEUR DONNIE KYTE OWNS MOLLY'S WORLD BOUTIQUE A MAN OF GOD, ENCOURAGEMENT AND COMMITMENT TO THE COMMUNIITY!
By Ashley G. Woodson for Brotha Ash Producitons Media Publication
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JUSTICE FOR GEORGE FLOYD | Pittsburgh Protest 05.30.20
By Emmai Alaquiva
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DID YOU VOTE? EVERY VOTE COUNTS!
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MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY OF MY LONG TIME FRIEND THE ONE AND ONLY FORMER PITTSBURGH CITY COUNCILWOMAN TONYA PAYNE. YOU WERE A MAJOR PART OF MY LIFE AND I THANK GOD FOR YOU.
YOU WILL BE MISSED BY ALL BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN.
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HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY 2020
REST IN PEACE TO MY FALLEN SOLDIERS.
HAPPY ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY TO ME!
I'VE BEEN WITH MCCORMACK BARON MANAGEMENT AT BEDFORD HILL APARTMENTS AS A LEASING SPECIALIST SINCE MAY 20, 2019 AND HERE I AM ONE YEAR LATER. GOD IS AWESOME AND TIME FLIES WHEN YOU'RE HAVING FUN AND WORKING WITH GREAT PEOPLE. NO LOOKING BACK, ONLY MOVING FORWARD.
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Veteran Derrick Clark
Homewood Platoon Leader
The Mission Continues
Feeds the Community
Memorial Day Weekend
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Owners Lateresa and Michael Blackwell
The Blackwells, owners of 'Cafe on the Corner,
'give back during pandemic
'It started because someone gave me an opportunity'
by Ashley G. Woodson for New Pittsburgh Courier
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DR. VERNELL LILLIE JOINS THE ANCESTORS
I am sorry to hear about the passing of my teacher, mentor and advisor, the one and only Dr. Vernell Lillie whose birthday was today. I learned a lot from her and Dr. Rob Penny and I'm grateful that God place you in my life. You will never be forgotten and thank you for letting Brotha Ash Productions Media Publication get the "Exclusive Interview".
CHECK OUT OUR BAP EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH DR. VERNELL LILLIE
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STOP & DROP WAS A MAJOR SUCCESS
FEATURING DJ NICK NICE PRESENTED BY GM MUSIC
AND LIGHT OF LIFE MINISTRIES!
STAY SAFE DURING COVID-19
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Brotha Ash Productions Media Publications
Maryland Summer-Weekend
Soul Jam Crab Feast
July 31 - August 2, 2020
Featuring
Rose Royce & Evelyn Champagne King
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Brotha Ash Productions and A For The People Insurance
Presented
The All Black Affair
w/Keith Sweat, Stephanie Mills, H-Town, Silk
and DJ Spinderella
October 18, 2019 in Baltimore, MD.
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"A Soulful Taste of the Burgh: Pittsburgh's Soul Food Festival" in Market Square, SUNDAY September 1st was a MAJOR HIT. This event had vendors, live bands, kids activities, sweet potato pie contest, dance teams, speakers and more. Congratulations to B. Marshall Productions for another successful event in Pittsburgh.
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Rib Fest returns to Pittsburgh North Shore with award winning chefs and restaurants giving you the best ribs, sides, deserts and more. The winner for me was the corn on the cob with cajun seasoning, butter and parmesan cheese.
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THROWBACK CRAB FEAST GET AWAY
PRESENTED BY JAY'S LOUNGE
FEATURED DONELL JONES, ROXANNE SHANTE AND ROB BASE
WE HAD A BLAST AND I GOT THE EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
WITH THE ONE AND ONLY DONELL JONES COMING SOON.
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BROTHA ASH PRODUCTIONS MEDIA
APPRECIATES ALL OF YOUR SUPPORT
SINCE DAY ONE, SEPTEMBER 1, 2001
WE THANK YOU VERY MUCH!
Bedford Hill Apartments'
10th Anniversary Community Day
By Ashley G. Woodson for The New Pittsburgh Courier
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BROTHA ASH PRODUCTIONS MAGAZINE
WE'RE BACK
WE THANK ALL OF OUR BAP SUPPORTERS
FOR HANGING IN THERE WITH US AFTER
A FIVE YEAR HIATUS. LOOKING FORWARD
TO SPREADING THE WORD TO YOU THROUGH
OUR PRINT MAGAZINE ONCE AGAIN.
