Soledad O'Brien Archives

Lifetime is about to air a follow up to their monumental and game-changing docu-series “Surviving R. Kelly” that may contribute to putting the legendary singer-songwriter-producer behind bars after three decades…

Soledad O’Brien, once a popular anchor on CNN, smacked her former bosses in the face this week with the same charge they made against the Trump administration: the lack of diversity…

The world of broadcast journalism has always been predominantly White. As regularly as topics such as race relations, police violence, even immigration are discussed on-air, the anchors, pundits, and reporters…

Macy’s new CEO Jeff Gennette was surrounded by a powerful group, a benefit of his predecessor’s Terry Lundgren’s hard work and the relationships he’s built in the African American and…

Renowned technology entrepreneur and diversity advocate Hank Williams has died at the age of 50. Williams died Nov. 15 after a weeklong stay at the Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, New…

Usher Raymond joined longtime activist and entertainer Harry Belafonte and former CNN reporter Soledad O’Brien Friday evening at Manhattan’s Kaufmann Concert Hall for a dialogue on political activism, entitled “Usher Raymond:…

Usher, Harry Belafonte, and Soledad O’Brien lead a discussion on today’s activism, entitled “Usher Raymond: Breaking the Chains of Social Injustice.” The evening, which took place at 92nd Street Y…

Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation 20th Anniversary Gala: The Hamptons evening of Black star-power and class Usually when we envision The Hamptons, it isn’t easy to disassociate it from its…

Ed Goldberg, Bill Hawthorne, Maria Rios, Christian Page and members of the Macy’s team hosted a phenomenal holiday event celebrating media partnerships and diversity procurement. The event allowed global media…

Award-winning journalist Soledad O’Brien has announced a new “Black In America” documentary to air on CNN. On Tuesday, Nov. 18, “BLACK in America: BLACK & BLUE” will premiere on CNN…

Popular television anchors Soledad O’Brien and Hoda Kotb post a selfie on Twitter of themselves sans makeup and hair teasing. O’Brien, 47, posted “I was in hair and makeup @TODAYshow…

Broadcast journalist and philanthropist, Soledad O’Brien along with her husband, Brad Raymond, started the Starfish Foundation with the premise to help young women of color achieve success. Standing on the three pillars…

Mc Donald’s 365 Black Awards Show was held this past weekend during the 20th Essence Festival in New Orleans. The golden carpet was hosted by TV personality Janelle Snowden. This star-studded event…

Historically Black Colleges and Universities, also known as HBCUs produce some of the nations top executives, influential leaders and well known celebrities. These schools not only provide a place of learning,…

On Friday, April 4, super producer Pharrell Williams celebrated his 41st birthday (believe it or not) at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. The “Happy” singer welcomed guests to…

You would be surprised by some of the celebrities who joined black Greek fraternities and sororities and which organizations they are members of. Take a look at the celebrities who…

Posts Tagged ‘Soledad O’Brien’

There’s more: Lifetime airing follow-up to ‘Surviving R. Kelly’ documentary

Soledad O’Brien blasts CNN as hypocrites for lack of diversity

The 5 most beautiful Black female news anchors

Macy’s celebration of diversity is a win for Black women in power

Platform.org founder and diversity advocate Hank Williams dead at 50

Russell Simmons’ Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation 20th anniversary gala

Macy’s hosts best in class diversity media partnership celebration

Soledad O’Brien announces new ‘Black in America’ documentary

Soledad O’Brien, Hoda Kotb without makeup and hair undone

Soledad O’Brien hosts 4th annual Starfish Foundation gala in New York

McDonald’s 365 Black Awards gold carpet during Essence Festival

Soledad O’Brien tells Spelman College grads to think big

Soledad O’Brien and Dr. Wanda Austin receive honorary degrees from Spelman College

Soledad O’Brien speaks at Spelman’s 137th commencement ceremony

Top 10 HBCU commencement speakers

Pharrell celebrates 41st birthday with SpongeBob party

Gabrielle Union channels Soledad O’Brien for ‘Being Mary Jane’

Celebrities who flash their Greek affiliations