Miles College alumna Alexia Jayy (real name Bri Jackson), a mother of three from Irvington, Alabama, has made history as the first Black woman to win NBC’s “The Voice.” Jayy secured the Season 29 title on April 14, marking a historic moment in the show’s
By Jamal Watson The Atlanta University Center Consortium has announced the launch of Season Three of the Spike Fellows at Gersh program, continuing its partnership with Oscar-winning director Spike Lee and The Gersh Agency to create pathways for students from historically Black
Former Black-ish star Marsai Martin is bringing a super exciting Labor Day weekend event to Texas Southern University. The Sai Summer Cookout, organized by Martin, is an annual event designed to bring the community together in a fun and meaningful way. This year, it will be held
By Sydney Goitia-Doran, The Seattle Medium Kennedy Catholic High School student Moniah Gabriel had not attended a pageant before, let alone participated in one. But after her mother signed her up for the Miss HBCU Teen 2025 pageant and her community voiced their
The world of music is mourning the loss of Ozzy Osbourne, the iconic frontman of Black Sabbath whose singular voice and flamboyant persona helped launch heavy metal into the stratosphere. Osbourne died Tuesday at age 76, his family announced. He was surrounded
A groundbreaking halftime spectacle transforms television recognition for historically Black colleges The entertainment world is buzzing after Beyoncé’s Christmas Day halftime performance earned four prestigious Emmy nominations, marking a watershed moment for historically Black colleges and universities in mainstream media recognition. The
Simone Biles won two trophies at the ESPYS on Wednesday night, including the women’s best athlete award. The 11-time Olympic medalist claimed the night’s first award, best championship performance for her efforts at the Paris Games. She won three golds and a
ESSENCE and MeetBoston announce Inaugural ESSENCE Kickoff Classic at Harvard Stadium This Labor Day Weekend. This Historic event brings HBCU football to Boston for the first time, uniting culture, community, and college athletics like never before. BOSTON, July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ESSENCE, the premier media and
The 2025 HBCU First LOOK Film Festival has tapped actress, producer, and entrepreneur Marsai Martin as its Creative Ambassador, organizers announced today. The third annual festival will take place at Howard University from November 6–8, 2025, continuing its mission to spotlight young, diverse voices in
By Ronda Racha Penrice Following six Tony nominations and two wins, the Pulitzer Prize-winning family drama “Purpose is losing its onstage matriarch. LaTanya Richardson Jackson will perform with the original Broadway cast for the last time Sunday as the show heads toward the
As television cameras role on a new season of Bravo’s reality series Married to Medicine, some may be wondering if Dr. Heavenly Kimes’ announcement Monday that she’s running for office is just for show. The 54-year-old dentist, known for bringing the drama on the