SEE YOU IN OCTOBER
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Courier's 'Brotha Ash' Woodson
new Leasing Specialist for Bedford Hill Apartments
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Jung Phil takes hip hop different direction
By Ashley G. Woodson for the New Pittsburgh Courier
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It is an honor and a privilege to work for WAMO100.1FM as a Sales Representative. I used to work the original WAMO years ago, but it's great to work for the new radio station as well. I'm looking forward to great things for Brotha Ash Productions Media, LLC and WAMO 100.1FM. You can hit me up at Ash@Wamo100.com to advertise on the radio.
Calling all Renters! Tenants! Residents!
HOUSING IS A HUMAN RIGHT RALLY!
National #RentersDayofAction
Join Northside Coalition for Fair Housing, Homes for All Pittsburgh, Coalition of Organized Residents of East Liberty, Hill District Consensus Group, and Pittsburghers for Public Transit on Tuesday Sept 20 to fight for quality homes we can afford. This event will launch the "Campaign for Quality Homes" and insist on housing as a human right, not a commodity to be exploited for profit! We love our city and have a right to live here!
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Rev. Marie Kelly celebrates first anniversary at Calvary Baptist
By Ashley G. Woodson for the New Pittsburgh Courier
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Calvary elects first female senior pastor
By Ashley G. Woodson for the New Pittsburgh Courier
Reverend Marie Kelly has been elected by Calvary Baptist Church, in the Hill District, as the first female Baptist senior pastor in the Hill District.
Reverend Kelly, senior pastor elect, has been a part of Calvary for more than 30 years. She was a part of the Prison Ministry for 20 years, the Women’s Ministry for three years, as well as being a Deaconess, choir member and Sunday School Adult teacher. She comes from a family that owned Perry’s Barbeque Place located at Webster Avenue and Somers Street. It was sold to her father and they had lines from Somers Street around to Bedford Avenue. It opened in the 1960s and closed in the early 1980s.
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Press Release
Darieth Chisolm, Former Channel 11 News Anchor to Launch Brand New Podcast Hustle & Heart TV for Aspiring Entrepreneurs and Network Marketers Worldwide
A 20-year Veteran Television News Anchor, Darieth Chisolm is all set to host her new Video Podcast show, Hustle & Heart TV.
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PANERA BREAD
NOW SEEKING
SALARIED/HOURLY MANAGEMENT AND HOURLY ASSOCIATES!
COME CELEBRATE DIVERSITY WITH US!
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Sincere working to be next local hip-hopper to strike it BIG
By Ashley G. Woodson for The New Pittsburgh Courier
The latest project from Certified Muzik Entertainment hip-hop artist Chris "Sincere" Bush is "4 Wallz & a Mic." The title, he says, symbolizes having nothing but you and the tools needed to make your dreams come true. The overall feel of the project is the underdog rising to the top. Sincere wanted to capture the feeling of ambition, frustration, awareness, and motivation because the struggle is something everyone can relate to.
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DJ SCHIZO
CAUSE SCHIZO SAID SOOOO!!!!!
BOOK HIM TODAY
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ACTOR NATHAN JAMES IN "GROWING PAINS"
IN NEW YORK AT THE GENE FRANKEL THEATRE
Thanks to Pittsburgh Playwright, Actor, Director and Producer Mark Southers we all took a trip to the Big Apple to see our Brotha "Nathan James" perform his one man show "Growing Pains" at the Gene Frankel Theatre in New York City. It was great to get away for a minute and do something different. Actor and Playwright Nathan James nailed the performance and left the audience spellbound as he weaved from one character to another. It was phenomenal and I am glad that I had a chance to see it. Congratulations on all of your success Nate because you deserve it.
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HIP-HOP LEGEND
TUFFY TUFF PRESENTS
GHETTOSOUNDCHEK
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ARE YOU OR DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE
LIVING WITH SICKLE CELL DISEASE?
SUPPORT THE CHILDREN'S SICKLE CELL
FOUNDATION AND BECOME A
'CHAMPION FOR CHANGE'
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A WORD TO THE WISE
FROM CEO AND FOUNDER
ASHLEY G. WOODSON AKA BROTHA ASH
BROTHA ASH PRODUCTIONS OWNER FULFILS
OTHERS' DREAMS AS HE FULFILS HIS OWN
By Amira Crosby | Urban Agenda
(Amira Crosby is a rising junior at City Charter High School in Pittsburgh, PA. This is her first year as a student in the Frank Bolden Urban Journalism Workshop which is a part of the PBMF Workshop.)
