Erica Ford is a vessel of peace and an example of what a true role model is. Since the age of 18, the Queens native has founded organizations and initiatives to combat violence within the youth of her beloved New York. Growing up in the violent streets of her neighborhood taught the natural leader about... More »
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âI gotta tell you something: Iâm not politically correct. Iâm not gonna be politically correct… Source: Black Enterprise
Black LGBT women filmmakers try to raise $50,000 to make a movie about a black… Source: Black Enterprise
Champion Floyd Mayweather made visits to SubZero Recovery to immerse himself into a tank of… Source: Black Enterprise
SEEK is a free STEM summer day program targeting black youth in grades 4 to… Source: Black Enterprise
“The Autopsy, Part 2: Our Money, Our Power, Our Politics” examined the wealth gap and… Source: Black Enterprise
Award winning songstress, Lauryn Hill, apologizes to Nigeria after missed performance and dedicates “Doo Wop… Source: Black Enterprise
Wes Moore gives us insight into social entrepreneurship and education before his Entrepreneurs Summit session. Source: Black Enterprise
President Obama and David Letterman talk retirement plans on the “Late Show with David Letterman”. Source: Black Enterprise
Executive Producer Kardashian West joined forces with the producers of Dr. Drew Pinskyâs HLN hit… Source: Black Enterprise
More blacks got tech jobs during labor market recovery, with women making up 25% of… Source: Black Enterprise
Bené is not a typical clothing company. Itâs where fashion and philanthropy meet. Learn more… Source: Black Enterprise
Sex ed in the U.S. is far from educational — and it looks like we could learn a thing or two from Canada. A new sex ed initiative, which will be implemented in September 2015 in Ontario, Canada, is creating a heated debate on social media after some parents and opponents spoke out against the... More »
Dear Mom, Happy Mother’s Day, Mom! I’ve come to really love this holiday. I’m a mom now, and it requires no planning or execution on my part. I get to just sit back and receive the love, praise and spoils from my babies, while Dad does the heavy lifting. For many years, Mother’s Day was... More »
This morning, I spent my quiet time brainstorming what to write. The word “enough” kept coming to my mind, and I began to question its meaning. As defined online by Merriam-Webster, enough is, “occurring in such quantity, quality, or scope as to fully meet demands, needs, or expectations.” If I could only tell you how... More »
Entrepreneurs and hiring managers, take your time and find the right candidates. Here’s how. Source: Black Enterprise
The multitalented actress, Keke Palmer partners with Playtex to encourage girls to keep moving and… Source: Black Enterprise
A necessary discussion for both sides addressed the strained relationship and how to repair it. Source: Black Enterprise
To be a feminist mother of two boys is a gift. It is an opportunity to stop the cycle of objectifying women and ridiculing women who are not conventionally attractive. Raising boys who do not tolerate sexism is just as important as raising strong girls. My fourth grader has his own personal email account. Some... More »
Indigo is a tough one to pun with. Everyone is jealous of Megan Mullally’s marriage to actor, comedian, musician, meat-eater and woodworker Nick Offerman. For her 50th birthday, Mullally asked her husband for a rainbow. Though a man of epic talents, Offerman had no way to “get” a rainbow, so he instead he wrote his... More »
NYC Mayor and his wife secure $3.2 million in private donations to support the development… Source: Black Enterprise
Tomorrow morning youâre invited to observe a necessary discussion that focuses on âHealing Relationships between… Source: Black Enterprise
Silicon Valley is setting up shop at some of the nationâs Historically Black Colleges and… Source: Black Enterprise
You might as well refer to ESSENCE Fest headliner Kevin Hart as Dr. Hart from now on because heâs making your health his No. 1 priority. Source: Essence
Brace yourselves. The first “Magic Mike XXL” teaser trailer is here! It takes you on a road trip to Myrtle Beach! It features a lot of bare chests! It’s hot! Joe Manganiello debuted the one-minute teaser on “Good Morning America” on Tuesday, and said that “nothing can prepare you” for new cast member Michael Strahan’s... More »
By: Barbara Sedoric A block of dedicated time is carved out each and every Sunday morning in my parents home. Sunday mornings are happily spent in anticipation of tackling the ultimate prize – the successful completion of yet another mind bending New York Times crossword puzzle. Pencils are sharpened and lined up on the breakfast... More »
On Tuesday, Sheryl Sandberg made her first public statement since her husband, Dave Goldberg, died suddenly while exercising on vacation in Mexico four days ago. Hours after President Barack Obama wrote a stirring tribute on the White Houseâs official Facebook page, Sandberg responded to the post. “Thank you President Barack Obama for this beautiful tribute... More »
Sierra Rainge is the founder and owner of Limitless Living LLC and author of To… Source: Black Enterprise
From “glamping” outdoors to wine tasting, good food and conversation, now is the time to… Source: Black Enterprise
Itâs been almost 40 years since the iconic âStar Wars: A New Hopeâ film was… Source: Black Enterprise
Black women have generated $44.9 billion in revenue with businesses in 2013. How can they… Source: Black Enterprise
The Risingstars, a program that mentors minorities in tech, founder will speak at Entrepreneurs Summit. Source: Black Enterprise
The Nevada State Athletic Commission is considering a suspension for one of the two boxers involved in Saturdayâs fight at the MGM grand in Las Vegas. But it isnât Floyd Mayweather, and it isnât because the man beat a woman in front of his own children. The controversial governing body for Nevada boxing (and other... More »
Women are spreading an amazing message of body love, one tweet at a time. Using #PlusSizeAppreciation, ladies who aren’t Victoria’s Secret-model thin are sharing pictures of themselves, and it’s magical. here’s a bunch of pictures I took when I was really feelin’ myself #PlusSizeAppreciation #bodyposi pic.twitter.com/kL47hpI6Zf â danielle (@radicalhalsey) May 4, 2015 Alongside the photos,... More »
