By: Deah Mitchell Get to know Miami-native, turned Season 9 MasterChef contestant Shanika Patterson as she shares her rather unusual guilty food pleasure, how her previous career gives her a leg up on the competition, and the tea on that supposed beef with Chelsea. TCV: You have a background in event promotions. Has this worked […]
Meet MasterChef Season 9 Contestant Shanika Patterson Read More »
In celebration of the 15th annual McDonald’s® 365Black® Awards, the company will honor celebrities and everyday heroes who make positive contributions to the community. To date, this year’s roster of remarkable honorees includes popular Political Commentator Symone Sanders, renown actress/activist Sheryl Lee Ralph, Black Girls CODE CEO Kimberly Bryant and next generation McDonald’s Owner/Operator Monique
15th annual McDonald’s® 365Black® Awards Honors Sheryl Lee Ralph During ESSENCE Festival Read More »
By Deah Mitchell Berry If you’re like most Americans, you may be suffering in silence from a prevalent disease known as “hustle-itis”. Hustle-itis can strike at any moment, however flareups are most obvious during the summer months. What’s causing this illness? America’s workaholic culture. How many times have you seen the hashtag #teamnosleep or heard
7 Budget-Friendly Places To Travel This Summer Read More »
LOS ANGELES – Black. Muslim. Outspoken. Comic Preacher Moss has a lot to say about the Trump Administration. And the comic, lecturer and anti-racism activist plans on getting a lot of stuff off his chest during the live taping of his new comedy show, titled, “ Love Supreme: An Anatomy of Gratitude.” Preacher Moss in
Muslim Stand-Up Comic “Preacher Moss” Hosts Live Taping of New Comedy Show Read More »
(San Diego, CA) On June 19, local residents of showed up at the San Diego County Board of Supervisors meeting to publicly raise their voices in support of building a new Live Well Center on 4.06 acres of land in Southeastern San Diego. And because the community made up of those who live, work, worship,
San Diego County Board of Supervisors Votes Yes on Southeastern Live Well Center Read More »
Today is Juneteenth, also known as Juneteenth Independence Day or Freedom Day, which commemorates the emancipation from slavery in the United States. Growing up in Arizona, my family has always celebrated Juneteenth, especially with the majority of us being from Texas. In Tucson, where many of my family left Texas to live, I recall the
Juneteenth: Celebrating a Turning Point in History Read More »
The ESSENCE Festival® is pleased to announce that Emmy Award-winning writer/producer/actor Lena Waithe will give a keynote conversation during the ESSENCE Empowerment Experience on Friday, July 6th, during the 2018 ESSENCE Festival in New Orleans, LA. The Chicago-born Waithe has been heralded for her stellar work over the years, including most recently creating and executive producing the
Lena Waithe will serve as keynote during ESSENCE Fest Read More »
Here are 10 of my favorite things that my father taught me, not by just his words, but through his actions. When you come in close contact with people on the street, whether you know them or not, always acknowledge them with a nod, wave, smile or a simple hello. Never turn your nose up
10 Favorite Things That My Father Taught Me Read More »
Photo credit: Matthew Murphy Broadway San Diego presents Broadway legend Andrew Lloyd Webber’s high-octane Broadway and West End hit School of Rock – The Musical now playing now at the San Diego Civic Theatre thru June 17. School of Rock – The Musical is based on the smash hit 2003 film of the same,
“School of Rock” The Musical Comes to San Diego Civic Theatre Read More »
Pictured: Mara Brock Akil creator of “Love Is_____.” On Monday, June 11, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network hosted a pink carpet pre-screening of “LOVE IS____, ” OWN’s new original 10-episode series premiering on Tuesday, June 19th, from award-winning producers and power couple Mara Brock Akil (“Girlfriends,” Being Mary Jane,” “The Game”) and Salim Akil
Mara Brock Akil, Salim Akil and Oprah Share What ‘LOVE IS’ at PREMIERE Read More »
