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Black History Month

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Tez Sherard
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For Tez Sherard, keeping the beat is a family thing

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  • February 6, 2020
There are few sights on the Upstate music scene more familiar or welcome than Tez Sherard sitting behind his drums with a smile on his face, laying down beats for any number of bands.
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  • Black History Makers

Congratulations to James Carter, the 107.3 JAMZ Upstate Black History Maker for February 28!

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  • February 28, 2019
Growing up in Cleveland, OH, with a mother in cosmetology and a father who was a tailor and dry cleaner, Mr. Carver says, “I had no choice but to pay…
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Congratulations to Tavoris Miller, the 107.3 JAMZ Upstate Black History Maker for February 27!

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  • February 27, 2019
Tavoris Miller is the owner and founder of F.I.Y.A. (Focused, Inspired, Young, Achievers) Dance University, which is the only African-American owned dance studio in Greenwood, S.C.. Tavoris started his journey…
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Congratulations to Tammy Foster, the 107.3 JAMZ Upstate Black History Maker for February 26!

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  • February 26, 2019
Tammy Foster always had a passion for fitness. In 2010, her passion led her to start her very own training facility, 3D Fitness in Greenville. Tammy’s goal was to address…
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  • Black History Makers

Congratulations to Adom Appiah , the 107.3 JAMZ Upstate Black History Maker for February 25!

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  • February 25, 2019
Adom Appiah is president of his freshman class at Spartanburg Day School. No surprise to anyone who knows him, as Adom is a like-able, smart kid. (He even competed in…
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Congratulations to James “Radio” Kennedy , the 107.3 JAMZ Upstate Black History Maker for February 24!

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  • February 24, 2019
James “Radio” Kennedy just kinda showed up one day, and passively watched the local high school football team practicing. He could barely speak, but always had a transistor radio held…
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Congratulations to Danielle Brooks, the 107.3 JAMZ Upstate Black History Maker for February 23!

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  • February 23, 2019
Probably best known for her recurring role as Tasha “Taystee” Jefferson on Netflix’s production Orange is the New Black, Danielle Brooks is an award-winning actress and singer. What you may…
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Congratulations to Theodore Mattison, the 107.3 JAMZ Upstate Black History Maker for February 22!

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  • February 22, 2019
Theodore A. Mattison, better known as Ted Mattison, was born in Williamston, SC, on October 22nd, 1936, to Spurgeon and Addie Royal Mattison. He grew up in the family home…
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Artist CoCo Harris shares collective American story

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  • February 21, 2019
Storytelling resides at the core of artist Coco Harris. Growing up in Atlanta, she always felt a strong sense of story in the South.
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Congratulations to Shelia D. Crawford, the 107.3 JAMZ Upstate Black History Maker for February 21!

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  • February 21, 2019
Shelia D. Crawford was born and raised in Greenville as the oldest of seven children. Succeeding early in life, she participated in the countywide elementary school spelling bee, placing fifth…
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Seasoning the South: food that feeds the soul, unites communities

  • Melody Cuenca/Staff
  • February 20, 2019
With many Southern foods evolving from African-American cooking traditions, lots of seasoning and love go into this delectable cuisine.
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Expression through hip-hop, graffiti

  • Melody Cuenca/Staff
  • February 19, 2019
Whether it be caricatures, graffiti, graphic design, murals, or choreography, Burns says he wants his talent to point away from him. His artist tag, Ninja Picasso, plays off that humility.
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Congratulations to Joseph J. Stowe, the 107.3 JAMZ Upstate Black History Marker for February 19!

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  • February 19, 2019
As principal of Grove Elementary School in Greenville County, Joseph Stowe makes the safety, academics, growth, and achievement of goals for our developing young people the top of his priority…
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Congratulations to Katrina M. Gregory, the 107.3 JAMZ Upstate Black History Maker for February 18!

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  • February 18, 2019
Katrina “Michele” Gregory, Founder and CEO of Lady-Like Enterprises/Butterfly Outreach (LEBO), in Greenville, SC, started her non-profit organization to teach self worth and in doing so, uplift all females. She…
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Congratulations to Lawanda Curry, the 107.3 JAMZ Upstate Black History Maker for February 17!

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  • February 17, 2019
From Clemson Tiger Band Drum Major to a MAJOR asset of Greenville County’s Parks, Recreation & Tourism Department, Lawanda Curry is marching steadily towards creating a better community. As the…

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