Black Media Team Up to Fundraise $10M for Black Families Impacted by L.A. Wildfires
We all we got! For the last week, the world has watched in horror as wildfires ravaged Southern Los Angeles. Severe droughts and high winds in the region created a recipe for disaster, with more than 40,000 acres in California burned, including the Pacific Palisades fire west of Los Angeles, the Eaton fire near Altadena, […]
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 […]
Halle Bailey, Danielle Brooks Among Honorees at Annual Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards
It was a day of unforgettable moments! The 17th Annual ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards, a dazzling celebration of Black excellence, took place on March 7, at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, CA. Hosted by the multi-talented Cliff “Method Man” Smith, the event honored remarkable individuals, including Academy Award-nominated actress […]
Fantasia Thanks Whoopi Goldberg and Says Filming ‘The Color Purple’ Musical Was Healing Experience for Cast
Fantasia Barrino is taking some time to reflect on the contributions of Whoopi Goldberg to the legacy of the timeless film “The Color Purple.” The upcoming movie musical remake of “The Color Purple” film will be released in theaters on December 25. And in an Essence cover story, the cast of the film reflected on […]