Nearly forty years after the film “The Color Purple” directed by Steven Spielberg was first released in theaters and became a cultural phenomenon, Ghanaian director Blitz Bazawule has taken the reins and made the musical adaptation his own.
“What does it mean to have a seat at the table?” was the theme for The Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce’s virtual Women in the C – Suite conference on November 4. Décor Interior Design Chief Executive Officer Ronda Jackson moderated the hour-long discussion that centered on the topics of what it takes to maintain a successful career, open doors for other women and propel the next generation of women leaders. Panelists included Sydney Kamlager, Assemblywoman, 54th District; Kim Carter, partner, Kelley Drye, LLP; Christine Keith, resident, Elite Auto Network; Tameka Raymond, founder, Cult De Jour; and Halleemah Nash, founder, Rosecrans Ventures.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Oprah Winfrey may have been the main honoree at The Hollywood Reporter’s inaugural Empowerment in Entertainment luncheon, but it was a group of underprivileged high school students who stole the show and even brought Winfrey to tears. At the event Tuesday in Los Angeles, 20 local high school juniors who had been selected to the new Young Executive Fellowship Program, learned from Selena Gomez that two would be were receiving full scholarships to Howard University and Emerson College, and all would get a laptop. The program was started to try to address the lack of diversity
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Russell Wilson is sticking around with the Seattle Seahawks as the highest paid player in the NFL. Wilson posted a video on social media early Tuesday saying, “Seattle, we got a deal,” shortly after agreeing to a $140 million, four-year extension with the Seahawks, his agent Mark Rodgers told The Associated Press. Wilson’s new deal runs through the 2023 season and includes a $65 million signing bonus, a no-trade clause and $107 million in guaranteed money. Wilson’s per year average of $35 million tops Aaron Rodgers’ average annual salary of $33.5 million as part of the
After the perfect duet between Bruno Mars and Cardi B, fans couldn’t wait to see the two tour the world together. The Finesse single burned the charts as the collaboration brought back a 90’s nostalgia. However, motherhood has caused Cardi B to pull out of one the biggest tours coming to town. Have no fear Bruno Mars fans, he’s got you covered. He has replaced Cardi B with Uncle Charlie Wilson, Ciara, Ella Mai and Boyz II Men.
For most 13 year-olds, daily routines consist of making plans on what to wear, what to do after school, and fitting in what to eat in-between. Dying after school isn’t usually a factor. Except for Harmony Samuels now 35, one day it was. That day began with a mother’s premonition and an ominous warning.