Essence Fest Marks 30-Year Milestone With Unforgettable Celebration of Black Culture
THEY LOVE US! If you have never been to Essence Fest, you are sorely missing out! 30 years ago, Essence co-founder Ed Lewis had the brilliant idea of curating a festival to celebrate the magazine’s 25th anniversary, and the rest, as they say, is history. What initially started as this idea for a one-off celebration […]
Tobe Nwigwe Surprises Mom With Trip to Paris for Pharrell’s Louis Vuitton Fashion Show
Now this is how you pop out! Tobe Nwigwe is a genre-defining artist who has made a name for himself with hard-hitting lyrical freestyles over tight beats. Known as much for his mint-colored branding as he is for his curated music and video content, he’s become a bit of an entertainment polymath. The Houston native […]
‘Princess & the Frog’ Cast Reunites To Celebrate Opening of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Disney
The celebrities gathered down at the bayou ahead of the attraction’s debut! Anika Noni Rose, Jenifer Lewis, and Keith David, the voices behind the iconic characters of Princess Tiana, Mama Odie, and Dr. Facilier (The Shadow Man) in Disney’s beloved ‘The Princess and the Frog,’ came together for a special preview of the new ride […]
Historic NOLA Family Brings ‘Dooky Chase’ Seasonings To Tiana’s Bayou at Disney World
It’s the first time ever that the legendary restaurant will sell its seasonings outside of New Orleans! In a historic move, Dooky Chase’s Restaurant, a New Orleans institution for over eight decades, will sell its signature seasonings for the first time outside the beloved eatery. This exciting announcement coincides with the grand opening of Tiana’s […]
Birmingham Teen Who Created Princess Tiana-Inspired Prom Dress Invited to Showcase at Disney
A real-life princess story! Birmingham teen Layla Hildreth, a recent graduate from Shades Valley High School, embarked on a unique journey to mark the end of her high school career, NBC Los Angeles reports. Like most seniors, her end-of-year festivities were filled with pride as family and friends gathered to celebrate her hard work and […]
D.C. Teacher Partners With Legendary Backyard Band for a New Go-Go Rendition of the ABCs
We need more teachers like this! Kendall Maloney, a teacher at Bunker Hill Elementary School in Northeast Washington, D.C., is known for her innovative teaching methods. She consistently finds ways to engage her students in Black history and their academic curriculum, rallying the community to bolster her efforts. In 2022, Maloney’s initiative to recreate iconic […]
Meet Latif Yahya, the Innovative Designer Building an Eyewear Empire With Wisdom Frames
We are absolutely in love with this brand! Latif Yahya-Ibn Rashad is a creative force that is reshaping the design industry. He hails from the heart of Atlanta by way of Brooklyn, and to many, he’s simply known as Latif Yahya—the visionary founder behind Wisdom Fashion House, a brand that specializes in unique eyewear. His […]
Meet Ingrid Best, the CEO Highlighting the South African Wine Industry with IBest Wines
We can cheers to this! Ingrid Best is more than a CEO; she’s a visionary, a trailblazer, and a game-changer. As the founder of IBest Wines, she’s on a mission to revolutionize the wine industry, one bottle at a time. But her journey didn’t start in the vineyards of South Africa; it began in the […]
Here’s How Disney Is Transforming the Lives of Black Students With Its 4-Day Dreamers Academy
They’ve been empowering the next generation for 17 years! Recently, the Disney Dreamers Academy brought together a diverse group of 100 students from all corners of the U.S. for a life-affirming 4-day experience at the iconic Walt Disney World Resort. Since its inception in 2008, this unique program has been a lighthouse for aspiring youth, […]
Domo Wells Makes History as the First Ever Creative Director & Designer for the Washington Spirit
In a trendsetting move, the Washington Spirit proudly named Domo Wells as their inaugural Creative Director and Designer, marking a pivotal moment for the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) franchise and the DC, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) community. A native of the region, Wells is best known for her work in music. She formerly served […]