OAKLAND, Calif. — Ten years ago, Erin Armstrong was forced to drop out of college in Utah because her parents refused to pay her tuition when she came out as transgender. She sold nearly everything she owned, packed the remainder of her belongings into three suitcases and flew from her small hometown on a one-way... More »
Every day it’s the same routine. You wake up at the same time, make the same breakfast, make the same drive, perform the same job, have the same lunch, make the same drive home, cook the same dinners, check the same social media pages over and over, watch the same shows and have the same... More »
I got this sticker today. I was given it. I’m not sure I ever imagined having one. I’m not sure what to do with it. And then I realized what I was going to do with it. I was going to make it my profile picture. I was going to put it up in my... More »
I recently visited a doctor whom I hadn’t seen in ages and who also happened to be an old family friend. He casually asked how I was coping with the loss of my husband, who passed away from cancer five years ago. When I replied that I was doing well, I received the most unexpected... More »
I am blessed with the most wonderful girlfriends. They have shaped me into the woman I am today. They save my life all the time. Here are only 39 of the ways. She calls me every morning. She talked me into joining the PTA and then made me glad I did. She got me to... More »
Royal family members — they’re just like us! Well, sort of. According to a new tweet from the official Kensington Palace Twitter account, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge just did what all British parents must do after welcoming home a new son or daughter: They registered their new baby’s birth. The Duke and Duchess... More »
Sometimes it can be scary and confusing for kids when they’re faced with an unknown, like a politician who actually represents the regular people who voted for him. As you tuck them into bed, don’t be surprised if you hear questions like, “But what about the billionaires? Who’s going to speak for them?” or “Why... More »
How important are women to the rapidly evolving practice of healthcare around the world? Look no further than the results of a recent multi-market survey of 9,200 respondents in the U.S., UK, Germany, Japan and Brazil titled “The Power of the Purse: Engaging Women Decision Makers for Healthy Outcomes.” Conducted by The Center for Talent... More »
Women like me face Mother’s Day with shades of shame, despair and silence. So, I would like to take this opportunity to speak up and share with those who know someone who has infertility or are experiencing it themselves. Here is what I wish someone had told me about about the disease. 1. You are... More »
It’s hard to believe that May is here already. It sort of feels like we were just celebrating Valentine’s Day, but alas, here we are! And because April showers bring both May flowers and Mother’s Day (every year, friends) I wanted to put together a gift guide for the kitchen-minded moms in your life. If... More »
Classic bobs are always in, but for the past few seasons, celebs on the red carpet have sported the look more than ever before. Itâs like, we woke up one day and itâs everywhere. Most recently, Gabrielle Union took a break from long hair and rocked the shorter ‘do at the MET Gala. Channeling her... More »
This week, we are celebrating National Children’s Book Week, a time for both kids and parents to curl up with a good book (admit it: You almost love your children’s books as much as they do). Where else can you find such cute and innocent characters whose only problem in life is trying to figure... More »
Meet WE Magazine for Women – Woman in Business: Melanie RedHorse DewBerry Soul Owner of Soul Purpose Coaching Tell us about your business. Services  include Soul Coaching and Keynote Speaker My work is to support soloprenuers, women in transition and ceo’s in bringing soul into the business world. Soul in business allows for prioritizing and valuing people... More »
With Cinco de Mayo only one day away, weâre scrambling to find the perfect dishes to celebrate the occasion. For those looking for delicious dishes that wonât overwhelm our waistlines, here are a few quick and easy recipes from Steve Lindner, go-to healthy chef and founder of Zone Manhattan and the team at bistroMD! From quick... More »
<ess_youtube<[YOUTUBE-ID:ibDGbxaIA00#t]Nina Simone’s 1978 cover of Randy Newman’s “Baltimore” is still celebrated as one of the most beautiful pieces of social commentary. Fast forward 37 years and the song, and conditions in Baltimore, still apply. ESSENCE Festival alum Jazmine Sullivan covers the sublime protest song for the Netflix documentary What Happened, Miss Simone (out June 26).... More »
Newly confirmed attorney general Loretta Lynch will travel to Baltimore today to meet with Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake along with law enforcement officials, community and faith leaders and members of Congress.Lynch will be joined by other Department of Justice officials, including Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Vanita Gupta, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services Director Ronald... More »
You wanted it, you got it! The 2015 ESSENCE Festival will feature New Orleans fan favorite Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly to close out its Friday, July 3rd, tribute to the city with an epic performance.We have had a long history with the city since the inception of the Festival, and as such will feature special... More »
Students of all ages have a lot to learn from this determined octogenarian. Rosa Salgado graduated this past weekend from Miami-Dade College in Florida with an associate of arts degree in education, according to CBS Miami. But Salgado isn’t your typical college student — she’s 80 years old, and has received her diploma along with... More »
I can remember precisely when it hit me. I was staring out the window of my big, empty office, watching an even bigger home go up across the street. We were living in one of those up-and-coming neighborhoods, selected not for its charm, but for its potential increase in value. The fact that houses were... More »
