National Museum of African American Music Announces the
The National Museum of African American Music announces its first Music Industry Relations Committee, led by celebrity strategist Dyana Williams and entertainment attorney Leron Rogers....
BBA Honors Clarence Avant and Lee Bailey
The Black Business Association honors music executive Clarence Avant and radio pioneer Lee Bailey during Black Music Month at their June 20 awards dinner in...
ART SIMS’ Poster for Spike Lee’s ‘Do The Right Thing’ in Smithsonian
Art Sims' iconic movie poster for Spike Lee's 'Do The Right Thing' has been selected for the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History &...
Raven Simone: Wrong for What or Where She Said It?
Raven Symone sparked controversy on The View by saying she wouldn't hire someone with a 'ghetto name,' dividing opinions on workplace discrimination....
Harry Belafonte’s Powerful Speech on Race (vid)
Harry Belafonte delivers a powerful speech on racial injustice, reflecting on how 1930s Hollywood films like Tarzan shaped black children's self-perception and fueled his lifelong...
Anthony Anderson Talks The American Dream
Black-ish star Anthony Anderson discusses ABC's risk in airing the hit show and embracing African American culture in this Whoolywood Shuffle interview....
McDonald’s 365Black Awards Honor Community Leaders
McDonald's 365Black Awards honors community leaders including Rev. Al Sharpton and Kevin Liles at the 2014 ESSENCE Festival in New Orleans on July 5th....
Essence Festival: 19 Years of Culture
The 19th annual Essence Festival celebrates African-American culture with headliners Beyoncé, Maxwell, and New Edition performing in New Orleans....
Essence and MSNBC Partner for Live Festival Coverage
ESSENCE and MSNBC partner for unprecedented live coverage at the 2013 ESSENCE Festival featuring hosts like Rev. Al Sharpton and Tamron Hall....
The Essence Festival Announces “Family Reunion Day”
The Essence Festival announces its first-ever Family Reunion Day on July 4th in New Orleans, featuring free activities, empowerment panels, and performances by Biz Markie,...
SoulTic Magazine Volume 4 Highlights Culture and Leadership
SoulTic Magazine Volume 4 features Roy Jones Jr, Vivica Fox, and covers African American music history including Michael Jackson tribute. The culture magazine focuses on...
Black History Month Parade Set for February 23 in Atlanta
Atlanta's annual Black History Month Parade will take place February 23, 2013 on Peachtree Street, featuring marching bands, entertainers, and cultural celebrations....
Soledad O’Brien on “Black in America”
Soledad O'Brien discusses her groundbreaking documentary series 'Black in America' during an appearance on Sway in the Morning radio show....