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Kerry Washington Talks To Essence Magazine About Black Women’s Power

Jonathan Hailey — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:10:36 +0000

The March 2012 issue of Essence Magazine features Kerry Washington on its cover. The actress, who recently celebrated her 35th birthday, talked about her upcoming role in the ABC drama series, Scandal. Washington plays the lead role in the new series. Also, Kerry talked about how the role of the black actress is changing in Hollywood. Washington was quoted as saying: “I think it’s a really special time to be a woman of color in this business,” says Washington. “The landscape of who has the power is changing. We are in more influential positions and are able to have a say in the stories that are told. I feel very lucky to be in the business now…”

for more information about Kerry’s comments, head over to BlackThespian.

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Kelly Rowland To Be Honored By Essence Magazine

Brad Wete — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:04:38 +0000

R&B songstress Kelly Rowland, 30, will be honored by Essence Magazine this February during Grammy weekend at their third annual Essence Black Women in Music event.

Rowland, alongside Beyoncé Knowles, launched iconic, multi-platinum girl group Destiny’s Child. Since the DC breakup in 2005 Rowland’s scored a few hit singles as a solo artist and was a host on the eighth season of British talent show The X Factor.

Kelly’s up for a Grammy this year, nominated for in the Best Rap/Sung Collaboration category for her slow jam “Motivation” featuring Lil Wayne.

In a statement, Essence editor-in-chief Constance C.R. White says Rowland’s “talent, drive and remarkable creative force show what it truly means to be a young powerhouse in an ever-changing industry.”

D-Wade and Gabrielle Union Talk About Love In Essence Magazine [PHOTOS]

ReBecca Theodore-Vachon — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 02:54:44 +0000

One of the NBA's hottest couples, Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union grace the February cover of Essence Magazine. The Miami Heat star's relationship with the beautiful actress has been going strong for almost two years, with no signs of slowing down. When asked if he and Union have plans to tie the kno... Read more..

BLACK MUSIC MOMENT #99: First Essence Music Festival

Alvin Blanco — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 12:01:21 +0000

Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare)
2121 Chartres Street, New Orleans, LA 70116

When: July 4, 1995

What: The Essence Music Festival debuted in 1995 and is now the largest festival to celebrate African-American contemporary music and culture in the United States. The three day celebration has always been held in New Orleans, excluding 2006 when it was held in Houston in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

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Halle Berry & Others Honored At Essence Luncheon

The Urban Daily — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:15:12 +0000

The beautiful Halle Berry was accompanied by Diahann Carroll, Gina Prince-Bythewood and Taraji P. Henson in being honorees for the 2nd Annual Essence Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon.

The star-studded event commemorates the magazine’s annual Hollywood issue by saluting four of Hollywood’s finest who have helped to change and inspire positive images of black women in television and film–both in front of the camera and behind-the-scenes.

Berry will receive the Power Award, Prince-Bythewood the Visionary Award, Carroll the Legend Award and Henson the Lexus Star to Watch Award.

“By presenting the Essence Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon, we continue our legacy of supporting and celebrating the accomplishments of actresses such as Halle, Diahann and Taraji and filmmakers such as Gina, who all embody excellence in Hollywood both in front of and behind the camera,” said Essence editor-in-chief Angela Burt-Murray.

The 2008 inaugural event, which honored Jada Pinkett-Smith (Power Award), Ruby Dee (Legend Award), Suzanne de Passe (Visionary Award) and Jurnee Smollett (Lexus Star to Watch Award), hosted A-List stars including Will Smith, Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes, Kerry Washington, Star Jones and more.

SOURCE: EURWeb.com