The ever-stylish Helen Mirren proved once again she can do no wrong on the red carpet. The 69-year-old actress stunned at last night’s Met Gala in a crimson cut-out dress by Dolce and Gabbana, revealing a lot of leg and even a glimpse of her bra. The evening’s theme was “China: Through the Looking Glass”... More »
I lay in the hospital bed, feeling my heart pound with excitement. Today I was going to be a mother. Today I would finally see the face of the baby I had been feeling move and kick in my body for the last nine months. My labor had progressed and the doctor had come into... More »
This morning, I came across a video of a marriage proposal. Yes, I know that instead of wasting my time on the Internet I should be saving cats afflicted with lupus, or finding a solution to stabilize the world economy, but I told myself that a brief pause before reflecting on the strengthening of diplomatic... More »
The Met Gala isn’t exactly the most relaxing environment for celebrities, thanks to fancy, hard-to-get-on-and-off clothing, flashing cameras and people pulling them in every direction. It only seemed fitting, then, to ask some of the arriving stars what they do when it is time to unwind. Some couldn’t come up with a good answer, more... More »
There are many different approaches you can take if you want to promote your brand. Out of all of your options, sponsoring an event might be one of the best. You can get your name out there, connect with a community, and show that you’re a brand with strong values. Of course, sponsoring an event... More »
With National Nurses Week kicking off May 6 and the nursing industry expected to grow faster than any other occupation through 2022, the leading personal finance social network WalletHub conducted an in-depth analysis of 2015âs Best & Worst States for Nurses. read more Source: Professional Womans Magazine
Rihanna owned the red carpet at the 2015 Met Gala on Monday night in her lengthy gold cape, looking nothing short of royalty. But as the evening went on, the clothing came off, as shown by Beyoncé and Kim Kardashian‘s barely-there dresses. And all queens need to shed their cloak when it’s time to party.... More »
The 2015 Met Gala red carpet was spectacular — and we savored every last second of it, since this year organizers banned the use of social media once all attendees were inside the star-studded event. But it was a surprise to no one that the rule was boldly broken. Kim Kardashian West, Kanye West, Lady... More »
These days, braids are appearing on red carpets everywhere. And, last night’s MET Gala was no exception.âI was inspired by the cut outs and crochet lacing on Jourdan’s dress,â says Lacy Redway, who worked with Jourdan Dunn for the Costume Institute Benefit Gala at the MET. âIt inspired me to mimic the pattern by designing... More »
These days, braids are appearing on red carpets everywhere. And, last night’s MET Gala was no exception.âI was inspired by the cut outs and crochet lacing on Jourdan’s dress,â says Lacy Redway, who worked with Jourdan Dunn for the Costume Institute Benefit Gala at the MET. âIt inspired me to mimic the pattern by designing... More »
Some of history’s unsung innovators get their due in the new book Headstrong: 52 Women Who Changed Science — and the World by Rachel Swaby. A sample of the distinguished discoverers…. By Zoe Donaldson @media only screen and (min-width : 500px) {.ethanmobile { display: none; } } Like Us On Facebook | Follow Us On... More »
Jen Lewis’ rather unorthodox email signature reads “Conceptual Artist & Menstrual Designer.” It seems that a menstrual designer is pretty much what it sounds like — one who is inspired to explore and share the aesthetic merits of a usually reviled and quickly discarded material. For example, Lewis’ macrophotography project “Beauty in Blood” asks viewers... More »
May the fourth be with you. There are two types of people in this world. People who acknowledge and celebrate “Star Wars” on the fourth day of May, and people you would never want to hang out with anyway. This is for the former. Here’s a collection of Monday’s best “Star Wars” bits, care of... More »
As a poet, Maggie Nelson is concerned with the sufficiency of words — their ability to accurately convey how we feel, and who we are. As a visual artist, her partner Harry Dodge is less convinced. So when the two met and fell in love, a life event that her new memoir, The Argonauts, centers... More »
A student at Duke University hung a noose from a tree on the Durham, North Carolina, campus on April 1. This came about a week after the university began investigating reports that a group of white men had harassed a black female. The men were reportedly singing the same racist chant, which casually uses the... More »
Meet the WE Magazine for Women – Woman in Business: Business Woman Taj Hunter Waite, Interior Designer  and owner of All Things Taj, LLC Tell us about your business. All Things Taj is an interior design firm in South Florida.  We provide traditional design services locally and Virtual Design Services nationwide.  Through the virtual design process... More »
Although the theme for the fête was Chinese-inspired, Tarajiâs hairstylist had a different idea for the star’s hair. “We were inspired by Balenciaga designer, Alexander Wang,â says celebrity hairstylist Ursula Stephen. âHe envisioned a sleek, clean and long look to showcase her amazing earrings. I kept it modern by creating a short center part and... More »
Lead Yourself First – Indispensable Lessons in Business and in Life by Michelle Ray Lead Yourself First! is filled with engaging stories and advice to help people everywhere live life to the fullest and take the lead in any work or personal challenge. By applying Michelle Rayâs simple, powerful life-changing lessons, you will discover how... More »
In what is his first foray into politics, Republican Ben Carson has announced his intent to run for president in 2016. Carson, a former neurosurgeon at Johns Hopkins Hospital, made the announcement earlier today at his launch event in Detroit.”I’m not a politician,” he said at the event. “I don’t want to be a politician because... More »
