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Cocoa Brown shines in the indie film Twisted Hearts, revealing new layers of her talent. She talks about tapping into vulnerability, leading a nonprofit, and navigating motherhood and fame with grace. What initially drew you to the role of the therapist in Twisted Hearts? And how did you prepare to portray such an emotionally grounded…
Codebluu, founder of Hart Boyz Music Group, shares how he blends artistry with business—having indie distribution with Empire, and prepping for his career-spanning release, Cold Blues Classics. Let’s start from the beginning. Since founding Hart Boyz Music Group in 2014, can you walk us through the services you offer? Sure. Initially, we set out…
On Sunday, July 6th, the Black Excellence Brunch joined forces with the L’Oréal Group for a remarkable celebration during the Essence Festival weekend at the elegant Messina’s at the Terminal. This exclusive, invite-only affair brought together over 250 guests for an afternoon dedicated to honoring exceptional Black individuals across sports, entertainment, business, and culture. A…
As a publicist representing talent at the Essence Festival, my experience was far from that of the average attendee. While I cherish the Essence Festival for celebrating everything that makes the Black community vibrant and resilient, I also recognize that it isn’t perfect. The festival encompasses a wealth of culture, artistry, and conversation, but it…
This year’s ESSENCE Festival of Culture in New Orleans was poised to be a masterclass in Black celebration, bringing together a diverse array of talent and showcasing the beauty of our heritage. But instead of uniting generations through music and community, the festival was marred by production woes, leadership changes, and an unmistakable shift in…
You keep letting go of one toxic person just to replace them with another dressed in a different kind of chaos. Different voice. Different face. Same emotional war. Same manipulation, just smoother. Same pain, just packaged better. You don’t need a new distraction; you need healing. Because if dysfunction feels like home, you’ll keep inviting…
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, former NBA player and University of Kentucky national champion, is now leading an important mission off the court. A lifelong stutterer, he is working to improve access to speech therapy and expand insurance coverage for those in the stuttering community. Through his nonprofit, Change & Impact, Inc., he is building partnerships, supporting individuals…
So you fell asleep during a meeting at work…now what? This is a touchy topic, especially for those who have been in this situation—including myself. One day, a Personnel & Organization (P&O) agent was giving a 15-minute presentation, and unfortunately, that’s when it happened–I nodded off—a couple of times. Although I apologized to my line…