Columbia University hosted the New York screening of BaddDDD on Sunday, Dec.13, 2015. The 90-minute film starring renowned poet and activist Sonia Sanchez details her
[jwplatform duj31Dxg] In this edition of Master Class with Master P, the hip-hop mogul discusses how to break generational poverty.
Lynette Hardaway and Rochelle Richardson, better known as Diamond and Silk, have become famous for their outspoken support for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. Trump
Dascha Polanco stars opposite Jennifer Lawrence in David O. Russell’s highly-anticipated Christmas drama, Joy. The actress spoke to rolling out about the movie, adjusting to fame and dealing with expectations surrounding body image and ethnicity.
The holiday season is upon us and many adults are jaded by how this time of year has become more about consumerism than spreading cheer
The next generation of hip hop royalty is ready to take over. WE tv’s “Growing Up Hip Hop” premieres on Jan. 7, but the show’s
Jennifer Hudson made her debut as Shug Avery on the Broadway musical version of The Color Purple Thursday, Dec. 10. At the afterparty, she and
Swizz Beatz continues to be a prominent voice in the art world. The producer/DJ curated a selection of art at SCOPE in 2014 and collaborated
CHI-RAQ is being criticized for what some feel is an insensitive and exploitative take on the issues currently facing the city of Chicago. Wesley Snipes, who stars as veteran gang leader Cyclops, has heard the critics. But Snipes dismisses the criticisms.
Mathew Knowles wants to be known for more than being Beyoncé’s dad. The 63-year-old is best known for managing his world famous daughter’s career from
Laree “LA” Thomas, 35, is a travel consultant who is charged with the task of planning an unprecedented journey: finding true love. Joining four powerful women
Cynthia Branch, 38, has been guiding people for a long time in her roles as a licensed social worker and life coach. Now has come the
The cast of Spike Lee’s new satirical film, Chi-Raq, graced the orange carpet on Dec. 1 at the Ziegfeld theater in New York City. The
The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater celebrated the start of their five-week holiday season with a night of jaw-dropping dance performances and plenty of celebrities.
Ebony magazine brought together some of the most influential Black entertainers for their annual Power 100 Gala on Wednesday, Dec. 2. Presented by Nationwide at The
If it were up to Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Police Department, the video of Laquan McDonald’s killing would likely have never been viewed
[jwplatform Y0XAeMux] Ebony Magazine held its annual Power 100 Gala presented by Nationwide at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Wednesday, Dec. , 2015 in Beverly Hills, California. Ebony has
The day Kobe Bryant played his first game against the Atlanta Hawks in the city of Atlanta, 2 Pac’s Makaveli album was positioned at the
Nick Cannon’s typical public persona doesn’t exactly scream “hard-core gangbanger,” so when it was revealed that the actor, host, recording artist and mogul would be starring in Spike Lee’s “Chi-Raq” as a gangleader, a lot of critics scoffed.
Spike Lee’s Chi-Raq hits theaters on December 4, and the film has drawn both early praise and derision from fans and critics. At the New York City premiere at the Ziegfeld Theatre in Manhattan, Spike, stars Nick Cannon and Harry Lennix, as well as other celebs in attendance, shared their thoughts on community, Black Lives Matter, Chicago and what they hope the audience takes away from the movie.
