Celebrate Entertainer and Advocate Jamie Foxx On His 53rd Birthday
Noticing that women often had a much easier time getting a spot at the open-mic nights, Eric Bishop started using the gender neutral name, Jamie Foxx.
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Nicolette Simms: Jamaican Entrepreneur Striving For The Best While Empowering Clients To Do The Same
Having the ability to freely express yourself through fashion allows you to stand out in a crowd and tell your story however you see fit. That is the driving factor for Mrs. Nicolette Simms, founder and creative designer of Tenique Designs, a company specializing in custom jewelry and accessories.
Allyson Felix: Olympic Gold Medalist
She is not only the first, but the only female track star to win six gold medals.
Young Black Women Impacting the Sneaker Industry
The sneaker industry is no longer dominated by men. The four women are making sure their voices are heard and leading the industry’s latest trends.
Whoopi Goldberg: Hollywood Icon
An established comedian, actress, and TV host, Whoopi Goldberg’s career has produced a wide range of projects spanning over 30 years.
Immigrant Stories: Lisa Gwaikolo, Liberian American Essential Worker, Shares her COVID-19 Experience
Lisa Gwaikolo, Respiratory Specialist, stands strong while facing challenges during COVID-19.
Careda’s Caribbean Cuisine Soars Despite COVID-19 Turbulence
Founded by Jamaican native Careda Brown, this newly opened small business faced difficulty during COVID-19 but persevered and triumphed through hardship.
Rising Star Lavonne Nichols on her Journey to Purpose
Singer. Actress. Multimedia Host. Mentor. Community Organizer. Influencer. These are some of the words that describe the artist known as Lavonne Nichols. She truly embodies the term ‘Renaissance Woman.’
HBCU Discourse
HBCUs are a safe haven for Black students, but financial challenges prevent a lot of people from attending. How can the community support these programs and potential students?
Dorothy Dandrige
In 1954, Dorothy got the biggest role of her career, Carmen Jones. Her performance scored her an Academy Award nomination, making her the first African American to do so, and to become the first African American to grace the cover of the Life Magazine.