For Black Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting Magic Makers who are leaving indelible marks in entrepreneurship, entertainment, and music, and we think Marty McDonald is a perfect fit. Source: Amazon The Dallas-based entrepreneur and designer is the founder and CEO of Boss Women Media, an online hub for career and business-minded women who want…
Spelman College graduate Raiyon Hunter is the new casting director for the nationally renowned Children’s Theatre Company in Minneapolis. Hunter was the assistant casting director at Atlanta’s Alliance Theatre and had residencies at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and The Repertory Theater of St. Louis. The actress, director, producer, and arts administrator, who hails from New…
Technology is constantly evolving, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is at the forefront of this change. While some may view AI with apprehension, Stephanie Smith and Munson Steed offer compelling reasons to embrace it, not just for the sake of progress, but to stay competitive and future-proof your career. The article delves into why AI is…
Sherri Shepherd wants to make sure everything is clear about where all her life victories come from. The talk show host and comedian was one of the premier speakers at this year’s Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit in Las Vegas, and there was no shortage of outspoken gratitude from her the entire time. “I…
Renowned actor Hill Harper has taken a circuitous route to running for the U.S. Senate seat in Michigan. Born in Iowa, Harper attended the Ivy League schools Brown University and then Harvard Law School, where he was a classmate of former President Barack Obama. “The Good Doctor” and “CSI: NY” star explains what he will bring…
Cheriss May has left her mark on the world of photography. A photojournalist for the Obama administration, May taught at Howard University for 18 years and held an appointment at Savannah College of Art and Design. May recently spoke to rolling out about her experience in the field and classrooms. What does it mean to you to…
Break-up season continues as one of the most iconic duos, The Neptunes, is in a legal battle with Chad Hugo accusing Pharrell Williams of “fraudulently” keeping control of the group’s trademarks to himself. Source: Gregg DeGuire / Getty Unfortunately, this isn’t an April Fool’s joke. First Desus and Mero, then Hall and Oates, and now…
Washington D.C. native Vontae Davis has passed away at age 35, according to the Associated Press. At this time, police reportedly don’t suspect foul play. AP’s report indicates that police found Vontae deceased inside his South Florida home on Monday (April 1) morning. They were reportedly responding to a medical emergency at the home located…
Rapper The D.O.C. is forever grateful for the relationship he shares with Erykah Badu. Without their short-lived romance — they dated for a year between 2003 and 2004 — the West Coast rap legend says he would not have found his saving grace in life — their daughter, Puma. D.O.C. has candidly spoken about losing…
by Stacy Jackson April 1, 2024 Lorraine Graves launched her professional career with the Dance Theatre of Harlem, where she became a principal dancer within a year. Dance Theatre of Harlem announced that ballerina Lorraine Graves has died at 66. The organization revealed on Instagram that Graves died on March 21. “A dear and beloved…
