Posts by Charmyonne Bailey
Meet songstress Tanerélle Stephens
Meet rookie singer, model and instrumentalist Tanerélle Stephens. The triple threat ignited a following for her music on Spotify with more than 3 million streams and took social media by storm when…
Read MoreHow Chris Gardner achieved success in business and life
Entrepreneur, author and international motivational speaker Chris Gardner is giving us a lesson on how to become successful. Reaching his goals did not come without hardships and obstacles. As a…
Read MoreNCNW chairwoman Ingrid Sanders and CEO Janice Mathis take over Essence
While Essence Fest is largely known for their memorable musical performances, fashion and cultural celebrations, it also focuses on educational growth in the Black community. Essence Fest created a “Community…
Read MoreAT&T hosts Dream in Black brunch with Queen Latifah and Gabrielle Union
Essence Fest has become the mecca of Black celebration. Black people from all walks of life come to New Orleans to celebrate their culture and bask in all things Black.…
Read MoreIssa Rae, Ella Mai and cast of ‘Insecure’ host ‘Wine Down’ at Essence Fest
HBO hit show “Insecure” hosted a “Live Wine Down” at Essence Fest this year. The popular comedy series’ creator, executive producer and star, Issa Rae, sat down with TV…
Read MoreD.C. honors former Mayor Marion Barry Jr. with bronze statue
Washington, D.C has welcomed another Black man on Pennsylvania Avenue this year. He may not be President Obama (oh, how we wish!), but his contributions lead to significant changes on…
Read MoreNaomie Lucas marketing moonshine as a luxury US brand
When you think of moonshine, you probably picture a man wearing overalls living in the backwoods sipping on a strong clear drink out of a Mason jar. That image will…
Read MoreSavannah Britt: Youngest magazine publisher turned industry plug
When you were elementary school you were probably worried about homework, video games or your favorite Saturday morning cartoon. Well, Savannah Britt was running her own magazine. Britt founded online…
Read MoreCora Masters Barry on helping youth through SETLC in DC
Washington, D.C. was dubbed the “murder capital” of the U.S. in the early ’90s. Violence was at an all-time high and the drug scene was still collapsing neighborhoods. During the…
Read MoreRip Micheals talks ‘Wild ‘N Out,’ his big break, and social media comics
His side-splitting humor has made comedian Rip Micheals a household name. His ability to captivate an audience has landed him on popular shows like “Def Comedy Jam,” “Bad Boys of…
Read MoreSerena and Venus Williams host ‘A Family Affair’ at SETLC in Washington, DC
Presented by Oath, Serena and Venus Williams hosted their “A Family Affair” event at the Southeast Tennis and Learning Center (SETLC) in Washington, D.C. It was a day of tennis,…
Read MoreInaugural HBCU Power Awards to be held at Morehouse College
Executive producer Jash’d Kambui Belcher | Photo credit: Tom Priest HBCUs were established as part of President Lyndon Johnson’s Great Society domestic agenda under the Higher Education Act of 1965. In…
Read MoreACCELERATE! tackles HIV in Black community in new play, ‘As Much as I Can’
Typically when attending a play, you are prepared to sit in an audience filled room to enjoy live performers on a stage. Sounds like a fun night until you experience…
Read MoreMaxine Waters on Trump, Bill Cosby and today’s youth
We all know that Congresswoman Maxine Waters is a spitfire. The longest-serving Black woman in the House speaks her mind every chance she gets, against any opponent, and on any platform. She…
Read MoreHilton sponsors leadership tea party for girls
Washington, D.C.’s Hilton Hotel & Resorts kicked off this past Mother’s Day weekend with an engaging tea party for girls. As part of Hilton’s support for the U.N. Women’s Empowerment Principles, which promotes gender equity,…
Read MoreThe National African American Museum: Inside look at fashion icon
As events kick off the grand opening of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC), perhaps the most anticipated museum opening for the nation’s capital, the turn-out has been…
Read MoreCARE’s Joyce Adolwa speaks up for girls’ education at State of Women Summit
The White House United State of Women Summit brought over 5,000 people to the nation’s capital ready to address issues with women’s inequality. The two-day summit featured numerous speakers, celebrities, business leaders…
Read MoreSteve Harvey hires Tamar Braxton
As of the end of May, there has been a lot of hoopla over singer Tamar Braxton being fired from “The Real” talk show. There has been speculation about how and why…
Read MoreMulticultural Media Correspondents Dinner honors Jamie Foxx
Vote It Loud hosted its first ever Multicultural Media Correspondents Dinner. The star-studded event paid tribute to cultured media experts who don’t receive the recognition they deserve in mainstream media. Vote…
Read MorePresident Obama inspires during commencement speech at Howard University
On May. 7, President Barack Obama became the first sitting president to speak at Howard University’s commencement convocation since President Lyndon B. Johnson over 50 years ago. LBJ’s speech,…
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