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From musicals to her new EP, Elise Marra talks music
Read full article: From musicals to her new EP, Elise Marra talks musicShe was considered for a Grammy, had an album chart in the Top 10, and her debut EP was in the Top 20 on iTunes - singer-songwriter, Elise Marra joined Host Jason Carr to discuss her music and treat us all to a performance.
Issa Rae urges participation in Small Business Saturday
Read full article: Issa Rae urges participation in Small Business SaturdayThe "Insecure" star is urging people to shop locally as part of Small Business Saturday, a couple days after Thanksgiving. (Photo by Taylor Jewell/Invision/AP, File)LOS ANGELES – With many small businesses struggling to hold on during the coronavirus pandemic, Issa Rae believes now is the time to support independent stores more than ever. The creator and star of HBO series “Insecure” strongly encourages people to shop locally as part of Small Business Saturday, a couple days after Thanksgiving. She said the initiative created by American Express can help give an extra push during the holidays to small businesses who have gone into survival mode. So far, during the pandemic, Rae has watched several businesses close down, which she says “breaks my heart."