Essence Atkins has one of the most recognizable faces in Black Hollywood. Since catching the acting bug as a young girl, we’ve seen Atkins do
It’s been a minute since Elle Varner blessed the listening public with her impressive 2012 debut, Perfectly Imperfect — one that boasted the chart-topping “Only
Van Jones has made a career of pushing boundaries and forcing people to rethink their values and beliefs. As a result of his ability to
Given the success he’s realized as an actor, it’s difficult to imagine Jacob Latimore doing anything else — until he begins to hum, that is.
As a self-confessed free spirit to whom authenticity is paramount in her way of living, Bre-Z isn’t terribly keen about celebrity. Provided that the gripping
For eight years, this writer followed the Obama family. I was present at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota, on the summer day in
West Chester, Pennsylvania, native Sharon Reed was introduced to the city of Atlanta in 2015 when she became the primary news anchor for CBS46 (WGCL-TV)
Amiyah Scott became Insta-famous years ago after breaking the internet when she posted a split-screen image of her former self dressed as a young boy
Yandy Smith was introduced to “Love & Hip Hop” fans as a boss nine years ago as the manager for Jim Jones. What fans didn’t know
Just one week after winning a contentious runoff election to become the 60th mayor of Atlanta, Keisha Lance Bottoms glanced out of a large studio window
Nikki Paige understands that the complexities of love can be mind-boggling. The singer-songwriter suffered from years of bad relationships and fell into a deep depression.
If there was an annual award for the hardest-working man in show business, The-Dream could very well be its front-runner every year. Fresh off a
DeVon Franklin is poised, confident and unmistakably cool. He carries with him the disposition of a man who’s seen, heard and done it all —
DaniLeigh paused while walking through the studio of rolling out‘s headquarters in Atlanta. The Def Jam artist, by way of Los Angeles and Florida, took
Days after the commencement of Black History Month, a barber’s chair became Killer Mike’s pulpit. During lively debates and discussions at The Swag Shop in
Porsha Williams understood the importance of living in a Black mecca at a young age. At 5 years old, Williams spent Thanksgiving feeding the homeless
Tears rolled down the faces of women as they watched one victim after another share their gut-wrenching accounts of mental, physical and sexual abuse. The
Rel Howery — aka Lil Rel, aka Rel — was one of the biggest names in theaters in 2017 for his role in the Oscar-winning
When Rick Ross walks into a room, he commands attention without saying a word. Beyond his physical size, which earned him the moniker “Biggest Boss,”
And just like that, another 12 months have entered the history books. 2018 proved to be a year in which Black excellence prevailed in entertainment,
