The Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC) began its “Operation Love” activities in the wee hours of Sunday, May 10.  Their goal for this day, one of the most celebrated days of the calendar year across the globe, was to celebrate Mother’s Day with the personal delivery of 500 baskets of essential personal and gift items with dinner to Mother’s who have been in isolation due to the pandemic.  Mothers who are seniors, living in assisted living facilities and/or living in shelters and some who are homeless.  This national effort took place on both the West and East coast where an additional 500 Washington, D.C. residents received services. ... read more »

The show, which premiers on the OWN Network, draws inspiration from Mara Brock Akil's relationship with her husband, Salim Akil. ... read more »

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Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Angela Rye & Mara Brock Akil gather for an intimate conversation on public policy, entertainment and just how far we've come at the Power of She conference sponsored by Nielsen. ... read more / watch video »

Recently, global data analytics company Nielsen hosted the Power of She Movement, where hundreds of women gathered to participate in core conversations surrounding technology, social media, entertainment and how to use these mediums to affect change in Black communities. ... read more »