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Tomorrow, Disney Channel will premiere ‘Let It Shine’ at 8 p.m. EST/ 7 p.m. CST.  This Disney Channel original features three young rising stars: Tyler James Williams, Coco Jones(a brown beauty!), and Trevor Jackson.

Below is an excerpt from the movie’s feature on blackcelebkids.com. Check out the interview BCK conducted with the cast here!

In the movie, Cyrus, played by Tyler James Williams (“Everybody Hates Chris”), is a shy, aspiring musician/songwriter that writes music under the pen name “Truth.” He enters a contest with a song that he writes about an unrequited love for an old friend, Roxanne, played by Coco Jones (Radio Disney “N.B.T.”). Too shy to present the song himself, Cyrus lets his best friend Kris, played by Trevor Jackson (“Eureka”), perform and take credit for the song. Cyrus idly stands by and watches as his best friend receives all of the accolades and begins to grab the heart of his crush.

Let It Shine is an inspiring movie set to the beat of gospel and hip-hop. The modern day Cyrano de Bergerac-inspired story is about three teenagers and how they learn the importance of being themselves.

*Courtney ‘Coco’ Jones is a 14 year old actress, singer, rapper, and dancer. She was born in South Carolina, but was raised in Tenessee. Coco was featured on Radio Disney’s ”Next Big Thing” in 2010 and made a cameo on “So Random” in 2012. She was also just recently signed to Hollywood Records! 

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Chocolate Spotted!: Gabrielle Union

The ‘Think like a Man’ actress, Gabrielle Union was spotted at the Susan G. Komen Foundation ‘Race for the Cure’ marathon in Washington, D.C. this past weekend. Gabby’s good friend passed away some years ago from breast cancer and since then, in effort to spread and educate women about breast cancer prevention, she became a global ambassador for Susan G. Komen’s ‘Circle of Promise’ program. In an interview with ABC.com before the event, Gabrielle Union stated, “Fear can literally kill you. You have to tell people that it’s better to know than not know. Prevention is the key. Don’t be so fearful of what the news may be that you just never go.”

Check out Gabrielle’s previous feature as Brown Beauty of the Week here!

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Sunshine Abuwi is the creator/founder of the social network on Ning: Natural Sunshine; also known as the Facebook of Natural Hair. Natural Sunshine is a site that “celebrates Kinks, Curls, Afro’s and YOU!” This social network has over 14,000 members.

This video gives a more detailed overview of what the website is all about.

Stay in touch with Sunshine Abuwi by checking out her YouTube, and becoming a member of her Site. You can also follow her on twitter and add her on facebook.

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Chocolate Spotted!:

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Meet Tiphani Montgomery. A game changer and motivator - not only is she an Essence Magazine top selling author, but she is also a Huffington Post blogger. Fact one: Tiphani Montgomery was a teen mom. Fact two: she graduated from high school with a 1.7 GPA. Fact three: for three years straight she was a college freshman with a 0.0 GPA. Tiphani Montgomery is a self-made entrepreneur who dedicates her time and talents to helping others realize  their full potential. She does this all while being a wife and mother! Tiphani and her success story give you a reason to do away with your excuses for not yet being successful. A positive force to be reckoned with, check out her movement ‘Get up & Go Harder’ via her website www.tiphanimontgomery.com

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Chocolate Spotted!: Kelly Rowland…

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