The family of Cicely Tyson announced her “peaceful transition” through her manager, Larry Thompson on Thursday afternoon (January 28) at the age of 96. Celebrity tributes poured in from all corners of the entertainment and political arena including, Michelle Obama who tweeted, “…Just by walking into a room, she had this way of elevating everyone around […]
The legendary actress won an Emmy and Tony Award and was the first Black actress to receive an honorary Oscar.
The White House names 21 Presidential Medal of Freedom honorees. President Obama said these individuals are an inspiration to everyone.
Thursday night, the Democratic National Convention culminated a presidential primary season that saw a self-proclaimed billionaire rise to prominence on the strength of bombastic rhetoric, thinly veiled racially charged comments, and the idea that America is broken and needs to be made “great again.” The same election cycle that produced Donald Trump has also produced Hillary Clinton, who […]
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The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a bill to strengthen U.S. traveling restrictions for citizens from 38 countries.
Tracee Ellis Ross, the divine Cicely Tyson, Laila Ali, Tracey Edmonds and Hoda Kotb hit the red carpet at The 40th Annual Gracies Awards Gala and…
It’s only March, but Uzo Aduba is officially winning at the game of life in 2015! Whatever you did last night probably wasn’t as cool as…
Annalise’s mother, played by Cicely Tyson, showed up to give her the business. Annalise and her students took on a new client—a female doctor who…
There a few things more satisfying than shutting down ignorance, and Cicely Tyson will never forget the moment she got to confront racism and turn…
The family of Maya Angelou arranged a private memorial service Saturday at Wake Forest University’s Wait Chapel, where the writer had taught for more than 30 years. First lady Michelle Obama, Former President Clinton and Oprah Winfrey paid tribute to Angelou along with family, friends and admirers. Angelou died May 28 at age 86. Share […]
Watch Don Lemon’s interview with the legendary Cicely Tyson. I had the real honor of sitting down and having a conversation with a legend this…