As one of her first acts as attorney general, Loretta Lynch has announced a pilot program that will devote $20 million to the purchasing and implementation of body cameras for police officers.The Body-Worn Camera Pilot Partnership Program, which was announced last week, is one of the first legs of President Obama’s $75 million investment to... More »
Years after a group of Black mothers were told that their babies had died shortly after childbirth, the women are questioning the claims.The inquiries surrounding the infants’ deaths arose after 76-year-old Zella Jackson Price was recently sought out by her now 50-year-old daughter, whoâd been placed in foster care and was eventually adopted by a... More »
Meet Meridith Elliott Powell –Â Business Growth Expert: Speaker, Coach, Author Tell us about your business. I am a business growth expert, working with companies helping them take their teams and their organizations to the next level. I do that through my work as a certified coach, motivational speaker, workshop leader and strategist. My business takes... More »
Prince is slated to release a song inspired by the protests in Baltimore, but he isn’t the first musician to respond to injustice through song. Source: Essence
We unscramble the claims on the carton to give you the hard-boiled facts. By Leslie Goldman 1. The Label: Omega-3 Enriched What it means: The animals’ feed boasts added omega-3 fatty acids, typically from flaxseed, fish oil, or algae. Eggs-tra healthy? Yes. Eggs from one popular omega-enhanced brand contain 225 milligrams of omega-3s each; a... More »
After living in New York for five years, I recently moved to San Francisco. Neither city is clearly superior, but there are some distinct differences… Via The Cooper Review Via The Cooper Review Via The Cooper Review Via The Cooper Review Via The Cooper Review Via The Cooper Review Via The Cooper Review Via The... More »
For those of you who weren’t lucky enough to hear Britney Spears and Iggy Azalea’s new song “Pretty Girls” in an Uber car on Sunday, fear not — the track is officially here. The song initially leaked online Saturday, but Spears and Azalea urged their fans to hold out for the official release. The pop... More »
“When I was younger, I always admired and was fascinated by older women,” photographer Lola Flash explained to The Huffington Post. “Now, I am both curious about what kind of seasoned woman I will become, as well as outraged that women, in general, do not receive the respect they deserve. In particular, older women.” Flash... More »
This is one story from Huff/Post50’s new series “This Will Be Our Year: 15 Women Over 50 Shaking Things Up In 2015.” We’ll be following 15 remarkable ladies throughout the year as they make a radical change in their lives, whether it’s embarking on a 500-mile hike, starting a new career or attempting to find... More »
Many of my patients with fibromyalgia carry with them the daily burden of fatigue, âall over body pain,â sleep problems, mood symptoms, and sometimes even irritable bowel symptoms and palpitations. These are just some of the examples of symptoms associated with fibromyalgia. So, for patients dealing with this disease on a daily basis, it can... More »
We all know that neglectful, dysfunctional, and/or abusive parenting patterns can have long-term negative effects on children. Marianna Klebanov draws on new research to explain just how deep and significant the effects of bad parenting actually are. We all intuitively know that the way a child is parented has a deep and indelible impact on... More »
B.B. King has shared that he is in hospice care at his home in Las Vegas.According to the New York Post, the 89-year-old Blues legend posted a thanks to his fans on his official website saying, “I am in home hospice care at my residence in Las Vegas. Thanks to all for your well wishes and... More »
Beyonce has given 3 teenage girls the chance of a lifetime.According to Vibe, sisters Chloe and Halle Bailey, ages 17 and 15 respectively and 16-year-old Sophie Beem have been scouted by Beyonce’s Parkwood Entertainment and offered multiyear contracts.Court documents have been filed and are up for review due to the girls’ ages.The Bailey sisters, who... More »
Marvel has recently come under fire for its allegedly sexist treatment of its character Black Widow, played by Scarlett Johansson in “Avengers: Age of Ultron.” But, thanks to “Saturday Night Live,” we now finally have the spinoff movie Black Widow fans deserve — because Marvel totally “gets women,” you guys. In the spoof trailer, Black... More »
I don’t know about you, but I’m overwhelmed by all of the numerical lists that have somehow found the exact number of things I need to do… or give up… or add…or change… in order to be a happier, more fulfilled, better person. All of this well-intended advice is making me question how much bandwidth I... More »
Stop right now, thank you very much — the Spice Girls just reunited, and it was amazing! Saturday was David Beckham’s birthday, thus the perfect occasion to get (almost all) of Victoria Beckham’s former girl band members together. Posh Spice was joined by Geri Halliwell, Melanie Chisholm and Emma Bunton (sadly, no Scary Spice in... More »
Photos from the Collection of Yvonne Barteau I have long been impressed by Yvonne Barteau. She is not only one of the nation’s most accomplished dressage riders, but as a Post-50 woman, she continues to excel as a performer and trainer. As a riding enthusiast myself, I was very excited to be invited to this... More »
A new feature-length documentary follows the social justice activism of three American nuns deemed “radical” by the Vatican. Drawing on the brave commitments to social justice of Sisters Simone Campbell, Jean Hughes and Chris Schenk — all members of activist group Nuns on the Bus — “Radical Grace” explores what it really means to be... More »
The stage is set for Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao to square off Saturday at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. If you just havenât had the time to read up on what you need to know about the fight, donât worry. Weâve pulled together the 11 most important statistics to remember heading into the... More »
Today, in questionable HR decisions: Alibaba has apologized and pulled a job ad seeking a “programmer encouragement specialist.” Requirements for the since-deleted position, as translated by Quartz, include an “adequately stunning” appearance and someone who might be an “open-minded lolita” like adult film star Sora Aoi or the South Korean actress Song Hye-kyo. The person... More »
