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Characterized as one of the most groundbreaking casts to be seen on the stages of Houston theatres, and primarily composed of newcomers to The Ensemble Theatre’s mainstage, the cast for "Beatbox: A Raparetta" is young, fresh, fun and energetic.

In an electrifying Diaspora Central SPOTLiGHT conversation with international media personality Gil Ingles, the actors Elia Adams, Cardero Berryman,  Kendal Burns Jr., Juan Sebastian Cruz, and Winston Savice Jr. share a bit about their personal journeys, and give the fans a taste of what to expect on the play Beatbox: a Raparetta.


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Directed by Rachel Hemphill Dickson and choreographed by Aisha Ussery, ‘Beatbox : A Raparetta’ is  performed by some of Houston’s most talented up-and-coming Actors and Artists. A play Written by Tommy Shepherd and Dan Wolf, ‘Beatbox : A Raparetta’ is a modern dramatic musical production soaked in hip hop that showcases the artistic diversity of this global phenomenon through performances of human Beatboxing, rhyming, dancing, fashion, and DJ'ing.

In an exciting Diaspora Central SPOTLiGHT conversation with the international media personality Gil Ingles, the play director  Rachel Hemphill Dickson and choreographer Aisha Ussery share some of their experiences in their personal and professional journeys. 

Get the insight on the play Beatbox: A Raparetta.


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Born and raised in the capital city of the Republic of Angola, this son of two active military parents learned that Discipline, Obedience, Patience, and Love were key factors in the character of a leader.  Once in Zambia to attend college, Eduardo Miranda found himself fascinated by the art of debate, and through mentorship of one of his professors, the inquisitive Miranda discovered politics, and the need to Be the Change.

In an in-promptu conversation for a Diaspora Central SPOTLiGHT to promote the AIEN-YN US Chaper's event, "JOA's Nuts and Bolts", and the "6th Annual University of Houston's International Energy Tax Conference" Eduardo Miranda the current president of the Association of International Energy Negotiators' HCU chapter, shares his inspirations and aspirations.

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An artist and educator at heart, Jess That Dope can be described as the new and fresh breath of social activism and artistry in the African Diaspora community worldwide.

As an educated first generation Haitian American, Jess That Dope knows that the best  way to reveal the "Excellence" that exists in all of us and in our communities, is to start promoting awareness and understanding of self, and to empower ourselves and our communities financially and intellectually.

Loaded with a new single and additional empowerment initiatives for the community, Ms. Jessica Georges as she referred to in the boardrooms of her company (More Than Muzek), stopped by the Diaspora Central Network studios for an in-depth SPOTLiGHT on her career and community initiatives.

Fatmata Koroma is producer and host of  Community Highlights and Celebrity Health Talk, ED/Founder of Therapeutic Interventions Inc., and Founding Partner of Kushe Magazine. Community Highlights” and “CELEBRITY HEALTH TALK" joins Diaspora Central Spotlight virtually for a conversation with Gil Ingles.

Houston Based Haitian entrepreneur Dr. SLEDGE Leonidas stops by Diaspora Central studios for a SPOTLiGHT on his latest initiatives including his social activism, and the new monthly cultural promotional initiative Dance Fever.

Tune-in to learn more about this young Entrepreneur's inspirations and aspirations

With the mission of giving fufu a place among the world’s finest culinary traditions, Kavachi Ukegbu embarked in a journey to popularize the dish and one of her major milestones was to publish the full-color reference book 'The Art of Fufu' to give readers a better understanding of fufu, its cultural history, and its traditional flair.

In this in-depth SPOTLiGHT interview with Gil Ingles, Chef Kavachi Ukegbu shares her journey and the worthy craving expression The Art of Fufu.

Tune-in and learn how to cook, and roll some fufu.

With JOSY Feijo, there is definitely proof that the DNA of the parents is present in the children; because after all, it's not by chance that JOSY Feijo shares the last name of one of the most known composers and producers of the SEMBA music, and today he surprises the Diaspora with this ability not only to compose KIZOMBA, SEMBA, and other genres; but also play complex African traditional instruments such as the Dikanza.  But don't let the science of genealogy distract you from the talent that this vocalist, multi-instrumentalist has.

In an in-depth virtual SPOTLiGHT interview with international media personality Gil Ingles on the Diaspora Central Network JOSY Feijo shares his personal and professional journey in his first interview with an American Media outlet.

A child of the Diaspora native and a resident of Houston Texas, EFURU KORII or NANA EFURU KORI is certified as a Reiki Practitioner in the tradition of Usui Sansei. Born Lakeisha Rena Simon, EFURU and her late twin sister are the founders of Royalty Reigns, Inc., a clothing brand with the purpose of healing and uplifting people.

In an in-depth Diaspora Central SPOTLiGHT interview with the international media personality Gil Ingles, EFURU KORI shares her journey that led to the discovery of her many talents.

Tune in and learn more about the Integrated Holistic Energy Healer, underground digital artist and Serial entrepreneur.

During the promotional season of BALUMUKA Fest, DJ ROSS stops by the Diaspora Central Network Studios to talk about the new "Ultimate Angolan Cultural Experience in The Diaspora." that will from this point on happen in Houston Texas.

Tune-in to this in-promptu Diaspora Central SPOTLiGHT interview, and learn more about the newest and most authentic Kizomba Dance event in the Americas, as DJ ROSS conversates with Diaspora media personality Gil Ingles about this new project.