As a 5-year-old entertainer dancing has always been first with Ashley Woodson. A few years later at 10 years old he and his brothers formed the group “The Mini Globe Steppers,” Ashley Woodson savored the limelight that came with being on television and in newspapers.
Today, as founder of the Brotha Ash Productions entertainment company, he shines that light on celebrities such as The O'Jays, The Temptations, and Russell Simmons. Promoting black culture, the Hill District and unrecognized talent out of Pittsburgh is part of Ashley Woodson's lifelong dream to work for himself and uplift others.
GRANDMASTER FLASH: HIP-HOP ICON IS DOWN
WITH BROTHA ASH PRODUCTIONS MEDIA!
The Jeron X. Grayson Foundation held its 3rd Annual Peace On The Greens" Scholarship Golf Outing, August 17, 2013 featuring the one and only actor Glynn Turman. This event is held every year because we believe that all young people are special and deserve a fair chance at living the best life they can live. We support young people through exposure to arts and culture, educational scholarships, and community dialogue in efforts to help reduce violent acts among peers.
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MORRIS CHESTNUT
HOSTED SAVOY'S NEW YEAR'S EVE 2013
AND CELEBRATED HIS 45TH BIRTHDAY
Actor Morris Chestnut came to Pittsburgh to bring in 2014 in style celebrating the new year and his birthday. The whole city of Pittsburgh came out to see the movie star and bring in 2014 with him. Chuck Sanders and John Bettis really out did themselves by putting on this extravagant event. If you missed it, you really missed a great time. You don't have to worry because Brotha Ash Productions Media was in the building.
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SAVOY CELEBRITY FRIDAYS WAS HOSTED BY VH1'S HOLLYWOOD EXES NICOLE MURPHY AND BROTHA ASH PRODUCTIONS MEDIA WAS PROUD TO BE A PART OF IT. SHOUTOUT TO MY COUSIN CHUCK SANDERS FOR ALWAYS PUTTING ON GREAT EVENTS FOR THE 'BURGH!
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MR. AND MRS. THURSTON MOSLEY
ON THEIR NEW LIFE TOGETHER
By Ashley G. Woodson for Brotha Ash Productions Media
Since we love to shout out the positive things happening in our communities, Brotha Ash Productions Media wants to take this time to congratulate Thurston and Vanessa Mosley on their marriage that took place a few weeks ago. Family and friends gathered at the Local 249 Tempster Hall in Lawrenceville where my cousin Thurston Mosley and his beautiful wife Vanessa tied the knot and it was a beautiful occassion. Everyone was dressed to impress, especially the bride and groom. It was great to see you people I haven't seen in years and it was good to meet some new people as well.
We will "ALWAYS" showcase and shout out people who are doing positive things with their lives and in the community because we know that what God has for you, no one can take that away. Keep doing what you are doing and remember that we are so happy so for both of you here at Brotha Ash Productions Media.
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MINDLESS BEHAVIOR WORLD TOUR HIT PITTSBURGH FOR THEIR FANS
By Ashley G. Woodson for the New Pittsburgh Courier
Mindless Behavior is coming to Pittsburgh to perform for their fans this summer from their "All Around The World Tour" at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall in Oakland Aug. 1. The concert will also feature special guest OMG Girlz and SCR Scream Team.
In 2008, Mindless Behavior was born from a concept created by Conjunction Entertainment Inc. CEO Walter Millsap. An audition was held and out of 600 people the four were chosen to come together as a group. The teen quartet — Prodigy, Roc, Ray Ray and Princeton would soon become a national phenomenon.
Since then the R&B group has stepped on the music scene and began to take over the world with their style of dance and song.
The name Mindless Behavior was already created by their manager Keisha Gamble.
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THE FINAL PERFORMANCE
BY BROTHA ASH
I WOULD LIKE TO THANK "EVERYONE" THAT CAME OUT TO THE LINE DANCE BLUE JEAN CABARET PRESENTED BY LEMINGTON COMMUNITY SERVICES FEATURING MIGHTY MAN, ROLAND FORD AND ME (BROTHA ASH). IT WAS A "MAJOR SUCCESS" AND I HAD A GREAT TIME AND I'M GRATEFUL THAT MY FAMILY CANDICE, RASHONDA, SHANIKQUA, TEE-TEE AND THE LARIMER CREW CAME OUT TO REPRESENT ALONG WITH ANGIE AND MAYA AND "THE FLORENTINE AND BLACK BEAUTY CREWS". I HAVE TO SHOUT OUT MY SISTER GRACE DIXON-KIZZIE FOR PUTTING ON THIS EVENT AND MY BROTHERS BRYAN AND ANTHONY DIXON FOR PERFORMING WITH ME AFTER 30 YEARS AND TO MY GIRL SHEILA CLEMONS FOR MAKING THE DANCE ROUTINE "PERFECT" BECAUSE I COULDN'T HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT YOU OR THE LINE DANCE KING MR. ROLAND FORD AND ALL OF MY SUPPORTERS.
