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BUSINESS Women Leaders In Business, Entertainment And More Who Are Neurodiverse Powerful women within the public eye have raised awareness of the developmental and learning challenges they have faced. They...
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AWARD SHOWS Emmys Night Includes Historic Moment For Hispanic Women In Hollywood Liza Colón-Zayas, who stars as Tina Marraro on “The Bear,” made history during the 2024 Emmy awards, winning “Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy... By: Her Agenda · 2 months ago
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ENTERTAINMENT 5 Sports—Other Than Basketball—Where Women Are Thriving And Excelling Women’s professional sports has a growing fan base, and while basketball has always been a major draw for U.S. sports lovers, other sports are... By: Chinenye Onyeike · 2 months ago
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ENTERTAINMENT Classic ’90s TV Shows Featuring Black Culture Still Bankable And Streaming Today Generation Z and the like remain in a ’90s nostalgia craze, and many companies and brands are tapping in, feeding the need for inspiration... By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 3 months ago
CELEBRITIES Off The Court And In Her Bag: A Look At Serena Williams’ Net Worth The tennis world hasn’t been the same since September 2022. A tennis icon and legend announced her retirement from the game and her road... By: Wanda Duncan · 3 months ago
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CELEBRITIES Lasting Empires: A Look At Jennifer Lopez’s Impressive Business Portfolio In the entertainment world, it’s common for celebrities to capitalize on their influence and talent through multiple income streams. After all, building an empire... By: Wanda Duncan · 5 months ago
ENTERTAINMENT ‘Inside Out 2’ Review: A Film For The Parents Of Budding Teenagers Disney released the sequel film in their Inside Out franchise, “Inside Out 2,” and teaches audiences the complexities of a young girl’s teenage mind... By: Chinenye Onyeike · 5 months ago
ENTERTAINMENT A Royal Adventure: These Destinations Are Perfect For All The ‘Bridgerton’ Vibes Dearest gentle readers, the second half of the third season of “Bridgerton” is almost upon us (arriving on Netflix June 13). While we wait... By: Gillian Smith · 5 months ago
AWARD SHOWS Dare To Be Bold: Honoring Rule Breakers At The 2024 Matrix Awards The 2024 Matrix Awards, hosted by New York Women in Communications (NYWICI), celebrated seasoned rule breakers across the media industry. NYWICI held the event... By: Chinenye Onyeike · 6 months ago
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CELEBRITIES Get Inspired: 6 Empowering Speeches From Black Women Who’ve Made History Historically, Black women have played a pivotal role in shaping our society. They have demonstrated incredible resilience in adversity,...
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BEYONCé The Takeover: Exploring The Empire Of Beyoncé’s Diverse Business Ventures Beauty and hair enthusiasts have been awaiting the launch of Beyoncé’s haircare line, Cécred, since May 2023, and this month, the hair-care line became... By: Amber Ogden · 9 months ago
ENTERTAINMENT Why We’re All Looking Forward To Usher’s Super Bowl LVIII Performance Super Bowl LVIII, taking place in Las Vegas February 11 between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs, is expected to give... By: Gillian Smith · 9 months ago
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CELEBRITIES Hometown Hero: Missy Elliott Donates $50,000 To Families On The Verge Of Eviction Missy Elliot has shown up in a big way for a community in need by donating $50,000 to families facing eviction. According to The Virginian-Pilot, the... By: Truth Hawkins · 9 months ago
AWARD SHOWS BMAC And BOMESI Spotlight Black-Owned Media At Grammy Week Event The Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC) and the Black Owned Media Equity & Sustainability Institute (BOMESI) joined forces during Grammy week at Live Nation’s... By: Lauren Mayo · 9 months ago