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Robyn Rihanna Fenty: Stunning Photo Collage in Essence Mag

ESSENCE magazine, the leading media, technology and commerce company serving Black women, kicks off 2021 with a stunning January + February cover art issue. Legendary artist Lorna Simpson collaborates with global fashion and beauty founder Robyn Rihanna Fenty (who recently launched Fenty Skin globally in stores in the U.S. and the U.K.) to reinterpret the narrative of modern-day beauty […]

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LOVE & MARRIAGE: HUNTSVILLE, OWN’S hit reality series, returns January 30

We can think of quite a few reasons why LOVE & MARRIAGE: HUNTSVILLE, OWN’S hit reality series is a fan favorite. For one, we get to watch three Black power couples takeover the commercial real estate and construction industry in a relatively small town in Alabama, like they own it. Unfortunately, or fortunately for some,

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Jazz Vocalist Somi Kakoma, Becomes First African Artist Nominated for a Jazz Vocal Performance Grammy

East African Jazz songstress Somi Kakoma, popularly known as ‘Somi’, announces her nomination for the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards, where she has been shortlisted in the category of Best Jazz Vocal Album for her latest live album, ‘Holy Room’. The historical moment not only marks the first time Somi has received a nomination, but Somi also becomes the

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Grammy®-Winning Artist H.E.R. Perform on Walt Disney Records, “Safety” Original Soundtrack

Available today from Walt Disney Records, the Safety Original Soundtrack features score by critically acclaimed Grammy®-winning jazz musician/producer and composer Marcus Miller (“Marshall”).  The soundtrack includes the original song “Hold Us Together” performed by Grammy®-winning singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist H.E.R., which she wrote and produced in collaboration with Josiah Bassey and Dernst “D’Mile” Emile II.  Directed by Academy Award®-nominated filmmaker Reginald Hudlin,

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Rapper T.I.’s Harris Community Distributes Over 1,000 Turkeys & Produce

ATLANTA, GA (November 24, 2020) – Yesterday, T.I.’s Harris Community Works, a subsidiary of Us or Else Corp (501c3), hosted the 15th Annual Turkey Giveaway and distributed over 1,000 turkeys and produce (greens & sweet potatoes) to pre-selected underserved families and seniors in Atlanta’s Westside community. Despite the restrictions due to the ongoing pandemic, Harris Community Works successfully continued the longstanding tradition by

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Beyoncé leads in Grammy Nods, Jhené Aiko, Megan Thee Stallion Score Big

Check out a the list of 2021 Grammy nominations. These are just a few of the standout categories. For the complete list go to grammy.com . Best R&B Performance  “Lightning & Thunder” — Jhené Aiko Featuring John Legend “Black Parade” — Beyoncé “All I Need” — Jacob Collier Featuring Mahalia & Ty Dolla $Ign “Goat

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2020 Black Music Honors Celebrate En Vogue, Deborah Cox & Fred Hammond

Who caught the 2020 Black Music Honors last night on Bounce TV? For those of us who did, we’re certain that you’ll agree, what a night of unforgettable performances and special musical tributes. If you missed the two hour televised special, which aired November 21st on Bounce TV and ABC, the show is airing in national syndication

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ESSENCE: Award-winning Actress + Activist Zendaya Graces the Cover of November/December Issue

Issue also includes a History Maker profile of Vice-President Elect Kamala Harris, as well as a feature on “The Black Women Behind the Biden-Harris Campaign” Zendaya is undoubtedly one of Hollywood’s brightest young stars – and one of Black Hollywood’s wildest dreams. At just 24 years old, the actress has led two successful series on two of

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