In a statement from ESSENCE Communications, Inc. on ESSENCE Festival of Culture: “New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell bravely recommended yesterday that no large events take place in New Orleans in 2020, and ESSENCE fully supports that decision. After continued monitoring of the evolving developments in the COVID-19 global pandemic and remaining in close contact and collaboration […]
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In a special presentation, “Oprah Talks COVID-19 – The Deathly Impact On Black America,” Oprah Winfrey brings attention to the devastating effects the Coronavirus pandemic is having on African-Americans across the country as she speaks with leaders and families in the community. The in-depth conversation will debut tomorrow, April 14 at 11:00pmET/PT, available to watch for free on Apple TV+, and with a
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OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today, Easter Sunday, that the fifth season of the NAACP Award-winning drama Greenleaf will return in June 2020. OWN also released a first-listen clip of the all-original new recording of “Goin Up Yonder,” by Grammy Award-winning gospel artist Tramaine Hawkins. Click Here to listen. In Season Five, The Greenleafs attempt to maintain a united
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Courtesy of Abstract DKing–https://www.instagram.com/mr.abstractartdk/ It’s remarkable how social distancing, uncertainty and emotional chaos can bring out the most beautiful art. We were told by artist Mr. Abtract DKing’s wife, Loretta, that her husband stayed up all night creating his masterpiece. In light of all of the chaos surrounding the world with Corona Virus/COVID-19, the Austin,
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Since we’re all isolated and social distancing, now’s the perfect time to catch up on some reading. Here’s one book that came highly recommended by one of our readers, “Wilmington’s Lie: The Murderous Coup of 1898 and The Rise of White Supremacy.” Written by Pulitzer prize-winning journalist David Zucchino, “Murderous Lie” is a searing account
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LOS ANGELES – Better Brothers Los Angeles (BBLA) in association with award-winning actress/activist Sheryl Lee Ralph and her non-profit organization, The DIVA Foundation, hosted the Sixth Annual Truth Awards on the evening of Saturday, March 7. Among the attendees were Gabrielle Union (“L.A’s Finest,” “Being Mary Jane”), Dwyane Wade (Former NBA player), Zaya Wade (Transgender
Over the week-end the NAACP Image awards celebrated 51 years of Black Excellence, starting with a non-televised gala held at the Dolby in Hollywood, on Friday evening, and closing out the eventful week-end at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Saturday evening. This is the first year that the awards ceremony was simulcast on the BET
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WASHINGTON, DC (February 14, 2020) — The Kennedy Center, BONDVISION Media, and BLACK GIRLS ROCK!™ collaborate to co-produce the second annual BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Festival™ (BGR!FEST™), an immersive multi-day live experience curated to celebrate the cultural contributions of Black women artists, thought leaders, and creatives. The festival, spanning four days, will take place during International
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The 2020 Essence Festival continues its 50th anniversary celebration lineup with the announcement of Grammy-Award winning megastar and first time festival performer, Bruno Mars. Also headlining is superstar Janet Jackson, is returning with her just announced and highly-anticipated Black Diamond World Tour. Patti Labelle, Ari Lennox, Summer Walker, Elephant Man, Janelle Monae, Raphael Saadiq, and
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Oscar-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter and Swedish clothing brand H&M have partnered on a new collection of apparel that will launch Feb. 13. Carter’s credits during the course of her over 30-year career include more than 40 film and television credits including “Do The Right Thing,” “Malcolm X,” “Amistad,” “Selma,” “Black Panther” and “Dolemite
