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Author: D'Shonda Brown

Black-Owned Home Luxury Brands To Spruce Up Your Home
Home · Lifestyle

Black-Owned Home Luxury Brands To Spruce Up Your Home

By D'Shonda Brown · Jul 20, 2021
How Desus & Mero Went From the Bodega to the Big Time
Entertainment

How Desus & Mero Went From the Bodega to the Big Time

By D'Shonda Brown · Jul 16, 2021
Every Black Nominee Announced For The 73rd Annual Emmy Awards
Emmys · Entertainment

Every Black Nominee Announced For The 73rd Annual Emmy Awards

By D'Shonda Brown · Jul 13, 2021
#TheBeeIsBlack: Zaila Avant-garde Wins Scripps National Spelling Bee Title
News

#TheBeeIsBlack: Zaila Avant-garde Wins Scripps National Spelling Bee Title

By D'Shonda Brown · Jul 9, 2021
Do You Hear That? The Magic Is Calling You To Disney World!
2021 ESSENCE Festival of Culture

Do You Hear That? The Magic Is Calling You To Disney World!

By D'Shonda Brown · Jul 9, 2021
Allyson Felix On Her Mental Health Through The Olympic Trials: "I Had A Lot Of Doubt Along The Way"
Entertainment · Sports

Allyson Felix On Her Mental Health Through The Olympic Trials: "I Had A Lot Of Doubt Along The Way"

By D'Shonda Brown · Jul 8, 2021
'Gossip Girl' Reboot Is Directed By A Black Woman And We’re Here For It
Entertainment

'Gossip Girl' Reboot Is Directed By A Black Woman And We’re Here For It

By D'Shonda Brown · Jul 8, 2021
DJ Spinderella & DJ Kiss Share How They Embrace Purpose While Remaining True To Themselves
2021 ESSENCE Festival of Culture · Money & Career

DJ Spinderella & DJ Kiss Share How They Embrace Purpose While Remaining True To Themselves

By D'Shonda Brown · Jul 7, 2021
Three Iconic Black Actresses Talk Diversity In Cartoons, Acting and Production
Entertainment

Three Iconic Black Actresses Talk Diversity In Cartoons, Acting and Production

By D'Shonda Brown · Jul 7, 2021
MaKenzie and Ladies of ROC Perform At ESSENCE After Dark
2021 ESSENCE Festival of Culture · Entertainment

MaKenzie and Ladies of ROC Perform At ESSENCE After Dark

By D'Shonda Brown · Jul 7, 2021
Pack It Up: Summer Family Fun Essentials From Target
Lifestyle

Pack It Up: Summer Family Fun Essentials From Target

By D'Shonda Brown · Jul 7, 2021
Nikole Hannah-Jones Accepts Tenure Position at Howard University, Ta-Nehisi Coates to Also Join Faculty
News

Nikole Hannah-Jones Accepts Tenure Position at Howard University, Ta-Nehisi Coates to Also Join Faculty

By D'Shonda Brown · Jul 6, 2021
How VH1’s 'Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta' Is Flipping The Narrative of Black Women In Entertainment
2021 ESSENCE Festival of Culture · Entertainment

How VH1’s 'Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta' Is Flipping The Narrative of Black Women In Entertainment

By D'Shonda Brown · Jul 2, 2021
Track Star Sha'Carri Richardson Speaks Out About Failed Drug Test Results, Accepts One Month Suspension
Entertainment · Sports

Track Star Sha'Carri Richardson Speaks Out About Failed Drug Test Results, Accepts One Month Suspension

By D'Shonda Brown · Jul 2, 2021
Tracee Ellis Ross, Michaela Angela Davis, and Oprah Winfrey Executive Produce 'The Hair Tales'
Entertainment

Tracee Ellis Ross, Michaela Angela Davis, and Oprah Winfrey Executive Produce 'The Hair Tales'

By D'Shonda Brown · Jun 29, 2021
How SoLo Funds Is Combating Predatory Loans Formed Against Black Women
Best & Black Owned · Money & Career

How SoLo Funds Is Combating Predatory Loans Formed Against Black Women

By D'Shonda Brown · Jun 29, 2021
Watch Mumu Fresh, Tayla Parx And Raiche Light Up The Stage At 'ESSENCE After Dark'
2021 ESSENCE Festival of Culture · Entertainment · Only at ESSENCE

Watch Mumu Fresh, Tayla Parx And Raiche Light Up The Stage At 'ESSENCE After Dark'

By D'Shonda Brown · Jun 29, 2021
Jordan Brand Makes History With Largest Number Of WNBA Jumpman Endorsees
News

Jordan Brand Makes History With Largest Number Of WNBA Jumpman Endorsees

By D'Shonda Brown · Jun 28, 2021
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