August 16: Actress and activist Angela Bassett was born in New York City, NY, 1958
August 16, 2021
August 16: Actress and activist Angela Bassett was born in New York City, NY, 1958
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Robert Townsend’s Daughter — Skye Townsend — A Funny Black Lady
May 27, 2021
Here is what the very funny, quick-witted and I think, uber-sweet Skye Townsend had to share about being a part of HBO’s “Black Lady Sketch Show.”
JASMINE DAVIS: A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN SHAKING UP ‘THE CHI’ AND REPPING LGBTQIA+AS THE FIRST TRANSGENDER CHARACTER ON THE SHOW
May 20, 2021
Back to Ms. Davis who, by the by, is the show’s first transgender character, a distinction the vivacious actress delights in.
Davis came from the streets of Chicago IL where she was raised by her mom who had four other children. Like many young people living in urban environments, Davis’ dad battled with drug addiction which is why he has been in and out of her life.
Cicely Tyson, the Iconic and Legendary Black Woman of Hollywood
February 4, 2021
The world was taken for a surprise Thursday, January 28 when the news broke that legendary actress Cicely Tyson had passed away at the age of 96. The pioneering Hollywood actress left a legacy of grace, beauty, and immeasurable talent after starring in television shows and films for over 60 years.
Members of St. Paul First Lutheran Church Reprimand A Black Woman for Sitting on their Lawn
July 30, 2020
They called security to handle “the problem” that quietly sat on their lawn with her laptop. Hired protection approached Marshall-Brown on their bikes to advise that it would be in her best interest to move, “they received a call from the church about her.”
Naya Rivera, who rose to fame on TV show ‘Glee,’ dies at 33
July 16, 2020
A native of Santa Clarita, California, Rivera began acting at 4, appearing in such series as “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” “Family Matters” and “The Bernie Mac Show.”
KEARRAN GIOVANNI — BET’s ‘American Soul’ introduced a force of nature, assassin Ruby Daniels and shook up the game!
June 4, 2020
Giovanni is not a household name, yet, but this dynamic actress is without a doubt someone to keep a sharp eye on.
Talia Jackson shines in Netflix series “Family Reunion”
February 6, 2020
Jackson is a star to watch. She is all of 18 but wise and ambitious.
‘South Central Love’ Created By 25-Year-Old Filmmaker Christina Cooper Stands as a Change Agent in the Fight Against Gun Violence
July 18, 2019
“South Central Love” was created from a place of purpose, philanthropy, and love.
‘Bold and Blessed’ Hopes to Inspire Faith in Generation Z
January 30, 2019
Young Trinitee Stokes shares tips to “be true to yourself and stand out from the crowd” “Go big or go home,” declares Trinitee Stokes, a young writer and actress who just released “Bold and Blessed – How to be True to Yourself and Stand Out From the Crowd.” However, Stokes defines “going big” differently than expected. Instead of outlining how to be famous, she advocates for having faith, showing love and being of service to others. By emphasizing these areas, Stokes believes her Generation Z peers will gain the spiritual wisdom and literal confidence to achieve their goals. Explaining why
LEGENDS—Vivica A. Fox
November 1, 2018
She is a trailblazer among Black Hollywood, an entrepreneur, director and philanthropic inspiration.
United State of Women Summit Shines Spotlight on Black Women
May 10, 2018
The United States of Women is an initiative started under the Obama Administration which is designed for any woman who sees the need for a different America for all women to survive and thrive — and wants to work collectively to achieve it.
“The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” star Daphne Maxwell Reid to be honored this May
May 10, 2018
The education activist talks how she smiled her way through her acting and modeling career.
Nicki Micheaux Talks New Film, “LOWLIFE,” Hollywood & Business
March 28, 2018
“Lincoln Heights” Actress Nicki Micheaux Discusses New Film “LOWLIFE”, New Roles in Hollywood & Her Desire to Pursue Entrepreneurship
L’s Up: Actress Tichina Arnold & Sister Zenay Continue the Fight Against Lupus
January 25, 2018
Olympia Auset, the owner of SÜPRMARKT, a low cost organic grocery servicing low-income communities in LA, says families can start creating easy vegan meals in a crock-pot by adding their favorite herbs, seasonings, vegetables and greens.