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Photo Credit: Antoine DeBrill Special Performances by Elle Varner, Avery Sunshine, Johnny Gill, Marvin Sapp and K-Ci of Jodeci Show to Air on TV One in 2019 Washington, DC (December 11, 2018)– Sunday evening, Urban One hosted the inaugural URBAN ONE HONORS Awards show at The Anthem in Washington, DC. The star-studded show, hosted by comedian […]
Missouri City native Yolanda Ford unseated incumbent mayor Allen Owen in this past weekend’s run-off election to become the city’s first female and first African American mayor. Empower Magazine had a chance to get an up-close look at Ford’s vision and goals for the city following her historic win. Q. What motivated you to run […]
Songstress and survivor TaKeshia “Hollywood” Chapple talks about her journey, childhood abuse and passion for music. Q: Where were you born and how did your family influence your path? A: I was born in Shreveport, Louisiana. I have a very innovative and creative family, so they influenced my path in many ways. First, by being […]
A teen life coach shares her insights into how teachers and parents can protect kids without cutting them off from their friends. By Sheri Gazitt The issue of student safety is top-of-mind for schools across the country right now, and keeping kids safe online should definitely be a part of that conversation. Cyber-bullying affects more […]
Photo Caption: LOS ANGELES, CA. October 10, 2016: Kevin Hart at the Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony honoring Comedian Kevin Hart. | Photo Credit: Featureflash Photo Agency / Shutterstock.com Comedian Kevin Hart has stepped down from hosting the 91st Academy Awards a few days after announcing on Instagram that he would be fulfilling an “opportunity of […]
BYSB Talent Agents Christopher Young, Tay Smith, and Angela Brown Southeast super duo agents, Christopher Young and Tay Smith have joined forces with a new partner and launched BYSB Talent Agency. Teamed with talent agent Angela Brown, who cements their foundation in her Los Angeles headquarters, the agency is celebrating their first year in business! […]
Photo Caption: DangerMan and Stan Lee An evening of celebration will mark the 20th anniversary for DangerMan, America’s Real Life Urban Super Hero, at the Third Annual 2018 DangerMan Hero Awards, taking place on Saturday, Dec. 8 at the California African American Museum (CAAM). During the affair, DangerMan will pay homage to his friend and […]
Photo caption: l-r, , 10-year old cancer survivor Van Johnson and NFL player and cancer survivor, Dominic “Billy” Austin “Super Van Tackles Cancer” shares a story inspired by the real-life journey of Van Johnson and his family as well as former NFL player Dominic Austin’s own football-ending cancer diagnosis HOUSTON (Nov. 20, 2018) – November […]
Photo credit: Divinci R’shon 15-year-old Iyanni Pradia was one of 18 young people honored for their outstanding community work, leadership, grades and skills at the Lemon-Lime Light Media 18 Under 18 gala held at the Buffalo Soldiers Museum. La’Torria Lemon, owner of Lemon-Lime Light Media and founder of Let’s Talk Teen Talk launched the awards […]
Empower Magazine provides a look at a young woman whose mission is to empower professionals through entrepreneurship, academia, leadership and advocacy by helping them to become the best version of themselves. Despite battling depression, low self-esteem and personal loss, Orobosa Owie has forged past life’s stumbling blocks to make an impact in her community and […]
