It’s that festive time of the year again! Putting seasonal decorations up is the best ways to get into the holiday mood. The ambiance of lights, trees and wreaths, help put homes in the holiday spirit. However, when not used properly, decorations–particularly lights–can create safety hazards or cause fires. According an article in US News, […]
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Marvin Gaye performs on stage at De Doelen, Rotterdam, Netherlands, 1st July 1980. (Photo by Rob Verhorst/Redferns) Oscar winner Jamie Foxx star of Ray has acquired rights to the life story of Marvin Gaye, and is set to executive produce a biographical limited series alongside multimedia producer Suzanne de Passe, who has been involved in previous attempts
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When I first tried Oprah’s amazing sweet potato recipe, I was serving this traditional favorite with a twist to my harshest critic, my mother in law. As I watched her gently put the fork with the dish inside of her mouth, I waited for her response which was instant. She said, “Girl, these sweet potatoes are
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The cast of FENCES attended a special screening of the film at the Film Society of Lincoln Center in New York, NY on November 17, 2016. They all look amazing! Don’t you just love Viola’s dress? That red and burgundy against her beautiful chocolate skin is simply radiant. FENCES opens in theaters on December
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With Thanksgiving right around the corner, OWN’s award-winning hit Welcome to Sweetie Pie’s returns with an all new season on Saturday, November 19 at 9/8c. In a press conference at OWN studios in Los Angeles, stars of the series Robbie Montgomery and Tim Norman, appeared in good spirits, in light of a recent family tragedy and reports of Miss Robbie
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The inaugural Essence Festival Durban wrapped on Sunday, presenting international performers and speakers to entertain and inspire, as well as a host of local artists and experts, in Durban, South Africa from November 8-13. Following the format of the annual Essence Festival New Orleans, the sister event offered a daytime Empowerment Experience at the International Convention Center with
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PepsiCo and 21st Century Fox, in partnership with the New York Academy of Sciences (NYAS), announces “The Search for Hidden Figures” – a new scholarship contest designed to help uncover the next generation of female leaders in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). The program is inspired by the highly-anticipated feature film “Hidden Figures”, in
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Black Women ran and won in 2016 at all levels of government and decisively shattered the glass ceiling on Tuesday night’s election, reflecting their true, 23 million strong voting power. Read more at EBONY Here’s a brief rundown of Black women who came out winners in this week’s historical election. U.S. Senate California Kamala Harris is the two-term Attorney
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Zero Gravity Management (Beasts of No Nation) has optioned A’Lelia Bundles’ bestselling biography On Her Own Ground, the story of legendary African American entrepreneur and philanthropist Madam C.J. Walker, to develop as a limited series. Oscar winner Octavia Spencer is attached to star as Walker and also will produce the project, written by Nicole Asher
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Kamala Harris, California’s Attorney General, made history last night, becoming only the second black woman to be elected to the U.S. Senate. Harris, 52, defeated democrat Loretta Sanchez, entered the Senate race after Barbara Boxer announced her intention to retire. The Democrat became an early front-runner in a crowded primary field. While there are 20
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