Urban entertainment Archives

An Interview with CEO & Founder of Frierson Agency, LLC – Jeremy D. Frierson

March 26, 2023 admin 0

By Staff What inspired you to become a stylist? I saw there was a need for me. A little over five years ago, an influential faith leader approached me, seemingly, noticing my style, and saw how I could help him […]

Celebrity

The 2023 “Sweet 16” Essence Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon: An intimate celebration of Black women as CEO of Home, Culture and Community.

March 14, 2023 admin 0

By Jessica Dupree “If you engage with her authentically and return back to her the value which she contributes the whole village does well” – Caroline Wanga This past week, Essence Magazine hosted its annual Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon […]

5th Annual African Black Film Festival Honors Awards

March 8, 2023 admin 0

Kerry Washington, Janelle Monae, Charles D. King, Courtney B. Vance and Acclaimed Film Eve’s Bayou Honored. BY Jessica L. Dupree Photos By Craig Dewey Stanley This past Sunday, the 5th Annual ABFF Honors took place at the 1 Hotel in […]

CREED III & The Community!

March 1, 2023 admin 0

Creed III participated in community events to connect with those who need the inspiration and lessons that Creed III has to offer! Michael B Jordan made it a priority during this campaign to reach out to communities that he could […]

Michael P Jordan in his directorial debut takes CREED III to the next level!

March 1, 2023 admin 0

By Millie and Patrick Detry In Creed III Adonis (played by Michael P Jordan) has been thriving in both his career and family life, but when a childhood friend and former boxing prodigy resurfaces, the face-off is more than just […]

Arts & Culture

27th Annual Black Women’s Expo Headed to Atlanta December 17 – 18

December 7, 2022 admin 0

The Nation’s Largest Expo for Black Women to feature “Bagels and Bosses” Brunch, exhibitors, powerful seminars, health screenings, fitness demonstrations, hair and fashion shows, celebrity speakers and live entertainment Get Tickets (ATLANTA) – After a 3-year hiatus, the Black Women’s […]

Dr. Sylvia Bartley-The More We Know Community Show Podcast

November 29, 2022 admin 0

By Staff What inspired you to host a podcast in such a competitive industry AALF, a non-profit, that I was the Board Chair of at the time, asked me to cover for a radio show host in MN on KMOJ […]

Arts & Culture

The ultimate destination for Black Women in Atlanta! The Black Womens Expo! Dec 17th – Dec 18th

November 28, 2022 admin 0

DEC 17 AT 9 AM – DEC 18 AT 4 PM BWe NEXT Atlanta The GICC – Georgia Int’l Convention Center Get Tickets Connecting with the African American consumer within this uplifting, motivational environment, where the focus is […]

UnTILL I DIE…..

October 31, 2022 admin 0

By Taroue Brooks Watching the film “Till” fuels my journey to continue to fight for equality and advocate for Black men. While there are several things in the movie that spoke to me, it was the uncle’s reality that left […]

Actor John Clarence Stewart III

August 11, 2022 admin 0

By Staff What inspired you to become an entertainer in such a competitive industry? I was inspired to become an entertainer in this industry because I love stories and storytelling. My big sister was the one who initially had the courage […]

Pillars of Philanthropy and Community Honored at Usher’s New Look Spring Tea

July 18, 2022 Leslie Rhodes 0

By Yvette Caslin As they celebrate 23 years of service to young people of color and recognizing two influential women who embody the spirit of giving, Usher’s New Look (UNL) announced its 2022 Women of Influence honorees at a Spring Tea. The […]

Merry Green The Visionary CEO and Founder of The Black Women’s Expo-BWE Next

June 16, 2022 admin Comments Off

By: Allaire W Curating events centered around Black women’s issues is nothing new for Merry Green. As president of MGPG Events, she understands the need for spaces that cater to African American women with a focus on mental health and […]

An Interview with Walter Maxfield Jones

June 4, 2022 admin 0

By Staff Tell us about your education and professional career. I attended Morgan State University on an Electrical Engineering scholarship. Professionally, I am a Talent Acquisition Consultant. I created my company, ITSA, over 20 years ago to provided recruiting assistance […]

NEYCHA MARKS HER RETURN AFTER HIATUS WITH THE UPCOMING SINGLE “RISE UP”, AN UNMISTAKEABLE PROTEST ANTHEM FOR THE TIMES, ON JUNE 3, 2022

June 1, 2022 admin 0

By Staff 2 JUNE 2022 (NEW YORK, NY) – There comes a time in every person’s life when they have to take a step back. So begins the story of the reemergence of Neycha. For every artist determined to honor their […]

Yolanda Adams, Michael Beach, and Michael Jai White stand at the intersection of drama and an unparalleled music experience in Kingdom Business on BET+

May 29, 2022 admin 0

By Jessica L. Dupree TV series producer Devon Franklin says ‘We all have access to God’s love and we are all loved by him, so the show really displays that’ In an all-star ensemble that includes American Gospel singer Yolanda […]

Good Vibes With A Twist: Black Owned Wine Company Twisted Sistuhs Continues To Grow

May 25, 2022 admin 0

By: Kymberly Amara Nashville-based wine company Twisted Sistuhs success story is nothing short of amazing. Ogechi Anyatonwu and Kristi Alderson have solidified a name for themselves as industry leaders both locally and within the wine and spirits space. Salon owner […]