Posts Tagged ‘black writers’
Writer Meredith Moore Crosby wants to help us all in ‘Getting Unstuck’
Meredith Moore Crosby is an entrepreneur, mentor and motivational speaker who has supported senior leaders at major corporations in addressing the challenges women face in the workplace. She achieved success by climbing the corporate ladder her way. She was a part of Don Thompson’s team during his rise to become the first African American CEO of…
Read MoreMaya Angelou’s 90th birthday: 8 ways she blessed us
Dr. Maya Angelou was a renowned poet, author and teacher who touched the hearts of her fans with her words. She is best known for her catalog of autobiographical memoirs that painted an authentic picture of life. A pragmatic leader of her people, she was the second poet in history to read a poem at…
Read More5 facts about 20th century Renaissance man Gordon Parks
In celebration of Black History Month, rolling out is highlighting important figures in Black culture. Today, we examine the accomplishments of Gordon Parks. Parks was the modern-day renaissance man of the 20th century. Parks was a versatile artist who was accomplished in photojournalism, film, writing, and music. The artist is most known for his ability…
Read More‘Brown Girl Bloggers’ creator shares her journey, gives helpful tips
Courtesy of CandiceVanWye.com Blogging has become an essential factor for not only creative minds but creative companies in order to further express what it is they’re selling and to engage their audience on a personal level. With content everywhere, one millennial noticed the lack of women of color who are in those spaces and thriving. Candice VanWye,…
Read MoreThe Literary Experience showcases power of Black readers and writers
Tamika Newhouse is a powerhouse book publisher who has self-published over 100 books. Passionate about writing, Newhouse started her publishing company, Delphine Publications, at 21 and has been publishing full time for seven years. Inspired to show the more interesting side of reading, she founded the African Americans on the Move Book Club, which caters…
Read MoreLee Daniels speaks out against Hollywood racism
It’s undeniable that Lee Daniels’ skills as a writer and producer have made him a notable success story in Hollywood, but one of the things that has made him a superstar amongst the public is his fearlessness while speaking his mind, whether right or wrong, for the world to see. And recently Daniels did just that as…
Read MoreTichina Arnold on race in Hollywood: ‘We need more Black writers in the room’
Tichina Arnold stars as Cassie Calloway, the outspoken matriarch of the Calloway clan on the hit STARZ series “Survivor’s Remorse” and Arnold is ecstatic about the shift in the television landscape. But she is adamant that more behind-the-scenes change must come for there to be sustained opportunities for black creatives and performers on-screen.
Read MoreWriter, director Eric Haywood swings with ‘Four of Hearts’
Photo credit: Brooks Ayola Television writer Eric Haywood (Private Practice, Soul Food) had promised himself many years ago he would make a feature-length film once he moved to Hollywood, but time passed and other writing assignments took priority. Now, his first cinematic debut, “Four of Hearts”, starring Darrin Dewitt Henson and Nadine Ellis will be…
Read MoreHow ‘Real’ Journalists Feel About Bloggers, TMZ and the Changing News Landscape
PHILADELPHIA – Despite the fact that minorities’ population percentages continue to improve in America, diversity in the mainstream newsrooms nonetheless continues on its uninterrupted downward spiral. And with the popularity and convenience of the internet, newsrooms and magazine editorial departments have shrunken to unprecedented lows. That means even less opportunities for minorities and, more specifically,…
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