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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: Leslie Mann, Terry Crews, Danai Gurira, Christian Slater at the 76th annual Golden Globe Awards nominations on Thursday December 6, 2018 from the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA. The 76th Golden Globes are set to air on NBC on January 6, 2019. | Photo Credit: HFPA PHOTOGRAPHER Marvel’s block-buster “Black Panther” and […]
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 […]
Photo caption: Miss Houston Teen Kennedy Edwards crowned Miss Texas Teen USA | Photo credit: Select Studios It was a history-making night for Houston teen Kennedy Edwards who was crowned Miss Texas Teen USA 2019, last weekend at the Hilton Houston Post Oak, making her the first African American to hold the title. Edwards is […]
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 […]