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SMOKEDOUT EMERGES FROM 'OFFICIAL 100% ZAGGIN'
By Ashley G. Woodson for the New Pittsburgh Courier
Smokedout of the "Official 100% ZaggiN" is a solo artist that has taken the mainstream by storm. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, he understood the chances of making it in the rap game were against the odds, yet he stuck his chest out, kept his head up, and gained fans all over the world. His music is hot and he would be a good fit for any major label. He is a hard worker who takes his work seriously.
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THE DREAM TOUR WAS A MAJOR HIT
The Dream Tour concert featuring Maze and Frankie Beverly along with Ginuwine and El Debarge was off the chain. This event was brought to you by the Lawson Entertainment Group, LLC with Ginuwine as the host. He also performed and had the ladies going crazy with his performance. When it was time for El Debarge to perform, everyone was in anticipation because he hasn't performed in Pittsburgh in years. As soon as he hit the stage, he sang all of his hits as well the hits from "Debarge" and even "Switch". The great news was that his voice sounds the same as it did 30 years ago. Finally Maze and Frankie Beverly headlined the show with all of their massive hits and had the crowd on their feet. You know Brotha Ash Productions Media was in the building.
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Brotha Ash joined Pittsburgh-area veteran writer/producer, Joseph Lewis, actor Terrell Tilford, actress Malinda Williams and Pittsburgh-area Emmy-winning producer, Emmai Alaquiva in a spirited discussion on Gordon Parks' influence on film and the future of African-American cinema.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
TO ROGER HUMPHRIES, DR. HARRY CLARK, ROGER HUMPHRIES, EMMAI ALAQUIVA, SHANICE WILSON ALEXANDER AND LEE DAVIS FOR BEING RECOGNIZED AS PITTSBURGH MUSIC MOGULS BY MAYOR LUKE RAVENSTAHL AND THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE ARTS AND
BROTHA ASH PRODUCTIONS MEDIA THANKS YOU ALL FOR YOUR CONTINUED SERVICE TO THE PITTSBURGH COMMUNITY!
JC...PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER
In an era of music where formulas and cookie cutter songs are the norm, it is refreshing to see an up and coming artist bringing something new to the scene, enters JC of The Finest. Justin Collins started out in the hip-hop and R&B group, The Finest. JC learned the ropes of the hip-hop scene, offering verses, and singing on the hooks with national artists such as Wiz Khalifa, Johnny Juliano, Max B, and Wes Fif.
JC is now running Top Floor Studios. He used to go to ID Labs Studios with E-Dan, who is the person he came up under. E-Dan mixed and mastered all of The Finest's material in the beginning. As time went on, JC became more hands on with the production, mixing and mastering. He was gradually breaking away from E-Dan to do his thing.
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WE'RE DOING OUR OWN THING @ BAP
BAP IS NOT NEW TO THIS, WE STARTED OUR COMPANY IN 1993
AND OFFICIALLY IN SEPTEMBER OF 2001
A MESSAGE FROM BROTHA ASH: We are happy to our BAP FAMILY that's been with us from the beginning and we thank God for you. By the beginning, I mean since 1993 when we started having our Mother's Day Cabarets, Blue Jean Cabarets, New York City Shopping Extravaganza's and trips to Las Vegas for shows, gambling and shopping. Officially, Brotha Ash Productions Media was founded in 2001 as we continued to do what we've done all along, events for the community. By 2004, our website was launched and we are very grateful for your support with our website, but please know that our site is only an extension of our company. It is NOT our company. In 2006, I was blessed to start working for the ONLY AFRICAN AMERICAN NEWSPAPER in Pittsburgh - "The New Pittsburgh Courier" and I'm still there today. If any media outlet is a first in Pittsburgh, I would have to say it's "The New Pittsburgh Courier" who has been in existence for over 100 years. We can't forget about "Talk Magazine" who is the first print magazine in the city of Pittsburgh for African Americans and these black media outlets are the shoulders I am proud to stand on today. In 2009, the city of Pittsburgh declared November 9th of every year "Brotha Ash Productions Day" and we celebrate our day every year. We are proud to have received many awards from various organizations and media outlets. Finally, my grandmother told me years ago, "The race is not given to swift nor to the strong, but to the one that endures until then. Just because you think you are first at something, you're not because others have laid the ground work long before you ever came along and being first at something doesn't make you the best - It just makes you the first." We've been doing OUR OWN THING since 1993 and we're still standing. I thank my grandmother for those inspirational and great words of wisdom! If you want to advertise your events and businesses with BAP CLICK HERE!