Floyd Mayweather has blocked CNNâs Rachel Nichols and ESPNâs Michelle Beadle from obtaining press credentials for his Saturday night fight against Manny Pacquiao, according to tweets posted by the two journalists Saturday afternoon. I, along with @Rachel__Nichols, have been banned from the MGM Grand Arena for the fight tonight by the Mayweather camp. #TheFightGame â... More »
FX has picked up John Singleton’s newest pilot, Snowfall. The project, focusing on the beginnings of the crack cocaine epidemic in Los Angeles, was originally set at Showtime but has found a new home, reports Deadline. Set in the early 1980s, the drama will follow three main characters, ambitious dealer Franklin Saint, former wrestler and now gangster... More »
Yay! Itâs a girl. Now that the new royal daughter is here, we can focus completely on her name.  Will it be Alice, a favorite with bookmakers? Diana, the crowd-pleasing choice? Elizabeth, the most royal name of all? Or maybe something completely different? Here, the seven top contenders: Alexandra Alexander was said to be the Duchess of... More »
HBO has greenlit comedy series pilot ‘Brothers in Atlanta’According to Deadline, the series created by and starring Diallo Riddle and Bashir Salahuddin, will follow struggling entertainers as they try to navigate relationships and life in Atlanta. Langston, is an Atlanta native and an aspiring DJ whose career has hit a lull because can’t seem to focus... More »
Meet Lori Judge, Founder/Broker-in-Charge of Judge Realty – a Woman in Business Tell us about your business. We focus on residential sales, leasing, property management, commercial sales, leasing, and property/asset management. Judge Realty has been highly invested in the Savannah community since opening our doors. Because we are a locally owned and operated boutique brokerage,... More »
The ladies of Twitter never fail to brighten our days with their brilliant — but succinct — wisdom. Each week, HuffPost Women rounds up hilarious 140-character musings. For this week’s great tweets from women, scroll through the list below. Then visit our Funniest Tweets From Women page for our past collections. Is there any data... More »
Sometimes it can be difficult to spot the signs that your relationship is over. Maybe things aren’t as good as they used to be. Perhaps one of you has been unhappy recently and you can’t figure out why. Here are 10 signs that your relationship is over. 1. Who Are You? When you first started... More »
LONDON (AP) â Prolific crime and mystery writer Ruth Rendell, perhaps best known for her Chief Inspector Wexford novels, died Saturday, said her publisher, Penguin Random House. She was 85. The cause of death was not announced, but Rendell had suffered a serious stroke in January. She was one of Britain’s most popular crime novelists... More »
One by one they join the spontaneous discussion in the coffee shop. One woman who had just been focused on her laptop approaches, saying, “I’m going through this same thing with my mother. She’s 85. Do you mind if I join in?” “No, no, it’s fine,” comes the echo from three others. “I’ve been looking... More »
Military veterans are at least twice as likely as civilians to hold high paying jobs… Source: Black Enterprise
This weekend’s bout between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao is poised to rake in more… Source: Black Enterprise
I’m From Driftwood is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit archive for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer stories. New stories are posted on the site every Wednesday. We’ve all been there: You see someone cute on the subway but don’t know what to do or if you should chat them up. Simone Davis recalls finding herself in... More »
When you have two great fighters squaring off, everyone has a favorite – here are… Source: Black Enterprise
UP network and American Black Film Festival present a series competition for screenwriters. Source: Black Enterprise
If you ask most middle class people whatâs the best way to grow money, many… Source: Black Enterprise
Kitchen Surfing is a catering website that makes it affordable and easy to bring a… Source: Black Enterprise
Former “Cosby Show” actress Lili Bernard and writer Sammie Mayes on Friday came forward with sexual assault allegations against Bill Cosby in a press conference in New York City. The women stood next to attorney Gloria Allred, who is representing many of Cosby’s alleged victims. Allred says Cosby raped Bernard in New Jersey, a state... More »
Nearly 500 people so far have signed an online petition demanding changes in how sexual violence and harassment are handled at Saint Mary’s College in Notre Dame, Indiana. Students, faculty and alumnae from the Catholic women’s college symbolically delivered the petition to the college president’s office on Thursday. Saint Mary’s, a sister school to the... More »
Members of Congress, educational advocates, and college students packed a meeting room on Capitol Hill on April 28 to launch a new group devoted to promoting and protecting the interests of the nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Source: Essence
A scientific journal sparked a Twitter firestorm when it rejected two female scientists’ work partly because the paper they submitted did not have male co-authors. Evolutionary geneticists Fiona Ingleby and Megan Head collaborated on a study of gender bias in academia. They found that women with a PhD in biology published fewer articles than their... More »
Baltimore businesses are still dealing with the aftermath of riots and a curfew, but have… Source: Black Enterprise
Actress Jenifer Lewis will be honored at the ABFF celebration for her outstanding career and… Source: Black Enterprise
Bo Quickel understands the way to stop sex trafficking comes down to simple economics. “I want to end slavery,” he told WLTX News. “So in order to end slavery, I have to focus 100 percent on the demand.” Quickel is the founder of Vigilante Truth, a faith-based nonprofit under Vigilante Truckers that aims to educate... More »
