Tag: Debbie Allen

I used to break my neck to get back to my dorm room to watch A Different World weekly back in my college days! My favorite character was Whitley, played by Jasmine Guy! I loved her accent, her sassiness plus her grand style! I literally would dress up like her for class lol! I really […]

Jennifer Hudson welcomed Eryka Waller from Philadelphia, PA, a dance instructor and the owner of Quinn Center for the Performing Arts where she teaches kids ages 2-18. Prior to opening her dance studio, Eryka was a social worker and saw the challenges youth in the city faced and felt the need to give back. She […]

BET+ is gearing up to bring holiday cheer, laughs, thrills, and Black stories front and center. Ahead of its star-studded holiday lineup, which kicks off on November 2, BET+ has released a sneak peek super trailer! This season, BET+ continues to put Black culture and stories first with a slate that has something for everyone. […]

Over the weekend, Janet Jackson was celebrated amongst longtime friends and peers at The #BeBold Dinner in an intimate plush setting located inside of the Four Seasons New Orleans. The Be Bold Series presented by Coca-Cola- Powered by AT&T’s Dream in Black honors Women of Color who have pioneered and led the culture in a BOLD and unapologetic way. Celebrating […]

Disney+ announced today the February 23 premiere date for “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder,” the highly-anticipated revival of the groundbreaking Disney Channel series, “The Proud Family.” Featuring an all-star celebrity cast, new episodes will debut Wednesdays on the streaming platform. Along with the premiere date, Disney+ revealed the official series trailer during this morning’s […]

Get personal with Robin Roberts and some of Hollywood’s groundbreaking women as they bear witness to their incredible journeys on their path to purpose. Each episode is a profound conversation filled with emotion and inspiration. Listen to never-before-heard stories of how these groundbreakers came face-to-face with their vulnerability, authenticity and intuition. Discover their commonalities and […]

Five of the most powerful storytellers of our day grace the cover of the May issue of ESSENCE this month!  Shonda Rhimes, Ava DuVernay, Debbie Allen, Mara Brock-Akil and Issa Rae, who’ve each made tremendous impacts on their respective mediums, look stunning in all-white dresses in the cover photo. I love it and check out […]