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Report: Queen Latifah Plans to Build Affordable Housing in Newark

BLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsFebruary 22, 2019

by BLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsFebruary 22, 201915

The multi-faceted Queen Latifah is said to be entering the real estate market. NJ.com is reporting that rapper-turned-movie-star is planning a $14 million dollar project to...

Money

Grammys Decoded: The Money Behind Winning a Grammy

Essence GantFebruary 10, 2019February 8, 2019

by Essence GantFebruary 10, 2019February 8, 201917

Many have wondered if artists get paid for performing at the Grammy's or if they take home extra cash after winning an award. Here is...

Lifestyle

Iconic Broadway Star Dies, And Yes, Carol Channing Was Part Black

Samara LynnJanuary 15, 2019January 16, 2019

by Samara LynnJanuary 15, 2019January 16, 201913

Carol Channing, known mostly for her role as clever matchmaker Dolly Levi in Broadway’s, “Hello Dolly!” musical, passed away on Tuesday at age 97. Channing...

Lifestyle

Marketing Mogul Bozoma Saint John Gets New Docuseries

Sequoia BlodgettDecember 18, 2018

by Sequoia BlodgettDecember 18, 201812

Bozoma Saint John is best known for displaying her marketing chops at massive corporations including, PepsiCo, Beats, Apple, Uber, and currently Endeavor. The CMO will now...

Entrepreneurship

5 Lessons Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Serena Williams’ Catsuit Drama

Gayneté JonesAugust 29, 2018September 11, 2018

by Gayneté JonesAugust 29, 2018September 11, 201814

Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, you’ve likely seen and heard all of the controversy surrounding Serena Williams’ catsuit. If you were indeed in...

Leadership

Power of Walking Away: Tamron Hall Talks Life after ‘Today’

Janell HazelwoodAugust 9, 2018August 9, 2018

by Janell HazelwoodAugust 9, 2018August 9, 201815

When Tamron Hall walked away from the Today show early last year, fans were shocked, appalled, and disappointed that the first black woman to hold...

Luvvie Ajayi and Yvonne Orji Podcast (Image: iTunes)

Lifestyle

Yvonne Orji and Luvvie Ajayi Launched a Hilarious New Podcast

Sequoia BlodgettJuly 16, 2018July 16, 2018

by Sequoia BlodgettJuly 16, 2018July 16, 201811

"Jesus and Jollof" is a new podcast that has graced our presence featuring author Luvvie Ajayi and actress/comedian Yvonne Orji, who both proudly represent their Nigerian...

Lifestyle

Paak House Partners with Beyond the Streets to Bring Foster Students Access to the Arts

Sequoia BlodgettJune 18, 2018June 18, 2018

by Sequoia BlodgettJune 18, 2018June 18, 20189

Recently, Anderson .Paak partnered with Beyond The Streets, to provide foster high school graduates from United Friends and The Department of Children and Family Services a...