Things are going pretty well for Elizabeth Banks. Her career as an actress has taken off to the point that she’s almost a household name, appearing alongside the likes of Jennifer Lawrence in “The Hunger Games” franchise. And now, she’s directing the much-anticipated return of the Barden Bellas in “Pitch Perfect 2.” But while discussing... More »
Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby brought charges against six police officers in the death… Source: Black Enterprise
The Annual Miss Nigeria USA Pageant to take place at renowned Alvin Ailey Theater in… Source: Black Enterprise
Facts about Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby who was in charge of overseeing the… Source: Black Enterprise
Sabrina Peterson, founder of Glam University and Girl Power Sleep Over, is changing the face… Source: Black Enterprise
The US Army gives you a great opportunity to get on-the-job training and try different… Source: Black Enterprise
On April 27, 2015, Farah Jasmine Griffin interviewed Morrison before a standing-room audience. Here, exclusively to ESSENCE, we present the full conversation between two powerful intellectualsâportions of which appeared on the tablet edition of the magazine.Many of ESSENCE’s readers love The Bluest Eye. As with that earlier novel, God Help the Child is, in part,... More »
Did you know that lying about your heart symptoms could save your life? It’s called the “Yentl syndrome” and it was coined in 1991 by then-NIH Director Dr. Bernadine Healy. It describes how women had to misrepresent their symptoms to get the same life-saving heart treatment as men. Turns out that the syndrome still exists.... More »
There are certain people I recognize as particularly successful in promoting networking, especially in the women’s career movement. Sheryl Sandberg has started a significant movement towards empowering women’s careers and encouraging higher-level women and their successors to form mentor/mentee relationships. There are a number of career experts and public speakers who talk about the importance... More »
This Mother’s Day, like this past Christmas I won’t be able to speak with my mom and tell her I love her. (And this isn’t because I’m in prison, but because I’ve spoken out about prison conditions and have had my phone privileges rescinded). I say not this to say “poor me,” but to think... More »
New York City workers and immigrants are joining the fight for justice in the case of Freddie Gray. The May 1st Coalition for Worker & Immigrant Rights, which holds a rally for workers’ rights every year, is devoting its march to Gray and the ongoing issue of police brutality.The New York City march, scheduled for... More »
“This corporate job crushes my soul, with the weight of hopeless doom. I’ll quit someday, til’ then I’ll raid, free bagels in the conference room.” Clever rhymes like the above are the signature prose of Quarter Life Poetry, a collection of illustrations and poems, posted both on Tumblr and Instagram, that sum up the trying-to-get-your-shit-together... More »
On Saturday night, Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao will finally face off in whatâs been dubbed, âThe Fight of the Century.â It will be a record-breaking fight in terms of its purse, Pay-Per-View costs and, presumably, viewership. However, its also generated intense criticism of Mayweather due to his atrocious and horrifying record of violence against... More »
“Does it count if she’s drunk?” Obviously. “If she changes her mind while you’re doing it, is that still rape?” Are you serious? Of course it is rape. “If she invites you into her room, that means she’ll let you do whatever you want, right?” Do people actually think that? We are sitting around a... More »
The Mayweather-Pacquiao fight, scheduled to go down tomorrow night, has people shelling out thousands of dollars for what could be the fight of the centuryâat least, until the rematch.The tickets, priced at well over $1,000, sold out in 60 seconds flat, giving non-promoters a very small window to snatch them up. The Vegas fight is... More »
Founder of BridgeEdU Wes Moore will join Black Enterprise in a Twitter Chat to talk… Source: Black Enterprise
Renee Hornbuckle CEO of Insight Development Strategists shares experiential wisdom in confronting, managing and overcoming… Source: Black Enterprise
Renee Hornbuckle CEO of Insight Development Strategists shares experiential wisdom in confronting, managing and overcoming… Source: Black Enterprise
Generation Y is not the most entrepreneurial generation despite popular belief but that could change. Source: Black Enterprise
Dani McClain, a contributor for The Nation, took issue with conclusions drawn from a recent New York Times article which estimated that incarceration and young deaths are largely responsible for 1.5 million “missing” black men who are no longer active participants in society. McClain told HuffPost Live on Wednesday that the article failed to address... More »
Upon arriving at Adelaide Airport on a dreary Monday morning, three immigration officers pulled me aside for 45 minutes, asking me why I’d bother visiting South Australia’s capital. It wasn’t a surprise. I’m black, I’m perplexingly cheerful, I’m a woman, and I was traveling to Adelaide alone without any discernible reason. After searching my luggage... More »
Stacey Dash is defending comments she made on “The Meredith Vieira Show” about the wage gap. On Wednesday, Dash, an actress and Fox News contributor, sat down with Vieira to discuss gender inequality in Hollywood. Their conversation came a few days after the release of a spoof video starring Huffington Post editor-at-large Rita Wilson for... More »
The age-old question: to have or not to have kids at the wedding. Brides- and grooms-to-be go back and forth debating this, when in reality, many of those pint-sized guests would rather eat a heaping plate of brussels sprouts or have their iPad privileges revoked than attend some dumb wedding. BuzzFeed partnered with America’s Funniest... More »
Our World with Black Enterprise sits down with some of the leading executives in today’s… Source: Black Enterprise
Beyond jockeying for position, battling for a title, and solidifying legacies – thereâs a lot… Source: Black Enterprise
