Jessica Dupree Archives

Building A Strong African Diaspora: Uganda’s Head of Trade and Investment Isaac Kigozi at the Center of Influential Dinner Sponsored by Post & Beam Restaurant in Los Angeles

December 19, 2024 admin 0

By Staff When The Office of The President of The Republic of Uganda comes to Los Angeles, it’s always an occasion to connect and collaborate with the global diaspora. Known as “The Pearl of Africa” Uganda is not just a […]

How Author Devyn Bakewell is Challenging Millennials to Love Themselves First and Let Others In in her New Book “Greater Life”

April 1, 2023 admin 0

By Jessica L. Dupree It’s Women’s History Month, and Howard Alumni, relationship expert, and author Devyn Bakewell is on a mission to strengthen Black love through storytelling. From her first novel, Greater Love: Let Love In, and Watch How it […]

Lenay Richardson is empowering Blacks to have better interactions with law enforcement

April 25, 2022 admin 0

She Shares her top 5 rules in dealing with law enforcement officials By Jessica L. Dupree Conflict management expert Lenay Richardson is on a mission to teach Black communities how to have a better relationship with law enforcement and authority […]

Author and Award Winning Actress Jozanne Marie

February 18, 2022 admin 0

‘Don’t be apologetic for your voice. She talks on co-Founding Double 8 Entertainment and upcoming film project “Fresh Air” Written by Jessica DupreeBook Cover: Brian LoveHeadshot photo: Nogen Beck Studio Jozanne Marie has empowered a generation of women to know […]

Entrepreneur and OWN Network Reality Star Lateshia Pearson Talks Growing Up in the South, Empowering Black Women to Build Businesses, and Reveals her Top 5 Rules for Success!

January 5, 2022 admin 0

By: Jessica L. Dupree|Edited by Craig Dewey Stanley Photo’s by: Mel B. Elder Jr. Reality star Lateshia Pearson entered our homes and hearts at the start of 2021 as part of OWN Network’s “Belle Collective” successful cast. But prior to that, […]

Ibru Talks New EP ‘Great One’ and the Importance of Healing: ‘Old Wounds Have to Be Reopened’

August 30, 2021 admin 0

By: Jessica L. DupreeEdited by: Darlene Aderoju International recording artist Ibru has proven himself once again with the Friday release of his sophomore EP, Great One. The deeply meaningful project bespeaks his passion for social justice and mental health awareness. […]

Faith & Black Women in Entrepreneurship SERIES- Portia Hoover talks about entrepreneurship and the fundamentals of building value.

July 13, 2021 admin 0

Income creator Portia Hoover- “Instead of chasing money, pursue being a person of value” Written by: Leilani Whitfield Photos by: P. Hoover Portia Hoover was born in poverty, now she’s living in abundance and teaching others how to turn their passion […]

From Inglewood to Hollywood: Candace “Supa Star C” Wakefield’s rise as one of the music industry’s most valuable players

July 9, 2021 admin 0

Written by: Jessica L. DupreeEdited by Darlene Aderoju Photos by: Chasity Rogers It’s been three years since 5X Grammy Award Winner and International Performing Artist Candace “Supa Star C” Wakefield released her debut album 1993 Camaro (The Journey). After growing up in […]

CEO of The Kay’Chanel Collection Shares How Discipline and Determination Helped her Launch a Six-Figure Boutique Luxury Wig Business

June 9, 2021 admin 0

Written by: Jessica DupreeEdited by: Craig Dewey Stanley Against all odds Kay Chanel – rose to become a self-taught/self-funded Chicago entrepreneur First-generation entrepreneur and businesswoman Kay’Chanel is living her dream as CEO of The Kay’Chanel Collection, a boutique wig shop owned […]

Business

Leading with Love: Powerhouse Brand Strategist Ronda Flynn shares her path to entrepreneurship, motherhood, and being one of Black America’s top brand asset creators.

June 2, 2021 admin 0

By Jessica Dupree One of the best pieces of advice Ronda Flynn ever received in business was to “never take it personal.” As a perfectionist, the highly creative professionals life circumstances, a career pivot into entrepreneurship, and becoming a mother […]

The Healing Power of Traveling: ‘Black Girls on The Go’ Founder Shay Sane talks about transformative travel experiences

June 1, 2021 admin 0

By Jessica Dupree Grief, divorce, and a history of unstable relationships sent Entrepreneur Shay Sane over the edge and all across the world. From brave hikes up the world’s highest mountains to peaceful moments in meditation on crystal clear ocean […]

Ethiopian Prince Joel Makonnen Teams with Bestselling Author Kwame Mbalia to Release Powerful Children’s Novel: ‘Believe in Yourself’

May 29, 2021 admin 0

By Jessica DupreeEdited by Darlene Aderojuy Ethiopian Prince Joel Makonnen and New York Times bestselling author Kwame Mbalia (of The Tristian Strong Series) have joined forces for an epic release. On shelves now, Prince Joel and Mbalia are behind an […]

Holly Robinson Peete Calls for Representation in Hollywood: ‘We Have Our Power and We Are Claiming It

May 26, 2021 admin 0

By Jessica Dupree Editor Darlene Aedroju “We have to be everywhere … We have to be at networks making decisions,” the star tells Heart & Soul. “I feel like the more places we are, the better we’re able to see […]

Celebrity

“If you say you’re good you’re gonna have to prove it”: Grammy Award Winning singer Daniel Winans, Sr. talks new brand “Prove It” at The Micheaux Film Festival

May 8, 2021 admin 0

Written by Jessica DupreeEdited by Craig Dewey StanleyPhotos & Video by Craig Dewey Stanley Grammy award winning recording artist Daniel Winans Sr. and wife Sybil graced the red carpet of Hollywood’s Micheaux Film Festival this past weekend, joining in the […]

Celebrity Real Estate Agent Monique Winans talks building generational wealth at the Micheaux Film Festival

May 7, 2021 admin 0

By Jessica Dupree Celebrity real estate agent Monique Winans dropped knowledge on the red carpet of the Micheaux Film Festival in Hollywood this weekend, where legendary filmmaker Robert Townsend was honored with the Oscar Micheaux Trailblazer of Excellence Award. Winans […]

Singer and Frontline Nurse Jae Morrissa Wants Her Music to Uplift Fans Who ‘Are Afraid’ to ‘Be Themselves’

March 5, 2021 admin 0

By Jessica DupreeEdited by Darlene AderojuPhotos : Matthew Watson, Lucky Road Photography R&B songstress Jae Morrissa opens about how her personal experiences have influenced her music Whether it’s performing on stage as a headliner for music events or switching gears […]