Tag: breaking barriers

George E. Johnson, who founded Johnson Products with iconic hair products such Afro Sheen. His Chicago-based company was a longtime sponsor of Soul Train and the first Black-owned company listed on a major American stock exchange.

The 250th anniversary of America arrives as historians confront the full truth of the American Revolution and Black soldiers, spies and petitioners whose stories have been pushed to the margins. Around 5,000 Black men fought on the Patriots' side, while thousands more fought for the British. From double agents at Yorktown to Dunmore's Proclamation, Black contributions were vast and often crucial to victory.

Anna Faris officially stepped back into the Hollywood spotlight for the highly anticipated global premiere of the brand-new Scary Movie 2026 reboot in Los Angeles, marking over a decade since she last played the iconic Cindy Campbell alongside Regina Hall and the original Wayans brothers.

Coolio left behind a massive amount of debt when he died, including more than six figures owed to federal taxes. According to court documents, the estate has only $24,385.60 in a bank account but lists around $140K in state and federal taxes owed, a $173K creditor claim, and approximately $1,400 in medical bills. The rapper died on September 28, 2022, at age 59, leaving behind seven children.

After taking over New Orleans and bringing together some of the biggest names in Black Hollywood, ESSENCE Festival of Culture 2026 has come to an end. Over the weekend, panels hosted by icons from politics, entertainment and culture were packed with audiences ready to listen and enjoy themselves. If you want to know who exactly was walking around ESSENCE Festival, we've got you. Here are the celebs we spotted.