BROTHA ASH PRODUCTIONS MEDIA
RECEIVES RECOGNITION AWARD
AT THE TRIBUTE TO BROTHER DWAYNE MUHAMMAD
FOUNDER OF THE PITTSBURGH HIP-HOP AWARDS
I ATTENDED "A TRIBUTE TO DWAYNE MUHAMMAD, SR." AT THE CARNEGIE LIBRARY IN HOMEWOOD AND IT WAS TO HONOR THE MAN WHO IS THE FOUNDER OF THE PITTSBURGH HIP-HOP AWARDS. FAMILY AND CLOSE FRIENDS TALKED ABOUT THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH THE VISIONARY AN
D ENTREPRENEUR AND HIS SPIRIT WAS DEFINITELY AT THE EVENT! I WANT TO THANK SISTER SHIRLEY MUHAMMAD FOR INVITING ME TO THIS GREAT TRIBUTE IN HONOR OF HER SON DWAYNE MUHAMMAD, SR. AND I ALSO THANK YOU FOR THE RECOGNITION YOU BESTOWED UPON ME WITH AN AWARD FOR EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE OF ALL THE AWARD SHOWS FROM THE BEGINNING. I WAS NOT EXPECTING TO RECEIVE ANYTHING, BUT I'M VERY GRATEFUL FOR THE RECOGNITION. IT WAS GREAT TO BE AROUND EVERYONE WHO WAS THERE FROM THE BEGINNING AND WHO WILL CONTINUE HIS LIFE AND LEGACY IN THE FUTURE. I ALSO WANT TO CONGRATULATE EVERYONE ELSE THAT WAS HONORED AT THIS SPECIAL EVENT PARADISE GRAY, DEAVON HAMMONDS, DJ MATT GREEN, THA TEAMJPBTV, MISTA SCRAP AND THE NEW PITTSBURGH COURIER. I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO BEING APART OF HISTORY AS WE CONTINUE TO KEEP HIS LEGACY ALIVE!
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Actor "LEON" from Cool Runnings, Waiting to Exhale, The Temptations and much more visited Savoy Restaurant for "The Hollywood Series" and it was off the chain. Partying and Fine Dining was the recipe for a great time at Savoy Restaurant in the Strip District and Brotha Ash Productions Media was their to capture it all.
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WE HAD A BLAST AT THE PITTSBURGH'S LOVE AND HIP HOP SEXY BLACK DRESS PARTY ON THE MAJESTIC PRESENTED BY LIL SCRAPPY FROM VH1'S "LOVE & HIP HOP ATLANTA" AND B. MARSHALL PRODUCTIONS, SATURDAY, JULY 28, 2012. I WAS INVITED TO CELEBRATE MY BIRTHDAY IN GRAND STYLE WITH LIL' SCRAPPY AND EVERYONE WHO CAME OUT TO PARTY.
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THE ZAPP BAND
A Brotha Ash Productions Media Exclusive Interview with BAP TV Correspondent "Brooke Burchette". This was the "BEST" concert of the year I've been to so far in 2012. I have to shout out Orrein Godfrey of Godfrey II Productions for bringing "The Zapp Band" to Pittsburgh and a big shout to Dale DeGroat and Lester Troutman, Sr. of "The Zapp Band" for the exclusive interview. If you missed it CLICK HERE to see all of the EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS from Brotha Ash Productions and CLICK HERE to see and hear the "EXCLUSIVE BAP INTERVIEWS" from Brooke Burchette. I won many of talent shows dancing to a lot of their songs back in the day. The fact that I was able to see them "LIVE" was unbelievable.
