In an exclusive interview with Essence magazine today, as it turns out those rumors of Ava DuVernay directing Marvel’s Black Panther movie aren’t true—she considered it, but passed. The Selma director tells ESSENCE she did meet with execs about bringing the story of Marvel’s first superhero of color to life, but they had different ideas of how to move […]
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2015 marks Ford’s seventh consecutive year as exclusive automotive sponsor of the ESSENCE Festival, which kicks off this weekend in New Orleans. Ford will give away a chance to win keys to a Ford vehicle of choice* to festival-goers who participate in the ride-and-drive event; participants can test drive some of the most stylish and
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Congratulations to Misty Copeland who made history this week when she was promoted to principal dancer of the American Ballet Theater, making her the first African American woman to hold the position in the company’s 75-year history. The company announced the promotion on Tuesday, about a week after Copeland, who has become a strong voice
Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr. to Lead Discussions on Diversifying the Tech Industry with Notable Executives from Silicon Valley and Beyond LOS ANGELES, CA – June 25, 2015 – Rainbow PUSH Coalition, in partnership with Google, presents the “Dream Makers, Risk Takers and Money Makers: Diversity and Inclusion in Tech Forum” in Los Angeles. The third
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In a press release WGN America announced today, that Jussie Smollett (“Empire“) has signed on to guest star in the cable network’s pulse-pounding thriller “Underground,” in which bravery, ingenuity and power take center stage as slaves band together in the fight of their lives – for their families, their future…and their freedom. Smollett will play Josey, a
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – JUNE 22, 2015 – Today on News One Now, host and managing editor Roland Martin spoke to the urgent need for Americans to recognize the confederate flag as a symbol of racism and hatred. “This flag simply is the most racist symbol that has ever been produced by the United States of America”, said Martin. Panelists such as Christian Writer
(San Diego, CA) In San Diego, thousands came out on Saturday, June 20, to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Juneteenth. Organized by the Cooper Family Foundation, Juneteenth-in-San Diego has been held every year in June, for the past forty years. Their motto, “Keep Juneteenth Alive in San Diego” is free an open to the public.
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San Diego, CA — On Thursday night, National Action Network, clergy, politicians and members of the community assembled at the oldest Black church in San Diego, Bethel AME, for prayer and worship in solidarity concerning the tragic, racially motivated shooting at Emanuel A.M.E., a historic black church in downtown Charleston, South Carolina. Rev. Shane Harris,
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– Superstar’s Return To Live Performance to Kick Off August 31 – – Tickets On Sale Starting June 22 at JanetJackson.com – LOS ANGELES (June 15, 2015) – Music icon, multiple GRAMMY® Award-winner and multi-platinum selling artist Janet Jackson today announced details of her highly-anticipated international tour. The UNBREAKABLE WORLD TOUR will return one of
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(San Diego, CA) On Saturday, June 13, the highly anticipated Jazz at the Creek concert series, triumphantly returns to Market Creek Plaza. Kicking off the summer of 2015 with a lineup of smooth Jazz performances by–Melina featuring smooth jazz producer/guitarist Paul Brown and C.E.O’s Rhythm section. The headliner for the first show of the series
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