Wearing white is a sign of confidence. Knowing that you’ll have to battle street grime, dirty seats and the prospect of food and drink stains that day, everyone knows you decided to choose cool clothes over fear. Now, clothing company Elizabeth & Clarke is trying to totally eliminate the fear of wearing white by making... More »
Photographer Cate DePrisco‘s new Instagram movement might just revolutionize the world of birth photography. Earlier this year, the Kansas-based artist launched a photography business, Instagram account and dedicated hashtag called #InstaBirthStory. Through these initiatives, DePrisco works to document “the whole birth story,” beyond actual birth and the baby’s first breath. “There’s SO much more to... More »
All three kids are actually in bed by 8 p.m. So instead of just flopping into bed, exhausted, I decide to take a bath. About 10 solid seconds of sheer bliss transpire before I hear the hinge squeak. It briefly crosses my mind that it could be a serial killer. But I’m too relaxed to... More »
WASHINGTON — Marilyn Mosby walked up to a podium surrounded by TV cameras on Friday morning and dropped a bomb: At her direction, the city of Baltimore is charging six police officers with crimes including second-degree murder, manslaughter and assault in the death of Freddie Gray. Gray, a 25-year-old black man, died last month after... More »
“My job is not to document a story, or see right or wrong — you must step out of the way and allow the picture to enter the camera,” explains British-Israeli and Berlin-based artist, Yishay Garbansz. Her latest show is the solo exhibition “Severed Connection: Do what I say or they will kill you” at... More »
<ess_youtube<[YOUTUBE-ID:w5EIjwn1g6k#t=809]”We have probable cause to file criminal charges.”Those were the words many have been waiting to hear from Baltimore State Attorney Marilyn Mosby who announced this morning that six arresting officers have been charged in the death of Freddie Gray, which has been ruled a homicide.At the 2:58 mark of the video, Mosby detailed the... More »
This week the NFL Draft invades Chicago and I too will be heading back to my hometown to talk about some significant changes being made to football on the youth level. Football has always been a part of my life and the fabric of this great city. I had a dad who coached youth football... More »
“I realize I need to love myself more!” I hear people say that a lot these days. Self-love is hip now. Even my 64 year old mother, who hates Internet listacles, emailed me an article the other day called “5 Ways to Love Yourself Before You Leave the House.” “Read that,” my mom said on... More »
The cultural roots of the warrior/hunter man and the feminine/passive-gatherer woman run deep. The princess and the knight in shining armor are one reflection of this mentality, which is too often employed today. Girls may be indoctrinated with the idea that romance and a lasting commitment by a partner will present itself with magical, fairy... More »
Katy Perry is going back to her roots. The singer has dyed her hair nearly every color of the rainbow, but perhaps blondes really do have more fun. While the 30-year-old is a natural blonde, we’re so used to her raven locks that she’s almost completely unrecognizable with a platinum ‘do on the cover of... More »
A high school has taken down ridiculous posters that criticize young women who engage in sexual activity on prom night. Lincoln High School, a public school in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, came under fire after a student at the school shared the poster with her older brother, who then posted it on Reddit. (Story continues below.) The... More »
With Mother’s Day coming right around the corner, it is important to remember everything they have done to get us where we are today. I’m not sure about everyone else, but I certainly would not be who I am without my wonderful mom and here’s why: 1. You taught me what it means to be... More »
Six police officers have been charged in the death of Freddie Gray, which has been declared a homicide. At a press conference this morning, stateâs attorney Marilyn Mosby announced that the state is pressing criminal charges against the officers responsible for Gray’s death. Source: Essence
By: Agata Blaszczak-Boxe Published: April 30, 2015 04:04am ET on LiveScience. Some women may get more benefit than others from doing the same type of exercise, and genes are part of the reason why, a new study finds. Women in the study who had certain genetic markers gained weight after following a strength-training regimen for... More »
Life changes in more ways than those that we’re acutely aware of after divorce. When you divorce without children, the initial phases are emotional, financial and sometimes fairly deep, but you generally get through it, and go your separate ways. When you divorce with children, those phases stretch on forever. One of the last of... More »
When I read the story about #DancingMan it broke heart, then made it sing! Somebody caught a man dancing, and took photos of him while making fun of him. #DancingMan saw what they were doing, and hung his head in shame. The caption of the original post read: “Saw this specimen trying to dance the... More »
If you have not seen “Grey’s Anatomy” Season 11, Episode 22, “She’s Leaving Home,” DO NOT continue reading. Spoilers ahead! Fans of “Grey’s Anatomy” were still recovering from last week’s episode and had barely accepted that Derek Shepherd (Patrick Dempsey) was actually killed off, when their fears were confirmed — it wasn’t a horrible dream... More »
As an executive at a company whose slogan is #NoBackRow, there is a daily blur between personal family time and commitment to moving our fast-paced ed tech business at 2U, Inc. forward. The day begins at 6 a.m. with email and ends when it ends with email; that’s how we keep our bi-coastal and international... More »
Your gynecologist has heard it all — so why do women so often shy away from talking about their sexual health? From yeast infections to HPV, three female gynecologists share in the above #OWNSHOW video the things they want all women to know about their bodies. Beware Yeast Infection Risks Dr. Michele Curtis says all... More »
Lots of women will tell you — eagerly — about the things they gave up to become a wife and mother. They usually begin with their careers, and then move down the List of Unhappiness into things like freedom, financial independence and a sense of identity. Let’s face facts. It’s true. You give up a... More »
