Peter Macon initially had reservations about taking the role of Raka, an elderly orangutan, and the self-appointed historian of all primates in the new Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes movie. Legendary comedian Dave Chappelle once joked about the
Illustrator Lorin Chasar was surprised to know Black jockeys were involved in the inception of the Kentucky Derby. Writer Sultan Zeshan told her about a series of books he was working on about the history of Black equestrians. She was
It’s almost time for the Kentucky Derby. Social elites will join horseracing fans for one of the most celebrated two minutes in sports as the best in equine athleticism prepare for the Run for the Roses 2024. Preparing to celebrate
The dating landscape is notoriously difficult, with women complaining that men often exhibit poor communication skills. Popular dating app Bumble conducts research on the dating pool and discovered men are embracing communication more than women may think. Shan Boodram, Bumble’s
Nneka Ihim is the living and breathing embodiment of Black excellence. She is a successful lawyer and married to a handsome Nigerian-American doctor and philanthropist. When she was introduced as the newest member of RHOP it was a no-brainer for
For 24 years Taliah Waajid has celebrated the unique and undeniable beauty of Black women through her top-selling products and annual hair show. The former stylist from NY transitioned into a multi-million dollar brand known for nurturing, growing and protecting
Joy, sadness, anger, fear and disgust have learned to coexist until anxiety shows up. The animation team for Disney and Pixar’s Inside Out 2 chat about the process of using art to depict emotion. Inside Out 2 is scheduled for
Mental health can be a difficult concept for children to comprehend. Disney and Pixar’s newest release, Inside Out 2, picks up where the first film left off, illustrating for little ones how to deal with emotions in a healthy way.
Lay Beasley, Julia Andrews and Hannah Dennis were selected to be a part of the esteemed 2024 Disney Dreamers Academy. Besides being in high school and receiving a life-changing opportunity to participate in the national camp, Beasley, Andews and Dennis
Johnnetta Cole spoke with 100 high school students at Disney World in Orlando, Florida, during the 2024 Disney Dreamers Academy. As one of the keynote speakers for the event, the former president of Spelman College answered a question from students
ABC’s “Shark Tank” star Daymond John surprises Te’Lario Watkins II from Blacklick, Ohio, during the Disney Dreamers Academy at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, on April 6. John gave Watkins a personal invitation to Los Angeles
Disney Dreamers Academy is a unique experience that connects high school students with intergenerational experts who pour into them over a four-day period while they enjoy the most magical place on earth. Educational icon Johnnetta Cole, 87, invited this class
Tareasa Johnson broke the internet with her 50-part TikTok series titled, “Who TF Did I Marry?” Like many women, Johnson dreamed of meeting a man whom she could fall in love with and ultimately share the rest of their lives
King Harris talks with rolling out junior reporter Lia Keonna about his music, record label, and how he has the whole world claiming to be “standing on business.”
Being the first lady of a church comes with weighty responsibilities. So, when Aventer Gray accepted her husband John Gray’s marriage proposal over 13 years ago, she had no idea how much would be expected of her as a pastor’s
According to a report from the First Round 10 Year Project established to fill the gap between individual angel investing and Series A investing, companies with a female founder perform 63 percent better on average than male-founded teams. Arian Simone,
Cicley Gay discussed the importance of maternal health issues within the Black community. Black mothers continue to not get the proper prenatal care, and Gay explains how Black Lives Matter is engaged in promoting health for Black mothers.
Tameka Foster Raymond has lived a life many would envy. She’s traveled the world and enjoyed the trappings of a superstar lifestyle. Part of that was when she fell in love with — and married — one of the biggest
Tameka Foster Raymond returned to reality television with We TV’s new series, “Bold & Bougie.” An iconic stylist and trendsetter, Raymond shares how she has managed to find herself in a beautiful state after almost losing her life during an
In the summer of 2023, Hulu announced the spring 2024 release of Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told and social media went wild. Black Gen Xers clutched their pearls hoping against hope that their millennial children or Gen Z grandchildren
