This Black History Month, we shine a spotlight on five Black women filmmakers who are not just making movies; they’re forging legacies as mothers and trailblazers. Through their unique voices, compelling storytelling, and dedication to authenticity, these pioneers are laying down the groundwork for future generations of Black women in cinema. Let’s dive into the…
Celebrity Moms
Naomi Osaka Opens Up About Her Baby Daughter, Shai, And The Highs And Lows Of Being a New Mom
In a special edition of the talk series “Can’t Wait to Hear from You” in honor of World Mental Health Month, four-time Grand Slam singles champion Naomi Osaka engaged in a candid one-on-one conversation with U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy. The episode, produced by Naomi’s Emmy Award-nominated media company, Hana Kuma, in partnership…
Kelly Rowland Shares Why Spreading “Black Boy Joy” Starts at Home
Four-time Grammy Award winner, Kelly Rowland, sits down with Jennifer Hudson on the “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” for a fun and candid conversation about motherhood, family roots and spreading Black boy joy. On the Monday, October 17th episode, the two singers-turned-actresses gushed over their shared film husband, Marlon Wayans, Rowland’s co-star in the Netflix Halloween…
Mara Brock Akil Launches Production Company story27 Under Netflix Multi-Year Deal
For over three decades, Mara Brock Akil has been a prominent voice in television and film for Black audiences, with a focus on Black women. Akil created such hits as the UPN comedy series Girlfriends and the first drama series for BET Being Mary Jane. In 2018, Akil produced Black Lightning, the CW television series based on…
Joy Osmanski: Inside the Pages
Though her role as an assassin on CW’s Stargirl appears dichotomous to her work as an advocate for racial and social justice, Joy Osmanski onscreen and offscreen is a woman who fights for what she believes in and who she loves. This Korean-American actor has a portfolio of diverse roles, but none as significant as…
Garcelle Beauvais: Inside the Pages
Tia Mowry’s New Cookbook THE QUICK FIX KITCHEN Out This Fall
Tia Mowry’s highly anticipated new cookbook, The Quick Fix Kitchen, is set for publication by Rodale Books on September 28, 2021. As a busy mom, actor, producer, author and entrepreneur, Tia needed to find quick and easy solutions to a busy life, especially when it came to cooking for her family. She figured out a…
Talking to Yandy Smith About OutlierZ and Partners Uplifting Our Daughters
Yandy Smith wears many hats as an entrepreneur, mom, philanthropist and now foster parent to a teenage daughter. She is showing no signs of stopping, making her work as a philanthropist one of her most important endeavors. She recently partnered with OutlierZ, a fundraising platform for celebrities, to support her non-profit organization, “Partners Uplifting Our…
Meet Celebrity Mom: Olunike Adeliyi
Olunike Adeliyi is a film, television and theatre actress whose resume is as diverse as she is talented. Olunike was introduced to us from her role as Leah Kerns on the popular Canadian television show, Flashpoint. Coming from a theatrical background, Olunike has gone on to play a variety of roles in films such as…
Cynthia Bailey: 50 Shades of Fabulous
Model, reality star, actress, fashion icon and mom, Cynthia Bailey is adding one more role to her resume, serial entrepreneur. This Real Housewives of Atlanta star is making waves in the fashion accessories industry with her Cargo Collection and Cynthia Bailey Eyewear. Not stopping there, you can expect more as Cynthia grows her fashion empire…