Can you believe that on average women are still paid 20 percent less than men are? And, for Black women the wage gap is even larger than for women overall, with Black women working full time, year round typically making only 63 cents for every dollar white non-Hispanic men make. As a result, families and the […]
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LOS ANGELES – OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today it has ordered two new docu-series that will join its popular Saturday night programming line-up later this year. “Released,” produced by Lucky 8 TV, features intimate, first-person narratives of formerly incarcerated men and women as they walk out of the prison doors for the first
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Another legend gone too soon. Just days after being hospitalized for exhaustion, the amazingly talented vocalist passed away at a Los Angeles hospital. According to his agent, the incomparable legendary jazz artists was surrounded by friends and family. The seven time Grammy winner was 76. Known for his vocal ability, his imaginative and improvisational qualities of
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Are you as excited about season 2 of ‘Greenleaf’ as we are? Here’s what we’re wondering. Will Grace’s (Merle Dandridge) hard work at exposing the truth, bring Uncle Mac be brought to justice? The Greenleaf family will have a lot to contend with as Jacob (Lamman Rucker) ventures off to begin his new career with long-time rival
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Before the world knew them as the premier act under Motown during the 60’s, the fabulous Supremes, they were the three classmates from Detroit’s Brewster Housing Projects, Diana Ross, Florence Ballard and Mary Wilson. Aside from being the most successful girl group of all time, the Supremes are among the most popular musical artists ever,
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Essence and the Paley Center for Media celebrate Black History Month featuring “The Power of Our Presence – An Exhibition Celebrating the 10 Year Anniversary of the Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards.” The exhibit will commemorate the 10th anniversary of Essence’s esteemed Black Women in Hollywood Awards—the annual Oscar-week luncheon at the forefront of spotlighting Hollywood’s
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Beyoncé and Jay Z’s family is expanding their family by two. The multiple award winner singers posted her growing belly in a pretty post on Instagram. She looks amazing! Congratulations Carter family!
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Whoa Baby! Pharrell Williams had just announced not one, not two but three new babies with his wife! The “Happy” singer and his wife, Helen Lasichanh, welcomed triplets in early January, Williams’ rep confirmed to Vanity Fair. The couple have not shared any additional details on the gender or names of their babies at this time. Lasichanh,
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Interview with Ise Lyfe and Gill Sotu by Malesha Jessie Taylor Do you remember the days of the Def Poetry Jam? Most Def hosted this hot television series run by rapper and arts lover, Russell Simmons. It was part of what brought spoken-word poetry to the forefront and launched the careers of many
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Music icons Janelle Monáe, Maxwell, and Angelique Kidjo will be performing at the Women’s March on Washington, which will take place in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, January 21, 2017. Additional performers include Toshi Reagon, Samantha Ronson, Emily Wells, DJ Rekha, MC Lyte, St. Beauty, Beverly Bond, Alia Sharief, DJ Rimarkable, Amber Coffman, the Indigo Girls, Mary Chapin Carpenter, and Climbing PoeTree.
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