The year 2015 has already given us a new Toni Morrison masterpiece and a brilliant sophomore opus from Hanya Yanagihara, as well as a few dazzling debuts, but the summer ahead looks no less promising. We’ve compiled a few of the enticing reads we’re most excited for in the next few, hopefully warmer, months. The... More »
Melissa Rivers gave her first televised interview since her mother’s death to the “Today” show’s Matt Lauer, and though the full interview will air on Monday, May 4, a clip shows Melissa discussing Joan Rivers’ hospital stay. “I just couldn’t believe what I was seeing. It … it becomes very surreal,” she told Lauer. According... More »
BEIJING — When Ma Fahong approached the immigration desk at Los Angeles International Airport, the customs agent had only two questions for her. âWhy are you coming to the U.S.?â âIâm here to have a baby.â âHow much cash do you have on you?â âI only have $1,000 in cash, but I have a debit... More »
PARIS, May 1 (Reuters) – Three topless women from the Femen activist group, making Nazi salutes, disrupted a May Day speech by French far-right leader Marine Le Pen on Friday attacking her political rivals. After elections in which her anti-EU party gained power in local and regional elections across France, Le Pen has sought to... More »
Mark Horoszowski and Derk Norde believe the world needs more skilled people solving real problems — not tourists hoping to give back during their next vacation. That’s why they created MovingWorlds — an online platform that connects talented people with causes around the globe that can benefit from their expertise. The Seattle-based group expects to... More »
When we learned that Cindy Crawford decided to keep her now-iconic birthmark because of her mom’s support, it gave us reassurance to accept our very own “imperfections.” Whether small like this baby’s heart-shaped leg mark or as large as professional dancer Cassandra Naud’s pigmented patch under her right eye, birthmarks may draw cruel glances and... More »
Just past 9:30 on a Wednesday morning in March, after she drove 20 minutes to drop her son, Jack, off at preschool, after she trekked back for an hour across the Washington metro area into Fairfax, Va., for work, and long, long after she answered her first email, Maria Simon sat in a windowless conference... More »
Even an Oscar winner like Helen Hunt feels the immense challenges of being a woman in Hollywood, she told HuffPost Live on Thursday. When host Alyona Minkovski asked about the idea that fewer and fewer roles are available to actresses as they get older, Hunt argued it’s not about age but about being a woman... More »
After upping your eyeglass prescription to accommodate the swarm of CGI effects hurled around in just about every summer blockbuster, try taking it down a peg with a few smaller-scale movies. This summer’s indie slate serves up several comedies (many revolving around sex), a few unconventional biopics (Brian Wilson! David Foster Wallace!) and some stirring... More »
What kind of world do you want for your family in 2030? That’s the question the United Nations Foundation and Johnson & Johnson are posing at this year’s Moms +SocialGood event, an annual one-day conference in New York City where celebrities, advocates, political leaders and mothers gather in person and via social media to discuss... More »
Heidi Julavits felt trapped. While vacationing in Germany with a friend, she reluctantly set out on a drive up a narrow, icy road. The further they travelled, the steeper and riskier the climb became. Terrified by her inability to change course — the road had shrunken to the narrow width of the car — she... More »
“Therapy” is often regarded as an unsavory word, viewed as an admission that someone’s not totally together. But here’s the reality: There’s absolutely nothing wrong with needing or wanting to get help. Mental health is a landscape that many people still don’t understand (in fact, only 25 percent of people with mental illness feel that... More »
As told to Leigh Haber Tory Burch: In Color by Tory Burch with a foreword by Anna Wintour, is a multifaceted look book illustrating where the design icon finds inspiration. While some of her sources (Paris, Yves Saint Laurent, lush gardens) are to be expected, others –obscure poems, hip-hop artists, apricots — provide a deeper... More »
We’re no strangers to the intense emotion of outfit envy. Every time Emma Watson, Solange Knowles, or any of our other favorite style stars step out, we say a silent prayer requesting that their outfits somehow magically appear in our closets. But it’s one thing to covet celebrity wardrobes, and quite another when it’s the... More »
When I was in high school my friends and I were in and out of each other’s homes several times a week. At the time I’m sure we thought our mothers were old. They weren’t, but when you are young anyone over 30 seems ancient. Of that particular group of friends only two of them... More »
The Shops at ESSENCE, our festival’s premiere shopping destination, provides an outlet for talented artists to share their creations with the world. Â Many return year after year because with over 550,000 attendees, ESSENCE Fest is often their most successful place of business. Â This year, we want to highlight some of our most popular artists to... More »
You’ve already spent several months planning your vacation. You’ve chosen your destination, and you’ve reserved your flight and hotel. The next item on your to-do list is to decide what to do while you’re there. Deciding which tours to take can be exciting and frustrating at the same time. If you booked your airline and... More »
By Paula Pant, WiserAdvisor.com contributor Congratulations, you’ve gotten a tax refund! Now, what are you going to do next? If the only answer that comes to mind is a cheeky “I’m going to Disney World!” never fear. Here are a few better ways to spend that windfall that will help you set yourself up for... More »
You’ve seen celebrity clinical psychologist Dr. Sherry Blake, author of The Single Married Woman: True Stories of Why Women Feel All Alone in Their Marriages, keep the Braxton sisters calm on the hit show Braxton Family Values. Now it’s your turn to sit in her chair…Dr. Source: Essence