URBAN LEAGUE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS 10TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Brotha Ash Productions Media attended the ULYP's 10th anniversary featuring actor Boris Kodjoe, Tee Jay, DJ Nez, and Live City Entertainment. This event was sponsored by Comcast, Savoy Restaurant, Duquesne University and Donate Life. I also have to give a big shout to the President of the Urban League Young Professionals of Greater Pittsburgh, Marisa Bartley for being a gracious host. The Urban League Young Professionals of Greater Pittsburgh partnered with the National Society of Black Engineers to host the Power Networking Party, a feature event in celebration of ULYP's 10th anniversary, and NSBE's visit to Pittsburgh for their annual National Conference. This collaboration was the beginning of a fruitful partnership between the organizations, both locally and nationally. Some of the best and brightest young professionals and engineers from around the world were present. This was an exclusive networking opportunity for everyone and Brotha Ash Productions Media was glad to be a part of it!
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SALUTE TO BLACK OWNED MEDIA
AND 2012 BLACK HISTORY MONTH MERIT AWARD
Ashley G. Woodson received the "2012 Black History Month Merit Award" from Talk Magazine who celebrated their 50th anniversary (1962-2012) in years of publishing one the greatest magazines owned by Luther and Roxanne Sewell. I am grateful that Talk Magazine recognized Brotha Ash Productions for "Personal Achievements and Community Service". Congratulations to all of the honorees which included Donna M. Baxter (The Soul Pitt), Robin D. Beckham (Beckham Media), Bishop Loran Mann (WGBN 1150), Rod Doss (New Pittsburgh Courier), Connie Portis (Black Business Directory), Alan Lincoln (Urban Media Today), Ola Jackson (Onyx Woman) and Jerry Lopes (American Urban Radio Network).
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We had a great time at the August Wilson Center for African American Culture with Comedian Joe Torry. I have to give a big shoutout to N-MOTION ENTERTAINMENT & AFRO-AMERICAN MUSIC INSTITUTE and everyone that came out to get their laugh on for this great show.
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IN
2019, OUR COMMUNITIES HAVE BEEN SATURATED WITH SO MUCH
CRIME, AND WE WANT TO KNOW YOUR THOUGHTS ON WHAT YOU
THINK WE CAN DO TO SOLVE THIS PROBLEM AND MAKE OUR COMMUNITIES
WHOLE AGAIN IN 2020? WE WILL POST YOUR COMMENTS ON OUR
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BROTHA ASH PRODUCTIONS
OFFICIAL SURVEY FOR 2020
It's
that time of year to find out who our viewers are. We've grown so much since we did our last survey in
2019. We receive over 500,000 page views monthly
thanks to you. There are a few things we need
to know, so we can get an accurate observation of who
our viewers are and how we can best serve our clients
and the community as a whole. Please answer the questions
to the best of your ability. THANK YOU VERY
MUCH AND HAVE A HAPPY NEW YEAR.
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GRACE
DIXON-KIZZIE, my sister is the person who wrote our Brotha Ash Productions
MISSION STATEMENT (word for
word) back in 2001 when our company was founded. We want
everyone to know who the creator of our MISSION STATEMENT.
If you haven't read it yet, please take a look over
to the right and check it out. I love you Grace and
thanks for holding us down since 2001 because this
is what our company stands for - which states "BROTHA ASH PRODUCTIONS is an
African American owned company, which is original
and places us in a unique position to SHOWCASE
PITTSBURGH'S DIVERSE COMMUNITIES.
Calling
all Mini-Globe Basketball handlers, Mini-Globe Steppers,
and Mini-Globette Cheerleaders!!! In 2001 we celebrated
the legacy of our founder Mrs. Mary "Love"
Harvey and now we want to continue the tradition by
meeting annually. We need your help in locating
folks from the 70's, 80's and 90's to make this one
of the greatest reunions ever. We would like for
the event to take place every July and if possible
have performers too. I know you're out there, so
hit us up at 
I
usually don't get caught up in New Year's resolutions,
but I do want to share what my goal is for 2015. I
would like for us as a black race to come together to
be strong, black and proud of who we are. That is only
possible if we come together. Is
it possible for us as a black race to pull together, bury
the past, work together, and just get along - YES IT IS!!! If we come together and stop hatin on each other, stopkilling each other, stop talking about each other (well, that may be asking for
too much), and most important stop being "CRABS IN A BARREL", we can achieve
anything as long as we do it TOGETHER. Brotha Ash Productions is taking
a stand and putting it out there for all of our beautiful
black people to make the effort in 2015 to make this happen. We will continue to do our part by sharing our rich heritage
and being there for the African American community to
the fullest, but we are reaching out to you, (the community
and other black organizations) to let you know that we
want and need your help. It is possible and it is a reality. We are stronger together than apart. 
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YOU KNOW MAJOR TAYLOR?
