Black Women
Culture
Celebrating 15 years of the ‘Essence’ Black Women in Hollywood Awards
This event is about sisterhood and affirmation
Sports
C. Vivian Stringer launched her brilliant legacy at Cheyney State
Basketball Hall of Famer is still the only coach to lead an HBCU to a national championship game – the 1982 title appearance against Louisiana Tech
Culture
Why Black women struggle to find jobs even as the economy rebounds
In Paterson, New Jersey, the pandemic’s impact on the unemployment numbers is still painful
Culture
What’s in a Black name? 400 years of context.
From Phillis Wheatley to Lil Uzi Vert, Black names and their evolution tell the story of America
Culture
Single Black women and the lies about our love lives
Yes, 62% of us aren’t married. That’s not a ‘problem’ that has to be fixed.
Culture
Painter Beverly McIver’s art is not safe
The self-described ‘poor girl from the projects’ gets her first career retrospective with works featuring blackface and watermelon
Culture
Whitney Houston biography, ‘Didn’t We Almost Have It All,’ examines how we all tortured a massive, but troubled talent
Author Gerrick Kennedy says he tried to balance critique and grace
Sports
Rockets’ Barbara Turner returns home to Cleveland with a proud legacy
The former UConn standout’s journey has taken her from prep star to groundbreaking NBA development coach
Culture
Best albums of 2021: Nas’ ‘King’s Disease II’
The album provides a road map for seasoned emcees who want to remain relevant