ESSENCE is proud to return with the 6th annual ESSENCE Hollywood House: To Altadena With Love, a premier gathering dedicated to amplifying Black creatives in the film and television industries, set to take place on Friday, February 28, 2025, at City Market Social House in Los Angeles. This year’s event, themed, ‘Scene and Unseen,’ and hosted by Scott Evans, will […]
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With powerful lyrics, hard hitting melodies and soul-stirring percussions that’ll have your heart pounding—“3 Summers of Lincoln” is the newest masterpiece to hit La Jolla Playhouse. The world-premiere musical opens Tuesday, February 18, and the show follows one of the most important friendships in our nation’s history—Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. In the middle of
Hey Loves, It’s that sweet time of year again, and we’re here to celebrate Black Love Day! Observed on February 13th, the day before Valentine’s Day, Black Love Day is all about uplifting Black culture, self-love, and the beauty of connection. Real talk—we did a quick Google search, and lo and behold, this beautiful day popped
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99th Annual Observance of African American History Might Be the Most Important Yet By DL White “When you control a man’s thinking you do not have to worry about his actions. You do not have to tell him not to stand here or go yonder. He will find his ‘proper place’ and will stay in
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ESSENCE to Honor Cynthia Erivo, Teyana Taylor, Marla Gibbs and Raamla Mohamed at the 18th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards Hosted by Aldis Hodge LOS ANGELES, January 29, 2025 – Today, ESSENCE proudly announces its coveted honorees for the 18th annual ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards, returning to the stage on Thursday, February 27th, 2025, in
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LOS ANGELES, CA (January 7, 2025) – Lifetime’s Voices of a Lifetime returns this winter with a trio of powerful movies featuring the voices and legacies of three of the music industry’s most influential talents including the Queen of Hip Hop and Soul, Mary J. Blige; Latin Hip Hop Pioneer Lisa Velez (Lisa Lisa); and powerhouse Gloria Gaynor, who’s epic career
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San Diego, CA –– Broadway San Diego ~ A Nederlander Presentation announced that single tickets for the upcoming engagement of SOME LIKE IT HOT, the “Super-Sized, All-Out Song-And-Dance Spectacular!” (The New York Times), in San Diego are now on sale. The show will run at the San Diego Civic Theatre from January 28 – February
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Glass has long been a medium for artistic expression, bridging the divide between functionality and aesthetics. Its unique qualities—transparency, reflectivity, and versatility—allow artists to experiment with light, form, and texture in ways that few other materials can match. From ancient techniques to contemporary innovations, glass continues to evolve as a medium, and its use in
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As the season of gratitude and reflection unfolds, we invite you to join us in celebrating the gifts and talents of our youth as they honor our Savior during our third annual celebration. Cross and Crown Productions, in partnership with Soulful Educational Exchange for Arts and Culture (SEECA), is proud to host an inspiring evening of
Part 1 of a series …..Post Election Blues!! By DL White If you are one of the millions of Americans that watched the election returns on Tuesday, November 5, and slowing your heart began to sink and the hopeful disposition you began the evening with began to creep away, you are not alone. Your feelings
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