While businessmen are known for networking and deal making on the golf course, successful women executives will take these arts to the next level by connecting in seminars, pampering sessions and a luxurious fashion event in a luxurious Caribbean environment. Hundreds of accomplished, culturally diverse women from around the world will convene at the “Women [...]

Don’t look for the “TV One Night Only: Live From The Essence Festival” this year on TV One. The annual music and cultural festival usually packages some of its main stage performances from the Essence Festival with backstage interviews for a two-hour television special for those unable to make it to New Orleans. After four [...]

The Apollo Theater has announced its first Harlem Healthy Soul Festival – a new community initiative focused on family health and wellness. Sponsored by Coca-Cola, the cultural celebration will feature performances by SWV, Noel Gourdin, Doug E. Fresh, John Michael, Angelique Sabrina and other not-yet-announced entertainers. Harlem Healthy Soul Festival will also have performances by Apollo Amateur [...]

Actor Idris Elba is the star of a new commercial campaign for Toyota Avalon that premieres today. The Golden Globe winner, who many believe should be the first Black actor to play James Bond in the next installment of the franchise, is at the forefront of a James Bond-like television commercial to capture the Avalon’s new campaign: “Only [...]

It’s Toyota’s flagship sedan and it’s been reworked! Though the 2013 Avalon craftsmanship and styling has been completely revamped, just like its new campaign suggests: “only the name remains.” To highlight the contributions that African-Americans played in the evolution of the 2013 Avalon, Toyota hosted a group of media guests and influencers in Cincinnati, Ohio [...]

Who said Black people don’t swim? Well USA Swimming is trying to change that perception. USA Swimming is partnering with the historically Black Greek service organization to have a presence in their five regional conferences in March and April. Each of the five regional conferences will include a Friday night public meeting that will incorporate [...]

Grammy-winning superstar Chaka Khan is flexing her entrepreneurial muscles by launching a line of chocolates and candles. During Grammy Week in Los Angeles, Khan introduced Chaka’s Chakalates and Khana Sutra Candles. Khan’s her signature products were offered in gift bags to Grammy nominees and are available online for fans to purchase online at www.chakakhan.com and [...]

Actress Elise Neal is getting into the hair business. The star of TV shows like “The Hughleys” and “All of Us,” and films like “Hustle & Flow” and “Scream 2,” has been tapped to design a signature collection of hair accessories for California Lace Wigs & Weaves. “Okay you know I have been rockin’ my [...]

Verizon Wireless hosted a brunch at New Orleans during the Essence Music Festival atfamed restaurant Dooky Chase to introduce their newest initiative, “Celebrating Your Story: Powering Your Network” campaign to media guests and tastemakers. Launched earlier this year, the program spotlights seven influential African-American leaders including actor Laz Alonso, gospel superstar Marvin Sapp, CNN contributor Dr. [...]

Since 2009, Ford has been the premiere brand sponsors of the Essence Music Festival. This year, the company known for vehicles like the Flex, Mustang, Expedition, Focus, Explorer and Edge was on hand for the festivities in New Orleans and was showcasing their new Ford Taurus with Active Park Assist technology – meaning that it [...]