In tribute to best selling fiction writer Ernest Gaines, author Bobby Burns recalls an interview he had done with him during his days at LSU in 2006. Celebrated novelist Ernest Gaines taught me a great deal when we met. His death this month brought back memories
Dassy ALEXANDER, Dhalia Balmir (Komen San Diego Health Equity Coordinator), Lilian Vanvieldt-Gray (2018 honorary breast cancer survivor) and Jean Vanvieldt. The statistics are alarming—Black women in the U.S. are 42 percent more likely to die from breast cancer than our white counter parts. Breast cancer
Photo courtesy of Jourdan Winstead A few years ago when Jourdan Winstead’s fiancé Ricky, suggested that she look into beauty school, little did she know that she’d find her passion and beyond. It goes without saying, as a mother of two small children both under the
Photo by Ser Baffo © 2019 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. / Courtesy of OWN OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network’s anticipated new romantic anthology drama “Cherish the Day” from award-winning creator Ava DuVernay (“Queen Sugar,” “When They See Us”) and Warner Horizon Scripted Television, achieved full gender parity with a production crew of
Cast members and guests came dressed too impressed before heading inside of the Theater to see the romantic comedy, "The Matchmaker." On Saturday November 2, San Diego based playwright and filmmaker Tamera Hill launched her 2nd film red carpet style at UltraStar Cinemas in
San Diego playwright and filmmaker Tamera Hill is launching her second movie “The Matchmaker." The official Red Carpet Affair will take place on Saturday, November 2, at 4pm at UltraStar Cinemas Mission Valley, San Diego to release the film. Event details at Bit.ly/TheMatchMakerMovie. Shot locally in parts
Bethann Hardison Every year we look forward to ESSENCE magazines Woke 100 List, its salute to women of color challenging the status quo. Featured in its 3rd annual "Woke" issue out in November “ features 100 women who exemplify the true meaning of being change agents and
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. MGM’S “RESPECT” MOVIE STARRING ACADEMY AWARD-WINNER JENNIFER HUDSON AS THE LEGENDARY ARETHA FRANKLIN ANNOUNCES STELLAR AWARD-WINNING ENSEMBLE CAST LIESL TOMMY’S FEATURE DIRECTORIAL DEBUT TO BEGIN FILMING NOVEMBER 1, 2019 The Film Will Exclusively Feature Many Of Franklin’s Most Iconic Songs LOS ANGELES – (October 18, 2019) –
Hey ya’ll, Crockett, Texas has a Mayor named Dr. Ianthia Fisher. And she’s a Black woman! Making her the first to hold a key position in leadership for the city located just 110 miles outside of Houston. We just happened to be in town
Black man don’t you lie on the ground with your hands up; your position does not change my view of shooting you. Jonathan Aledda shot Charles Kinsey with his hands visible as he consoled his patient.My name is Matthew Bernard; I murdered three; I chased officers