Last night, the Fairmont Century Plaza in Beverly Hills, California, was transformed into a dazzling venue for Al Sharpton’s 70th birthday celebration. This illustrious black-tie
Philadelphia, a city steeped in history, is home to two iconic churches that have played pivotal roles in shaping American society: Christ Church and Mother
Grammy-winning producer Metro Boomin faces serious legal challenges as Vanessa LeMaistre files a lawsuit detailing disturbing allegations from 2016. The legal document outlines events that
Rap sensation Saweetie created an unforgettable moment at San Diego State University’s homecoming celebration, reuniting with her former dance team for a spectacular performance. The
Bryce Berry brings his experience as an educator and community organizer to his campaign for Georgia House District 56, emphasizing education reform, gun safety and
In a heartwarming display of community support, well-known food influencer Keith Lee recently traveled to Warner Robins, Georgia, to assist struggling family-owned restaurant Tacos Y
The LGBTQIA+ acronym represents a significant milestone in the recognition and understanding of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities. From its humble beginnings as a
October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about breast health and the importance of early detection. This year, The Estée
Solange Knowles has revealed that she was diagnosed with three chronic illnesses in 2018. The 38-year-old musician explained that she has POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia
Theodore Lipscomb Sr. spent 12 years as a Milwaukee County Supervisor, before becoming executive director of LISC Milwaukee. He came in the door with a
In a disturbing incident that has gone viral, a young Black man was racially profiled and threatened by a group of non-Black men while walking
With a heart of service, Dominique Ellis is invested in serving the underinvested and building inclusive communities. As Senior Program Officer of the LISC Atlanta
Travel is not just about visiting new places; it’s also about experiencing and understanding different cultures. For the African American community, travel can be a
As the 2024 general election approaches, Michelle Obama’s nonpartisan voting initiative, “When We All Vote” is set to relaunch its popular program, “Party at the
Kandis Williams has more than 25 years of community and economic development experience, and most recently was the Vice President for Economic Opportunity with Cleveland
Oct. 11 marks National Black Girl Day Off, a day dedicated to celebrating the resilience and strength of Black women. However, the irony of this
For 50 years, the Oakland Black Cowboy Association (OBCA) has been rewriting the narrative of the American West, and their recent golden anniversary celebration at
In a recent episode of the ESSENCE podcast titled Paint The Polls Black, renowned journalist Don Lemon passionately discussed the critical issue of women’s rights.
On Sept. 23, 2024, newly signed Denver Nuggets point guard Russell Westbrook returned to his roots in South Los Angeles to celebrate the grand reopening
Kyra Epps is making real changes to where it all started for her. The longtime TV producer and wife of comedian Mike Epps has returned
