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Bruno Mars and Janet Jackson to Headline 2020 Essence Fest

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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Black History Month Spotlight: H&M Teams Up with Oscar-winning Costume Designer Ruth Carter

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

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Photos: Long Beach Emergency Shelter for the Homeless Marks 25th year of The Christmas Store

A Long Beach Emergency Shelter for the Homeless, marked its 25th year of making a difference for families at Christmas Store. Brenda Wilson, Executive Director and Lynda Moran, Deputy Director well known throughout the city of Long Beach as “The Twins” and Co-Founders of New Image Emergency Shelter for the Homeless, Inc. (New Image) provides bicycles, toys,

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Urban One Celebrates 40-year Legacy. Honorees include: Clarence Avant, Jamie Foxx, Missy Elliot, Sylvia Rhone, Chance The Rapper and more

 Some of the biggest names in film, television, and music gathered for a star-studded affair at the annual URBAN ONE HONORS at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland, on Thursday, December 5.  Hosted by Urban One Founder and Chairwoman Cathy Hughes and actor Chris Tucker, the prestigious event celebrated the 40-year legacy of Radio One and will premiere on January

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Former NARS Exec Cara Sabin Has Been Named CEO of Sundial Brands

Sundial Brands, a leading haircare and skincare company recognized for its innovative use of high-quality and culturally authentic ingredients and maker of brands including SheaMoisture, today announced that founder Richelieu Dennis will transition from his roles as Chair and CEO of the company to establish and lead Sundial’s new Social Mission Board, as well as

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Recipe We Love For Thanksgiving: Candied Bourbon Whipped Sweet Potatoes

If you’re looking for a new easy sweet potato recipe to try—we got you covered.  You will absolutely love this candied bourbon whipped sweet potatoes, courtesy of the book Cornbread & Collard Greens: How West African Cuisine & Slavery Influenced Soul Food by Deah Berry Mitchell.  After trying it out over the summer, this insanely

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