Urbanworld Film Festival Holds First-Ever Virtual Edition Amid COVID-19
It kicks off September 23.
From 'Hamilton' to '#FreeRayshawn,' Jasmine Cephas Jones Steps Into The Spotlight With Emmy Nod
The singer and actress shares how speaking up behind the scenes made her character more authentic.
Meet Nicco Annan: 'P-Valley's' Uncle Clifford Who's Giving Us Life
The musical theater mainstay has brought The Pynk's HBIC from the stage to the screen.
Tamela Mann Shares How She Conquered Her Fear of Acting
"I’m gonna do it afraid," she said of launching her stage career.
Usher Salutes Black Lives Matter in New Video
In his self-directed video for "I Cry," the artist and activist taps into the legacy of photographer Gordon Parks.
Why Gina Prince-Bythewood Puts 'Warrior Black Women' On-Screen
“These type of superhero Black women exist every single day,” says KiKi Layne, who stars in Prince-Bythewood's "The Old Guard."
'PValley' Creator Katori Hall On Why Black Women Should Watch A Show About Strippers
“As a Black woman who understands the long history of hypersexualized images… I really wanted to put a human face on these dancers," says the award-winning playwright-turned-showrunner
NEA Town Hall Tackles Race And COVID-19 Pandemic
"The COVID-19 crisis laid bare for every community member, every educator and and every policymaker just how serious the inequities are in all of our social systems."
Georgia Councilwoman Speaks Out About Her Battle With COVID-19
Councilwoman Cheryl Richardson was diagnosed with COVID-19 earlier this month and is now recovering at home.
Healthy Roots Dolls Founder Yelitsa Charles Shares How She Raised Half A Million Dollars For Her Business
Yelitsa stressed the importance of becoming a marketplace vendor and the positive impact "finding her tribe" made on her business.
Meet 7 Black Women Entrepreneurs Who Run Successful Businesses You Need To Know About
From assistance with collecting child support payments to jewelry that relieves hot flashes, these Black-owned brands provide invaluable services.
Toya Wright Opens Up About The Challenges Of Balancing Motherhood And Entrepreneurship
The proud mother of two gave us the rundown of her work-life balance at the ESSENCE + New Voices Entrepreneur Summit and Target Holiday Market.
Queen Latifah: Greatness In Black Women Is Normal, The Problem Is, Other People Think It's An Anomaly
Joined by Rapsody, Queen Latifah proved a true highlight on the second day of the ESSENCE + New Voices Entrepreneur Summit and Target Holiday Market in Atlanta.
These Women Entrepreneurs Break Down What It Really Took To Get Their Products On Target's Shelves
Mielle Organics CEO Monique Rodriquez, Urban Skin RX CEO Rachel Roff, The Doux CEO Maya Smith and Kimble Beauty CEO Kim Kimble dropped gems.
Keshia Knight Pulliam And Arian Simone Challenge More Black Women To Become Investors In Start Ups: 'Join Us!'
The dynamic pair of entrepreneurs delivered keen and candid words of advice at the ESSENCE + New Voices Entrepreneur Summit in Atlanta.
Estee Lauder Exec Ella Gorgla Says Now Is The Time For More Black Ownership In The Nearly $600 Billion Beauty Industry
"This is a global industry and Black people are helping to drive that consumption, but we're still underrepresented as owners."
A Look Inside Afropunk Atlanta’s Private Dinner with Rising Culinary Star Mali Hunter
Hunter taught some of Atlanta's media elite the fine art of shish kebab assembly on the eve of AfroPunk Atlanta 2018.
Bishop Eddie Long Did Not Step Down
As promised last week, Bishop Eddie Long was indeed in the pulpit Sunday morning at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, despite allegations of sexual misconduct by four young men in their early 20s. If there were questions about Long's continued leadership at New Birth, they were not at all discernible. Speaking loud enough for others to hear, a female parishioner, who appeared to be in her mid-50s, stated before the 8:00 AM service, "I hope things are back to normal."