Tyler Perry talked about the “God-given” opportunity to open his own studios: “What it means is that I get an opportunity to pass it on to people. I get to share it. I get to inspire people and encourage them. That is what it’s all about.” Tyler kicked off the Friday reception by sharing […]

The White House names 21 Presidential Medal of Freedom honorees. President Obama said these individuals are an inspiration to everyone.

On this Fashion Friday, Erica Campbell chats with her business partner and stylist Vernon Martin, who has styled greats such as Cicely Tyson, Serena Williams, Angela Bassett and, of course, Erica herself! Vernon talks about Erica’s very own hair line “Erica By Erica Campbell,” and explains why he wanted to launch it with her. “You’re […]

The legendary actress along with Richard Roundtree and music icon Dionne Warwick will receive lifetime achievements awards in the arts.

Entertainment Journalist Karu Daniel says it best at Ebony.com he says: Last night could have been historic for African-American television viewers—and Hollywood as a whole. Instead, not so much. Sunday night’s worldwide telecast of the 65th annual Emmy Awards, which celebrated “the best of television,” didn’t net any award wins for three of the most sought after and well-respected […]

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I missed the first one.  When Barack Hussein Obama was sworn in as our first African-American president with an agenda that I believed passionately in,…

BeBe Winans is scheduled to appear on Good Morning America on the 4th of July! The program runs from 7am-9am on ABC, so make sure you tune in! Then, later that evening, BeBe Winans will be featured in his own special on Centric, titled BeBe Winans’ America, America, at 8pm ET (with an encore presentation at 11pm ET). Long-time friendGladys Knight will perform with […]