Mona Scott-Young Says You'd Better Be A 'Beast' If You Want To Step Into Her Circle
The executive producer of VH1’s "Love & Hip Hop" franchises talked business alongside other successful Black women bawses at Essence Festival's E-Suite.
If You Ask These Three Black Women Entrepreneurs, Big Risks Are Part Of The Game
"Those who take chances, make advances," said Slutty Vegan founder Pinky Cole.
WATCH: Mary J. Blige Joins The Clark Sisters & The Cast Of Their Biopic For An Emotional Conversation At Essence Fest
"This movie was written by Black women, produced by Black women, acted by Black women and directed by a Black woman. Black women did this."
Former President Of Liberia, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Shares Profound Global Message For Black Business Owners
Sirleaf drew on the connection between Africa and Black Americans, saying both groups do support each other but should look for new ways of connecting,
Can Financial Inequality Become A Thing Of The Past? Bishop T.D. Jakes Think So
“The only difference between being buried and being planted is expectation,” Jakes said. “You have to have this attitude: I have not been buried. I have been planted. I’m gonna come back.”
NOLA Mayor LaToya Cantrell Wants City Residents To Feel Essence Festival Impact
“Those who are visiting also feel their purpose here is meaningful,” Cantrell said.
Mayor Pete Buttigieg At Essence Festival: 'When Black Women Mobilize, Outcomes Change'
Mayor Pete spoke to the crowd at Essence Festival and spoke about Black women being mobilizers and changemakers, as well as reparations.
Inaugural Global Black Economic Forum Launches With Messages Of Empowerment
“We recognize that in order to make an impact, we have to address the ecosystem,” said Thasunda Brown Duckett, the CEO of Chase Consumer Banking.