The 100 Women of Color Gala & Awards returns to Hartford this October, recognizing women whose work in business, education, government, public service, entertainment and entrepreneurship is strengthening communities across the region.

You’re leaving on a jet plane, and though you probably know when you’re going to be back again, you don’t know who’s going to be sitting in the next seat and what sounds you are going to have to put…

Designer/Actress Draya Michele and fiancé professional athlete Orlando Scandrick welcomed their first baby together, Jru, on April 8th, 2016. With that being said the 30 year-old has been nothing…

The Ride of Fame is hosting a special bus tour around New York City, making stops at Bryant Park, Hot 97’s home in Flatiron, the East Village and Washington Heights; each stop representing a…

This past weekend, Trisha Yearwood looked forward to Mother's Day in a different way during T’s Coffee Talk (her weekly Facebook Live chat timed to Trisha's Southern Kitchen on Food Network). After…

Coca-Cola and McDonald's recently announced a first of its kind collaboration: the Rise Up ESSENCE® Festival program. The program, set to launch today, features Grammy nominated artist Andra Day and…

Safe Kids Worldwide announced today that Safe Kids Day, presented by Nationwide, will be celebrated in homes across the country and at more than 220 local events throughout the spring. Safe Kids Day…

Three Time Emmy award winning hairstylist Lavette Slater was featured as an expert on the 90's throwback hair-themed episode of ABC's the "FabLife" show. Ms. Slater discussed hair trends, styled…

Elegant. Soulful. Radiant. Few words come close to describing the rich, silky sound of South Africa’s preeminent female vocalist of the 21st century, LIRA. Widely regarded as one of South Africa's…

Karen Rodriguez first garnered national attention on season 10 of American Idol back in 2011. Her performances of "Hero" by Mariah Carey, "If You Had My Love" by Jennifer Lopez, "Just The Way You…