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An Author Wrote A Book, ‘Against White Feminism.’ She Says Rachel Nichols Exemplifies It
Today author Rafia Zakaria’s third book, Against White Feminism: Notes on Disruption will hit the shelves. As the title suggests, the Pakistani-American author takes a...
Fitbit Taps Black Fashion Designer Aurora James To Create New Wristbands
If you’ve ever worn a Smartwatch, you know that they’re great for tracking fitness goals and sending quick text responses with the tap of a...
MTV And The Smithsonian Channel To Explore Black Women & Sex In Hip-Hop With New Digital Series
Today the new Smithsonian Channel in conjunction with MTV News will premiere “Meaning in Music,” a five-part series that explores the evolution and impact of hip-hop...
Trailblazing ‘Star Trek’ Actress Nichelle Nichols At The Center Of Conservatorship Battle
Nichelle Nichols, the actress who helped break television’s color barrier in the 1960s with her portrayal of Lt. Nyota Uhura in Star Trek, is caught at...
At 63, Angela Bassett Is As Flawless As She Was On Her First ESSENCE Cover
The number 63 doesn’t even sound right when saying it in the same sentence as the name Angela Bassett, but today the woman considered one...
‘We Rise:’ Even Amid Criticism, Lizzo Maintains Message Of Positivity And Self-Love
Throughout her career, Lizzo has made a name for herself spreading the message of self-love and body positivity using her own methods. Because of this,...
Is Michael B. Jordan The Next Denzel Washington?
Since his breakthrough performance as Oscar Grant in Fruitvale Station, there have been many conversations comparing Michael B. Jordan and Denzel Washington during his early acting...
Ditch The Crowd And Do Downtown Miami With A Stay At Novotel
An increase in COVID-19 cases and mounting concerns about the Delta — and now Lamda– variant of the virus are cause for more hypervigilance than...
Don Cheadle On The One Thing That Makes Him Consider Quitting Acting
It’s somewhat universally understood that attaching Don Cheadle’s name to a project, whether on film or television, greatly increases its market value. But, like many...
Jennifer Hudson On How She Got Over Her Nerves About Playing Aretha Franklin
Portraying one of the greatest singers of all time on screen is no easy feat, particularly in the hypercritical age of social media. Even with...