Instead of preaching to the mainstream about the often troubling representation of women in media, former Wilhelmina model, celebrity DJ and founder of BLACK GIRLS
Singer-songwriter Avery Sunshine gives some advice to sisters who find themselves suddenly single. Avery Sunshine is live in concert at The Shrine in Chicago on
Al Vivian, founder of BASIC Diversity, and son of Dr. C.T. Vivan, was grounded early on by his father’s work in civil and human rights.
In 1992, Common bounced on the scene with his album, Can I Borrow a Dollar? It sold only a few thousand copies and he was
“Women have made more progress in the WNBA.”
Some people ignore the homeless while others offer a dime. But former model and stylist Deborah Koenigsberger decided to form Hearts of Gold to help
“Tell him what you want. If he’s not down with it — bounce.”
“This campaign is about empowerment.”
She did not deserve to be ambushed and shot to death.
“That’s one of the biggest misconceptions that Black women have.”
Prince is no stranger to controversy. Having made a name for himself with his provocative songs and videos of the ’80s and ’90s, the venerable
“Every day, they’re picking on poor people.”
Rae Lewis Thornton delivers a special message to women everywhere.
“How to Eat a Peach” is an oral pleasures workshop designed to teach a man how to give his partner what she wants in the
Research recently publishes shows that blacks and women and other minority ethnic groups have collectively lost ground in their level of representation in America’s corporate
“I was kidnapped, shot twice in the head with a .38 at very close range, pronounced dead twice, and brought back,” legendary media personality and
The Red Carpets Looks Light Bright With Stars in White At Essence’s 4th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon, there were quite a few celebs
Last week, I was one of the guest speakers invited to the Atlanta Mission. It’s a shelter for women and children, and this was my second
In honor of National Women’s Month, the Chicago Association of Minority Recruiters (CAMR) presented “Making the Connection,” an evening of networking, information and inspiration. Panelists
“When we understand women correctly, society changes. When women understand ourselves correctly, we change society.” –Phylicia Rashad, screen legend Not all of the extraordinary females
