November 2016

OWN’s Hit Series Welcome to Sweetie Pie’s Returns on Saturday

  With Thanksgiving right around the corner, OWN’s award-winning hit Welcome to Sweetie Pie’s returns with an all new season on Saturday, November 19 at 9/8c. In a press conference at OWN studios in Los Angeles, stars of the series Robbie Montgomery and Tim Norman, appeared in good spirits, in light of a recent family tragedy and reports of Miss Robbie […]

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PepsiCo Announces (STEM) Contest inspired by the upcoming film ‘Hidden Figures’

PepsiCo and 21st Century Fox, in partnership with the New York Academy of Sciences (NYAS), announces “The Search for Hidden Figures” – a new scholarship contest designed to help uncover the next generation of female leaders in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).  The program is inspired by the highly-anticipated feature film “Hidden Figures”, in

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Award-winning Political Journalist Gwen Ifill dies at 61

Award-winning PBS political reporter and vice-presidential-debate moderator Gwen Ifill passed away from cancer Monday in hospice care. She was 61. In April, Ifill took a leave from her position as the moderator and managing editor of Washington Week and co-anchor of PBS Newshour to address some health issues. At the time, a representative from the network said

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Denzel Washington and Viola Davis Magically Cover Essence

We are so loving the December issue of Essence featuring two award-winning Hollywood powerhouses for its split-cover. After scoring Tony Awards for their performances in the Broadway revival of Fences, Denzel Washington and Viola Davis reunite for the on-screen adaptation of Fences—playwright August Wilson’s seminal work about family, friendship and the bitter sting of lost dreams. Can anyone say, “Oscar Buzz”? Cover

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Black Women Who Ran and Won

Black Women ran and won in 2016 at all levels of government and decisively shattered the glass ceiling on Tuesday night’s election, reflecting their true, 23 million strong voting power. Read more at EBONY  Here’s a brief rundown of Black women who came out winners in this week’s historical election. U.S. Senate California Kamala Harris is the two-term Attorney

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Octavia Spencer to Produce and Star as Madam C.J. Walker

Zero Gravity Management (Beasts of No Nation) has optioned A’Lelia Bundles’ bestselling biography On Her Own Ground, the story of legendary African American entrepreneur and philanthropist Madam C.J. Walker, to develop as a limited series.  Oscar winner Octavia Spencer is attached to star as Walker and also will produce the project, written by Nicole Asher

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Kamala Harris Makes History as 2nd Black Woman Elected to U.S. Senate

  Kamala Harris, California’s Attorney General, made history last night, becoming only the second black woman to be elected to the U.S. Senate. Harris, 52, defeated democrat Loretta Sanchez, entered the Senate race after Barbara Boxer announced her intention to retire. The Democrat became an early front-runner in a crowded primary field. While there are 20

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Interview/Movie Review: Cast of ALMOST CHRISTMAS Delivers Holiday Magic

      Culturally rich in tradition and immersed with a whole lot of heart and humor, ALMOST CHRISTMAS delivers the perfect holiday film. In his third feature film, writer-director David E. Talbert (BAGGAGE CLAIM and FIRST SUNDAY) tells the hearty story of beloved patriarch, Walter Myers (Danny Glover), a recent widower who invites his

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