Waves is a different kind of drama than we are used to seeing for a Black family. Although it is written and directed by Trey Edward Shults, who is white, Waves intersects the struggles of upward mobility and class with
Chances are you haven’t heard of Motherless Brooklyn, but it too hit the theaters November 1. British actress Gugu Mbatha-Raw, from Belle and Beyond the Lights, stars opposite Edward Norton, known for his roles in Primal Fear, American History X and
Frustrated with the chemical-laden options available at beauty counters, Melissa Butler started making her own lipsticks in her kitchen. The Detroit native and FAMU graduate initially started her career as a stockbroker on Wall Street. Seven years later The Lip
What happens when you are raised by the King of Atlanta and one of the most talented songwriters of all time? You become Zonnique Harris, a powerhouse in the making. This vocalist, songwriter, and budding entrepreneur is ready to kick
Cannes Lions – Cannes Can Diversity Collective at Inkwell Beach For the first time in its sixty-six-year history, the Cannes Lions festival, also known as the Oscars of Advertising and Creativity, dedicated an entire part of their annual week long
Cannes Lions – Cannes Can Diversity Collective at Inkwell Beach For the first time in its sixty-six-year history, the Cannes Lions festival, also known as the Oscars of Advertising and Creativity, dedicated an entire part of their annual week long
Cannes Lions – Cannes Can Diversity Collective at Inkwell Beach For the first time in its sixty-six-year history, the Cannes Lions festival, also known as the Oscars of Advertising and Creativity, dedicated an entire part of their annual week long
Cynthia Bailey celebrated the grand opening of her wine cellar: The Bailey WineCellar, in Atlanta. Designed by celebrity event planner, Courtney Ajinça, the grand opening featured decor reminiscent of the wine cellars and beautiful vineyards of California. The event featured
Words by Ronda Racha Penrice and Photography by Nigel Degraff As a longstanding sponsor of the Essence Festival, Ford has made New Orleans in July an annual pilgrimage. Come anywhere for over a decade and you are bound to learn
by Ronda Racha Penrice McDonald’s was a “Black & Positively Golden” presence at the milestone 25th anniversary of the Essence Festival. The Friday welcome breakfast at the posh Omni Hotel, hosted by McDonald’s Head of Cultural Engagement and Experiences and
