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Tag: essence magazine

Posted inBlack Experience, Entertainment

Halle Berry Professes Desire to Play Angela Davis

by WI Guest Author July 6, 2017October 30, 2020

If acclaimed actress Halle Berry could have one dream come true, it would be to play revolutionary activist Angela Davis.

South Africa welcomes the Essence Music Festival. /Courtesy of Rajesh Jantilal/Essence
Posted inInternational

Essence Music Festival Heads to Africa

by Lauren M. Poteat November 24, 2016October 30, 2020
Posted inEntertainment

Emotional OITNB Stars, Regina King Among Essence Honorees

by Reporter II February 21, 2015October 30, 2020
Posted inEntertainment

Jill Scott to be Honored at Essence Grammy Celebration

by Washington Informer December 23, 2014October 30, 2020
Posted inColumnists, Op-Ed, Opinion, Raynard Jackson

Nothing Essential About Essence

by Raynard Jackson July 14, 2014October 30, 2020
Posted inColumnists, Marc Morial, Op-Ed, Opinion

To Be Equal: Urban League Joins ‘Party with a Purpose’

by Marc H. Morial June 30, 2014October 30, 2020
Posted inEntertainment

Perry, Lee and Poitier Feted at Essence Event

by Washington Informer February 28, 2014October 30, 2020
Posted inEntertainment

Nyong’o Admits Complexion Was ‘Obstacle’ in Youth

by Washington Informer February 28, 2014October 30, 2020
Posted inPolitics

Valerie Jarrett Named “Newsmaker of the Year”

by Washington Informer March 20, 2013October 30, 2020

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