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Brenda Braxton

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October 23, 2025
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By Nigeria Anderson

A Legacy of Stage, Strength, and Sisterhood

With a career spanning more than four decades, Brenda Braxton has become a celebrated force in the world of theater and beyond. A Tony Award–nominated actress, Braxton has graced Broadway and Off-Broadway stages across the globe, earning accolades for her dynamic performances and unwavering dedication to the craft. Her talents extend far beyond the spotlight. Braxton is the author of The Little Black Book of Backstage Etiquette, a guide that reflects her commitment to the theater community. But her influence doesn’t stop at the stage door. As a visionary entrepreneur, Brenda Braxton has launched several impactful ventures. She founded the nonprofit organization Leading Ladies Just for Teens (LLJFT), which empowers young women through mentorship and education. In Harlem, she established BBRAXTON: Exceptional Grooming for Exceptional Men, a boutique that redefined luxury grooming for men of distinction. Her latest endeavor, however, is perhaps her most personal and transformative for all women. PAUSE by BBRAXTON is a wellness movement dedicated to women over forty navigating the journey of menopause. Through curated subscription gift boxes, intimate community spaces, and candid conversations, PAUSE by BBRAXTON offers support, education, and empowerment during menopause often shrouded in silence due to shame and embarrassment.

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Melba Moore

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June 27, 2022
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by Lucas

Melba Moore – Legend!

The One and Only Melba Moore! Always a key-player, Urban Buzz Magazine is honored to acknowledge and give thanks for all the inspiration, all the opened doors, all the music; As well as highlight her widely acclaimed, brand new soul-savvy album – IMAGINE. Born to the music-manor, Melba Moore’s career spiraled in paths often surprising (to her), but almost always successful. One may call it fate, flavor or favor; and maybe it’s all those things and more, but no doubt Melba would faithfully say – to God be the glory. Daughter of saxophonist Teddy Hill whose own orchestra featured music-masters Dizzy Gillespie, Roy Eldridge, and Bill Coleman. Hill was also widely known as the manager of Minton’s Playhouse in Harlem, back in its jazz heyday. Melba’s mother, Bonnie Davis was a prolific and very popular singer with her Don’t Stop Now reaching number one on Billboard’s R&B chart. She encouraged her daughter’s dreams, but also moved Melba to earn a B.A. in Music Education…just in case. Clement Moorman, pianist, music director and loving stepfather was instrumental in Melba’s early piano lessons, as well as her entre’ into showbiz as a session singer which eventually led from there to ..Hair! Purlie! Timbuktu! & beyond.

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David Sosa

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May 10, 2021
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By Nigeria Anderson

Journey: To Love EP

David Sosa, a New York based singer/songwriter, is promoting his EP Journey: To Love. David was introduced to musical stylings such as Opera, Jazz standards and Broadway that allowed for him to build an eclectic taste and multi-genre performances. While sonically contemporary, David’s musical influences stemmed from 90’s R&B which grew outward into the soul music of the 60’s and 80’s. Powerhouses such as Luther Vandross and Donny Hathaway to prominent women like Patti Labelle, Mariah Carey and Rachelle Ferrell significantly added to David Sosa’s soundscape. Sosa has toured with Nashville artist Tim Dillinger as part of his trio Soulkiss working alongside Charlene Moore, Patsy Moore and Susaye Green. Songstress and longtime friend Ramona Montanez who’s also featured as a vocalist and co- writer for his EP Journey: To Love may be seen touring with him locally.

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