Whoopi Goldberg

"Green Book" Wins The LA Press Club's Veritas Award

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Thursday, January 24, 2019
Actors, Entertainers, Comedians, Liberalism in the United States, Whoopi Goldberg

This contest is judged by members of the LAPC based equally upon fidelity of subject matter and artistic excellence.

Key Points: 
  • This contest is judged by members of the LAPC based equally upon fidelity of subject matter and artistic excellence.
  • "Thank you Los Angeles Press Club for honoring Green Book with your distinguished Veritas Award.
  • To know that your members, journalists of the highest standards, voted for us to receive this accolade makes it even more meaningful.
  • The film has won multiple awards, including the Producers Guild of America award and the Golden Globe for Best Picture, Musical or Comedy.

Maya Elisabeth Co-Founder of Whoopi & Maya to Moderate "Wellness, Women & Cannabis" at CWCBExpo Los Angeles

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Tuesday, September 11, 2018
Medicinal plants, Cannabis, Medicine, Herbalism, Entheogens, Euphoriants, Health, Whoopi Goldberg, Medical cannabis, Marijuana, Legality of cannabis

Taking place September 26-29, 2018 at the LA Convention Center, the 5th Annual CWCBExpo will feature a "Wellness, Women & Cannabis," panel led by Maya Elisabeth, Co-Founder, of Whoopi & Maya, a brand of medical cannabis products co-founded by Whoopi Goldberg and geared towards women who experience menstrual discomfort.

Key Points: 
  • Taking place September 26-29, 2018 at the LA Convention Center, the 5th Annual CWCBExpo will feature a "Wellness, Women & Cannabis," panel led by Maya Elisabeth, Co-Founder, of Whoopi & Maya, a brand of medical cannabis products co-founded by Whoopi Goldberg and geared towards women who experience menstrual discomfort.
  • CWCBExpo is the only event in Los Angeles that features products and education on all aspects of the legalized marijuana industryadult use and medicinalas well as industrial hemp.
  • People have been told things that are not necessarily true about cannabis," said Maya Elisabeth.
  • Cannabis products uniquely designed for women that promote self-care, sensuality and the sustainability of a woman's health will be discussed.

TED Speaker and Barbershop Books Founder Alvin Irby Releases New Comedy Album "Really Dense"

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Wednesday, August 15, 2018
Irby, Whoopi Goldberg, Barber, Entertainment, Theatre, Comedy

NEW YORK, Aug. 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Award-winning social entrepreneur, national speaker, comedian, and children's book author Alvin Irby released his second comedy album "Really Dense" on August 10, 2018.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Aug. 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Award-winning social entrepreneur, national speaker, comedian, and children's book author Alvin Irby released his second comedy album "Really Dense" on August 10, 2018.
  • Stellar Underground, a NYC based comedy blog that writes about the rising stars of stand-up comedy, raves about Really Dense.
  • Whether at comedy clubs, colleges, corporate events, or churches, Irby has delivered memorable performances that have garnered attention from the comedy industry.
  • Irby is a former kindergarten teacher, founder of Barbershop Books, an award-winning literacy program that puts children's books in barbershops, and the author of the laugh-out-loud children's book series Gross Greg.