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Queen Latifah to Receive Harvard University’s Black Culture Award

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonOctober 16, 2019October 16, 2019

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonOctober 16, 2019October 16, 2019979

Queen Latifah is one of seven distinguished African Americans to receive the W.E.B. Du Bois Medal from Harvard University for their contributions to black culture....

Money

Report: Queen Latifah Plans to Build Affordable Housing in Newark

BLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsFebruary 22, 2019

by BLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsFebruary 22, 2019869

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...

Lifestyle

AT&T ‘Dream In Black’ 28 List Celebrates Black Creators

Sequoia BlodgettFebruary 11, 2019February 12, 2019

by Sequoia BlodgettFebruary 11, 2019February 12, 20191364

AT&T launches “Dream In Black” Black Future Month by celebrating people who are making history now while shaping the new future....

Lifestyle

Queen Latifah To Fund and Produce Movies For Independent Female Filmmakers

The Shadow LeagueJuly 10, 2018July 19, 2018

by The Shadow LeagueJuly 10, 2018July 19, 20181565

In addition to handling the funding, production, distribution, and marketing of the projects, Latifah, herself, will offer the women guidance and mentorship....

Lifestyle

Stars Come Out for VH1 Save The Music Foundation 20th Anniversary Gala

Robin White GoodeOctober 25, 2017

by Robin White GoodeOctober 25, 2017358

Joining the Foundation in celebrating this milestone included award-winning actress, singer, songwriter, and producer Queen Latifah, who was honored for her contributions to music and...

Arts and Culture

Spike Lee, Regina Hall, and Other Black Stars Kick Off the 2017 American Black Film Festival (ABFF)

Selena HillJune 15, 2017February 14, 2019

by Selena HillJune 15, 2017February 14, 2019281

The 2017 American Black Film Festival (ABFF) kicked off with panel discussions, exclusive screenings, and stars like Spike Lee, Regina Hall, and Will Packer....