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Tag: Taylor Lewis

Bow Down! 66 Boundary-Breaking Black Women Who Have Paved the Way
Celebrity · Holidays · International Women’s Day

Bow Down! 66 Boundary-Breaking Black Women Who Have Paved the Way

By Taylor Lewis · Mar 8, 2019
17 Celeb Engagement Rings That Have Us Swooning
Celebrity · Love & Sex

17 Celeb Engagement Rings That Have Us Swooning

Porsha Williams' 13-carat diamond ring is the biggest star of the week.
By Taylor Lewis · Oct 4, 2018
Leaders of the New School: Three Actors Breathing Life Into Hollywood
Entertainment

Leaders of the New School: Three Actors Breathing Life Into Hollywood

A fresh generation of performers has hit our screens—and we're completely obsessed with them! They're bringing new perspectives, ideas, and characters to entertainment and shaking up Hollywood. We can't wait to see what the future has in store.

By Christina Coleman, Taylor Lewis · Mar 21, 2017
'Underground' Star Amirah Vann Talks Reviving & Empowering The Historical Slave Narrative
Entertainment

'Underground' Star Amirah Vann Talks Reviving & Empowering The Historical Slave Narrative

A fresh generation of performers has hit our screens—and we're completely obsessed with them!

By Taylor Lewis · Feb 17, 2017
The 10 Not-So-Publicized Times Jay Z and Beyonce Gave Back
Black Celeb Couples · Do Good Brothers

The 10 Not-So-Publicized Times Jay Z and Beyonce Gave Back

It's no secret that Bey and Jay are a notoriously hush-hush couple when it comes to their private lives. The Carter's may not be outspoken about their charitable contributions, but it doesn't mean they're not giving back. Flip through our gallery to see some of the couple's most notable community efforts.
By Taylor Lewis · Feb 1, 2017
'ESSENCE Black Girl Magic' Episode 2: Introduces Us to Black Muslim Teen Ammarah Haynes
Black Girl Magic

'ESSENCE Black Girl Magic' Episode 2: Introduces Us to Black Muslim Teen Ammarah Haynes

Directed by award-winning filmmaker Madeleine Hunt-Ehrlich, the episode explores Haynes's mission to dispel negative Muslim stereotypes.

By Taylor Lewis · Jan 29, 2017
'ESSENCE Black Girl Magic' Episode 4: Meet Teen Activist Berneisha Hooker
Black Girl Magic

'ESSENCE Black Girl Magic' Episode 4: Meet Teen Activist Berneisha Hooker

Directed by Nailah Jefferson, the episode follows the New Orleans teen as she uses her artistic voice to spark change. 

By Taylor Lewis · Jan 29, 2017
29 Powerful Black Women Who Called the Shots in the Obama Administration
News

29 Powerful Black Women Who Called the Shots in the Obama Administration

Meet the dynamic Black women who were responsible for keeping President Obama's administration running.

By Taylor Lewis · Jan 20, 2017
Celebrity · Tony Awards

Lupita Nyong’o Takes Home the Tony for Best Leading Actress in a Play

This is the first Tony Award the actress has won.

By Taylor Lewis · Nov 7, 2016
How One Trans 12-Year-Old is Planning on Changing the Narrative
News

How One Trans 12-Year-Old is Planning on Changing the Narrative

From a young age, Trinity Neal knew that she wasn’t a boy. Now, she’s hoping her story will help make trans acceptance the norm.

By Taylor Lewis · Sep 26, 2016
News

The Obamas Spill Their 5 Favorite White House Memories

The family's happy memories will live on long after they leave 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

By Taylor Lewis · Sep 14, 2016
Ed Gordon Wants to Bring Black America’s Stories to Network Television
News

Ed Gordon Wants to Bring Black America’s Stories to Network Television

The quarterly news magazine premieres Tuesday, September 13 on Bounce at 10 pm ET.

By Taylor Lewis · Sep 9, 2016
President and Michelle Obama’s Legacy Lives on in October Issue of ESSENCE
Celebrity

President and Michelle Obama’s Legacy Lives on in October Issue of ESSENCE

Be sure to pick up a copy of the special collectors issue of ESSENCE, on newsstands Friday, September 9! 

By Taylor Lewis · Sep 7, 2016
Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My! What It’s Like to Be Ringling Bros. First Black Ringmaster
News

Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My! What It’s Like to Be Ringling Bros. First Black Ringmaster

Jonathan Lee Iverson, Ringling Bros. first Black ringmaster, and his family have—quite literally—run away and joined the circus.

By Taylor Lewis · Sep 7, 2016
How One Hollywood Exec is Intent On Creating a Space for Black Stories
Celebrity

How One Hollywood Exec is Intent On Creating a Space for Black Stories

Fox Searchlight Vice-President of Production Anikah McLaren, 40, has always been interested in storytelling, and her passion has led her to Hollywood

By Taylor Lewis · Aug 16, 2016
New Mexico Restaurant Under Fire for Selling ‘Black Olives Matter’ Merchandise
News

New Mexico Restaurant Under Fire for Selling ‘Black Olives Matter’ Merchandise

Yes, really.

By Taylor Lewis · Aug 16, 2016
Detroit Launches Program Offering Free Community College to All Local Students
News

Detroit Launches Program Offering Free Community College to All Local Students

The program uses private and public funds to cover the difference between any government or scholarship funds a student receives.

By Taylor Lewis · Aug 15, 2016
Nate Parker Addresses College Rape Accusations Ahead of ‘The Birth of a Nation’ Release
News

Nate Parker Addresses College Rape Accusations Ahead of ‘The Birth of a Nation’ Release

Parker and his college roommate were accused of raping an unconscious female student, but were later acquitted of all charges.

By Taylor Lewis · Aug 15, 2016
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