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Legendary Actress Holly Robinson Peete opens up about her latest role in Hallmark Media’s “The Journey Ahead”

August 13, 2022 admin 0

By Jessica L. Dupree “Life is who you love and who loves you back” NAACP Image Award-winning actress Holly Robinson Peete (Hangin’ With Mr. Cooper, For Your Love, 21 Jump Street) is back – this time with a story about […]

What Laura Williams is doing to change the future of foster youth

July 1, 2022 admin 0

by: Jessica L. Dupree Photo’s by Arnold Turner Just As I Am President Laura Williams, isn’t the type to turn a deaf ear. Williams has been a humanitarian and foster care advocate for several years and makes it her business to […]

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 […]

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 […]

Arts & Culture

The 30th Pan African Film Festival opened up with the world premiere of “Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story” Starring Ledisi

April 21, 2022 admin 0

Ledisi shares how the film’s director and producer helped her find her voice as an actress By Jessica L. Dupree The 30th PAN AFRICAN Film + Arts Festival brought out an astonishing line-up of celebrity guests and dignitaries. With the […]

ESSENCE 15th Black Women in Hollywood Awards Photo courtesy of Essence

Meagan Good, Garcelle Beauvais, and Tabitha Brown speak on love, perseverance and kindness while celebrating ESSENCE 15th Black Women in Hollywood Awards

March 27, 2022 admin 0

Written by Jessica L. Dupree & Craig Dewey Stanley Black excellence was front and center Thursday at the Essence 15th annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards luncheon and golden-carpet ceremony in Beverly Hills. The awards recognize and celebrate the entertainment […]

Karen Malina White Co-star’s in Hallmark Channel’s, “Tis the Season to Be Merry”

December 24, 2021 admin 0

Say’s, “Love doesn’t always look the way you think it will look” By Jessica Dupree Edited by: LaShirl Smith Photos by: Holly Dunphy We first fell in love with Karen Malina White in the 90’s, watching her rise to become […]

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 […]

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 […]

Snowfall star Amin Joseph speaks on filmmaking and being part of John Singleton’s legacy, two years after the legendary director’s passing

May 8, 2021 admin 0

Written by Jessica L. DupreeEdited by Craig Dewey StanleyPhotos & Video by Craig Dewey Stanley At this year’s third annual Micheaux Film Festival award ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood, Amin Joseph, star of FX’s Snowfall revealed what […]

Octavia Edwards Reveals Heartwarming Inspiration Behind Juneteenth Freedom Fest: We Must ‘Pave the Way for Our Youth’

April 23, 2021 admin 0

By Jessica L. Dupree Edited by Darlene Aderoju Octavia Edwards is a powerhouse with a powerful mission. As a curator of African American culture and an ambassador of liberation, the change maker has founded the iconic Juneteenth Freedom Fest Charleston […]

Celebrity

Iconic Entertainer Whoopi Goldberg Details Her Struggles With Migraines And How She’s Managing Them Now.

April 23, 2021 admin 0

By Jessica L. Dupree Editor Onaje McDowelle Whoopi Goldberg opens up about her lifelong journey to finding treatment for migraines and finally seeing light at the end of the tunnel. Whoopi Goldberg entered our households and hearts nearly three decades […]

Public Relations expert Jessica L. Dupree reveals her secret to success and why it’s more important than ever to control your own narrative

March 30, 2021 admin 0

Written and edited by Craig Dewey Stanley Photos by Steven Williams of StevesImage As Women’s History Month comes to a close, we want to take a moment to honor Los Angeles- based power publicist and branding extraordinaire Jessica L. Dupree. In […]

Powerhouse Ava Walker Goes from Foster Child to CEO of Arts, Film and Goods Pantry: My Vision ‘Tugged at Me Every Single Day’

February 25, 2021 admin 0

CEO and founder of Arts, Film and Goods Pantry opens up about her personal experience as a foster child and the inspiration that motivated her to give back. Written by Jessica L. DupreeEdited by Darlene Aderoju Ava Walker began her […]