ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood To Honor Sheryl Lee Ralph, Gina Prince-Bythewood, Danielle Deadwyler, Tara Duncan, And Dominique Thorne By Rivea Ruff ESSENCE will once again honor Black women who are groundbreakers and pioneers in the film and television industry at our 16th annual Black Women in Hollywood luncheon. This year’s event will highlight the contributions and accomplishments of actresses Sheryl Lee Ralph,…
Author Morgan Harper Nichols Says Healing, Rest, and Play Are Black Resistance In an interview with Kindred, the Instagram poet, and author of ‘All Along You Were Blooming’ and ‘Peace is a Practice’ talks about Black history, her Southern upbringing, and giving grace to ourselves. By A. Rochaun Meadows-Fernandez Instagram poet, artist, and author Morgan Harper Nichols is a multimedia artist…
20 Black History and Culture Movies to Enjoy With Your Family Share Black culture and history with the next generation by watching one of these family-friendly movies. They provide valuable insight while focusing on diverse representation. By Lynnette Nicholas It’s important to teach kids about Black history (and Black experiences) not just during Black History Month but throughout the entire year. One way…
Celebrate Black History Month With 9 Black-Owned, Female-Led Brands By Anna Keeve February is Black History Month, a time that celebrates the achievements of Black Americans and honors the legacy of African-American culture in the US. The 2021 Black History Month comes on the heels of last year’s events still fresh in many minds; it was a momentous time that brought…
These Black women are changing TV weather, a field long dominated by White men By Amudalat Ajasa For decades, broadcast meteorology has been dominated by White men — leaving out women, and particularly women of color. Of the hundreds of chief meteorologists at news stations across the country, few are Black women. Now, Black women are fighting to climb the…
During Black History Month, communities across the country commemorate the history of people of African descent in America and pay tribute the many achievements of Black men and women. But perhaps the most important community members to get involved in this annual celebration? Our children. Today’s need for greater racial equity and inclusion requires kids to be exposed to diversity…
By: Betsy Bozdech of Common Sense Media Race, like many other big issues, is something that comes up again and again in movies, from inspiring stories about unforgettable leaders to wrenching documentaries about civil rights. Whatever your family’s racial background, you can use movies like the ones below to begin or continue conversations about race. Movies can help underline key messages like…
These five classic literary works serve as manifestoes by Black women when it comes to articulating our experience, especially during Black History Month.
Sheletta Brundidge Like Dr Martin Luther King, Jr., I had a dream, but it was never to start a business. It was to find security. But I have since learned that my pursuit was an illusion. The people who raised me encouraged me to find a job, work hard and take my pension at the end of my career. As…
The multi-hyphenate has a new role, signing on with Ulta Beauty (the retailer that just so happens to carry her brand) as its new diversity and inclusion advisor — just in time for Black History Month.
