President Barack Obama spoke April 6 at the 20th annual National Action Network (NAN) conference. The Harlem-based organization was founded by Rev. Al Sharpton. The
Whoopi Goldberg announced that she is planning on directing a documentary based on the life of African American female comic Moms Mabley. A pioneer of
Ashley Judd seems to be releasing a lot of frustration in her new memoir, All That is Bitter & Sweet. Along with slamming her mother,
In stark contrast to her “New New” moniker from rapper T.I.’s movie ATL, the beautiful Lauren London chose to channel the “dynamite” era of the
In 2008, talk show host Oprah Winfrey made waves as a key supporter of President Obama during his campaign run. But now, according to insiders,
In the days following DJ Mister Cee’s same-gender public sex scandal, the Hot 97 DJ has faced much criticism and homophobia from those in the
Lil Wayne was arguably, at one time, the poster boy for substance abuse in the hip-hop community, lacing his bizarre and wildly popular lyrics with
NBA star Lamar Odom has been living the high life both on the court and onscreen with famous wife Khloe Kardashian. But in the new
Author and Great Nation Publishing founder Brian L. Thompson is set to release his second book, Revelation Gate, which he says is “a story of
Girls Rock Chicago, held recently at the posh nightspot Red Kiva, was an event designed to bring female artists together and to elevate their brands.
Our facial skin is one of the first things people notice about us, yet — when our lives get super busy — it’s also one
I recently came across an article about an African American young lady in her early 20s who was single, lived alone and was recently a
New York-based fashion designer Byron Lars launched a new Barbie called Charmaine King. Byron Lars fashions are seen on Michelle Obama and many more. Byron
Boutique name: Shoezy Lover Boutique owner: Makeba Collins Year opened: December 2009 What can shoppers find at Shoezy Lover? Not only do we carry unique
In an ever-expanding landscape of social media, the need for the diverse urban community to have its voice represented in branding opportunities of major companies
Talk show host Wendy Williams was cheerful when she and her dancing partner, Tony Dovolani, received their pink slip on “Dancing with the Stars.” Since
Houston independent film director Greg Carter is set to host the annual Black Images in the Media Arts Festival and Symposium sponsored by the University
The Red Carpets Looks Light Bright With Stars in White At Essence’s 4th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon, there were quite a few celebs
