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New Orleans will host screenings of a new documentary film, “Kunta Kinteh Island: Coming Home Without Shackles” on February 25th and 26th. The film honors…

First Lady Michelle Obama and Sesame Street’s Big Bird teamed up to film two public service announcements encouraging kids to eat healthy and get active.…

Our Moments

In 2007, the world wept along when they learned of Robin Roberts’ cancer battle. They were devastated when the co-anchor of Good Morning America announced…

With inspirational women like Cathy Hughes, Oprah and Iman to look up to, Black women entrepreneurs don’t have the mental block of uncharted territory to…

Jada Pinkett Smith, has some straight-shooting, life-fixing wisdom of her own. And she’s taken to Facebook to share it. A letter to a friend: Blended…

Robin Roberts returned to the “Good Morning America” anchor desk this morning, five months to the day since she underwent a bone marrow transplant to…

This year marks the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War when the nation was divided over the issue of slavery. During that time, many…

Inspired People Music CEO and Billboard chart topping recording artist Pastor Charles Jenkins is one of today’s most popular Gospel artists. Few know Jenkins received…

This week, Lincoln and Essence magazine will honor some of Hollywood’s most influential African-American women in television and film during the 6th annual “Black Women…

Our Moments

Ruth Simmons grew up the youngest of 12 children in East Texas, during a time in our country when blatant racism, particularly in the South…