Posts Tagged ‘black girl magic’
Taraji P. Henson warns people to ‘be careful’ using term ‘Black girl magic’
Taraji P. Henson warns people to be careful how loosely they use the term “Black Girl Magic” because it “dehumanizes” and minimizes the pain that Black woman often go through. The beloved actress headlined Marie Claire‘s annual Power On summit, which was held virtually due to the pandemic. The former “Empire” star, who first came…
Read MoreTeen actress Heaven Hightower discusses her upcoming film, ‘Black Girl Magic’
Heaven Hightower is a 14-year-old actress, author, and community leader who is determined to shine. Hightower began her entertainment career at the young age of 8-years-old and she’s been working hard ever since. Her sweet personality, determined mindset, and undeniable talent have earned her appearances on four TV shows, five films, and eight plays. She…
Read MoreMusic producer London Elixir uplifts the soul with modern-day feel-good beats
Every Monday and without fail, Atlanta-based producer London Elixir showcases a new beat on her Instagram page. Her live mix, “Maschine Monday,” has led to a well-deserved following that rappers, neo-soul singers and the like thirst for every seven days. Born and raised in Ohio, London is among a growing populace of rising music producers…
Read MoreChicago brings over 300 professional Black women together for empowerment
Chicago 300 Black Women is an organization that empowers thousands of African Amerian women from Chicagoland and surrounding areas. The organization’s leadership has recently decided to establish chapters in Atlanta, Texas, Arizona and Washington, D.C., with more cities to come. Every year, C3BW hosts an annual gala to honor Black women of purpose who are…
Read MoreGabrielle Union is executive producer for new NBC show ‘Black Girl Magic’
NBA legend Dwyane Wade may have retired, but his wife Gabrielle Union is just beginning to kick it into another gear career-wise. The former star of the hit BET show “Being Mary Jane” and current star of “LA’s Finest” has signed up to become the executive producer of the comedy series “Black Girl Magic” that…
Read MoreEzinne Kwubiri challenges her team to be change agents for H&M
Ezinne Kwubiri is a change agent, diversity leader, innovator and ally. She began her career in diversity and inclusion at Viacom Media Network, where she lead project execution and people management as the senior director of global business service. Kwubiri, now at fashion retailer H&M, is the first head of inclusion and diversity for the…
Read MoreMiss USA crowns Black queen who is conscious, confident and curly
#BlackGirlMagic is alive and well and taking over pageantry. For the first time in history, three Black women are reigning as 2019 Miss USA, Miss Teen USA, and Miss America titleholders all at the same time. On Thursday, May 2, 2019, Cheslie Kryst, a Black woman of beauty and brilliance, was crowned Miss USA 2019…
Read MoreJasmine Crowe’s tech company raises awareness about socioeconomic issues
Jasmine Crowe is using her superpowers of vision and service to foster change and bring awareness to pressing socioeconomic issues such as poverty, education and hunger. In January 2017, Crowe created a technology company that aids in the elimination of hunger and reducing food waste. Goodr has diverted over one million pounds of food from landfills and…
Read MoreMedia personality Ramona DeBreaux keeps setting new goals
Ramona DeBreaux is the exemplification of a sister with superpowers. During the day, she’s a radio personality for Atlanta’s V-103; after work hours, she’s a wife and mommy. As a Black woman, what do you consider your superpower to be? Well, my husband often teases me and brags about me being the superwoman who will nurse…
Read MoreHere’s why Lerae Funderburg says the ATL is perfect for Super Bowl LIII
Lerae Funderburg is a founding and managing partner at Funderburg Law LLC, a boutique law firm that specializes in entertainment law, business law and estate planning in Atlanta. In her early career, she immediately set herself apart, graduating in the top 15 percent of her class at Harvard Law School. Since then, the proud mother…
Read More‘Rolling out’ salutes Clara Henderson Cobb
We salute: Clara Henderson Cobb MSN, RN, FNP Why we salute her: Nursing and health care at the regional and national levels would not be the same without the consistently outstanding contributions of Rear Admiral Clara Henderson Cobb to those respective fields. Though she’s now retired, the impact of Cobb’s executive-level leadership in policy development,…
Read More‘Rolling out’ salutes Army veteran and social justice leader Wendy McClinton
Honoree: Wendy Charece McClinton Why we salute her: One would be hard-pressed to find a soul more dedicated to improving the lives of Black veterans. Having served in the United States Army for more than a decade, Wendy Charece McClinton now serves as the president and CEO of Black Veterans for Social Justice Inc. and is…
Read MoreWhat She Said: Black women speak out on books and business panel
“What She Said” features a panel of entrepreneurial women who have all authored a book or own a business: Tamika Newhouse, founder and CEO of Delphine Publications; Jae Nash, radio personality and author; Marie Denee, celebrity blogger; and Christal Jordan, celebrity publicist and author.
Read MoreRegina King, Tracee Ellis Ross stun on Emmy Awards blue carpet
The 70th annual Emmy Awards brought out the biggest names in TV on Monday, Sept. 17, 2018, to celebrate and honor their work. This year’s red carpet set the fashion bar high, and Black women slayed in jaw-dropping looks. The variety of their ensembles and evening wear demonstrated that our sisters aren’t afraid of bright colors, big frills and embellishments, massive…
Read MoreGabrielle Simpson explains why Black women need to be in leadership roles
Gabrielle N. Simpson is a communication, branding and media expert. She has worked at many of the biggest media giants in the world, including Comcast-NBCUniversal, CBS Corporation and ABC. It was during these years that Simpson was often celebrated as a champion for diversity and inclusion. She is currently serving as the vice president and…
Read MoreModel Monday: A compelling conversation with NYC model Alex Undone
Alex Undone is a striking German-American model who is currently based in New York City. Her path to the top has been far from linear, which adds layers of beautiful intrigue to her already compelling story. She serves as the focus of this week’s Model Monday feature. Current City of Residence: New York City What initially…
Read MoreAmanda Seales gets real about the pressures of Hollywood
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Read MoreLittle Professor Skye adds to series with bedtime book, ‘Sleep Sleep Dream Dream’
Media maverick, CEO and publisher Munson Steed continues to expand his family entertainment and children’s book series Little Professor Skye with a perfect bedtime storybook titled Sleep Sleep Dream Dream. The book echoes every child’s desire to engage in any other type of activity except for sleep. As Daddy pleads with the lively child prodigy, Little Professor Skye,…
Read MoreModel Mia Venice highlights professional journey from Atlanta to LA
Mia Fields — or @Miavenice – as you may know her on Instagram — is an Atlanta-raised model, who shares her journey of moving to L.A. She talks with us about chasing her dream of being a model while pursuing higher education, a regular career and maintaining balance within. Tell us a little bit about…
Read MoreFrom GED to law degree, Victoria Starks was strategic in going after her goals
Victoria Starks exemplifies Black excellence. Now at the pinnacle of her education, she obtained her law degree after finishing her high school career with a GED. As she moves on to her next chapter in her life, rolling out got a chance to speak with Starks about her journey to becoming a lawyer. You recently…
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