Steel City Legacy Gala Makes History with Alabama’s First-Ever Met Gala-Inspired Experience, Celebrating Birmingham’s Legacy Builders and Awarding More Than $40,000 in Scholarships and Grants July 30, 2026 Birmingham’s brightest changemakers took center stage July 18th as the Steel City Legacy Gala made history with Alabama’s first-ever Met Gala-inspired experience, transforming the… Continue Reading
Kacie Luaders Is Building the Blueprint for a More Sustainable Creative Economy July 30, 2026 For many creatives, building a career often means wearing multiple hats. Few, however, have successfully transformed those diverse skills into a business that not… Continue Reading
Katt Williams Fronts TextNow’s First Major Brand Campaign, and the Target is Your Phone Bill July 30, 2026 “Way Too Smart To Pay Dumb” Is the Campaign Your Wireless Carrier Has Been Dreading” SAN FRANCISCO & WATERLOO, ON — July 28, 2026 — TextNow, the original… Continue Reading
Young M.A Opens Up on Health, Healing, and Her Next Era in Candid Breakfast Club Conversation July 30, 2026 On June 26, in a globally broadcast episode of The Breakfast Club—aired live weekdays across Netflix and iHeartMedia platforms—hosts Charlamagne Tha God, DJ Envy,… Continue Reading
Children of Blood and Bone Unveils Epic First Trailer at Star-Studded Brooklyn Launch Event July 30, 2026 The anticipation surrounding Children of Blood and Bone reached new heights on Monday, July 27, as filmmakers, cast members, and industry leaders gathered at… Continue Reading
Beverly “BJ” Rouse Finds Power in Quiet Storytelling with First Fruit July 30, 2026 Some films ask audiences to chase explosive moments. Others ask them to slow down and listen. Filmmaker Beverly “BJ” Rouse belongs firmly in the… Continue Reading
Halimah Basheer: Carrying Forward a Legacy of Healing, Leadership, and Community Empowerment July 28, 2026 In communities across the country, effective leadership is often defined not only by vision, but by a commitment to service and a willingness to… Continue Reading
Courtney Adeleye Charts a New Course with Watch & Sea Beauty July 26, 2026 There are entrepreneurs who build successful businesses, and then there are visionaries who redefine what success looks like. Courtney Adeleye belongs firmly in the… Continue Reading
Inside ESSENCE Festival 2026: Where Black Women, Bold Conversations and Unforgettable Stars Took Center Stage July 20, 2026 There are a few places where a Grammy winner, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, a former First Lady, a bestselling author, a beauty founder, a… Continue Reading
A New Era of Storytelling: Malynda Hale on Bull Street, Legacy, and Creating Space for Black Women July 19, 2026 Multi-hyphenate creative Malynda Hale continues to redefine what it means to lead with purpose. An actress, singer-songwriter, director, podcast host, activist, and mother, Hale… Continue Reading