New Production of August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone Announced
( ENSPIRE Entertainment ) A New Production of August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone Has Been Announced by Producer Brian Anthony Moreland
ENSPIRE Contributor: Jack Rich
A new production of August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone will hit Broadway in the Spring of 2026. The play...
At Essence Festival Jazz Smollett, Jernard Wells, and Tamar Braxton Discussed TV One and Cleo TV
( ENSPIRE Entertainment ) At the Essence Food and Wine Festival, the Hosts Talked About Their Appreciation of Cleo TV and TV One
ENSPIRE Contributor: Jack Rich
From July 3rd to July 6th, amid Independence Day celebrations, another celebration was happening: the ESSENCE Festival of Culture. This is...
Trae Tha Truth Releases New Album
( ENSPIRE Music ) Trae Tha Truth, Renowned Houston Rapper and Humanitarian, Released His New Album
ENSPIRE Contributor: Jack Rich
Earlier this month, Trae Tha Truth surprised the music world with Angel, his newest album. Collaborating with him are artists such as Chance the Rapper, Yolanda Adams,...
Kidd-Gilchrist Speaking up: An NBA Star’s New Mission
( ENSPIRE Sports ) Retired Basketball Star Michael Kidd-Gilchrist Leads National Effort to Support Speech Equity and Awareness
ENSPIRE CONTRIBUTOR: Luke Redhead
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist is widely recognized for his accomplishments on the basketball court — from winning a national championship with the University of Kentucky to being selected...
New Names Cement Their Legacy: 2026 Hollywood Walk of Fame Honorees Announced
( ENSPIRE Entertainment ) From Global Icons to Gospel Legends, the 2026 Class Celebrates Cultural Impact Across Entertainment
ENSPIRE Contributor: Kirah Smith
Photo Credit: Getty Images (Jeff Bottari / Aaron J. Thornton / Michael Tullberg)
LOS ANGELES — The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce...
Shonda Rhimes’ The Residence Cancelled By Netflix After One Season, But Leaves a Lasting Impression
( ENSPIRE Entertainment ) One Season, Big Impact: Uzo Aduba and Shonda Rhimes Deliver a Mystery Worth Remembering
ENSPIRE Contributor: Sydney N. Culpepper
Photo Credit: Charley Gallay / CBR / Erin Simkin (Netflix)
Netflix’s murder mystery series The Residence, written by Shonda Rhimes, premiered...
Morgan State Becomes First HBCU to Lead at Venice Architecture Biennale
( ENSPIRE Community Spotlight ) A Transformative Pavilion Honoring African Diasporic Traditions Makes History at One of the World’s Premier Design Exhibitions
ENSPIRE Contributor: Kirah Smith
Photo Credit: Damien T. Taylor
Morgan State University has made international history as the first Historically Black College...
Echoes of Defiance: How “No Kings Day” Protests, Covered by Joy Reid and Allies, Resonated Nationwide
( ENSPIRE Community Spotlight ) No Kings Day: A Powerful Statement on Democracy, Costs, and the Collective Voice
On Saturday, June 14th, while a military parade unfolded, a far more impactful spectacle was taking place across the nation: the "No Kings Day" protests. At the same time, a remarkable media collaboration brought...
The Joy Reid Show Launches On June 9 Across Major Podcast Platforms
( ENSPIRE Community Spotlight ) Ras Baraka on The Joy Reid Show Talks Arrest, Immigration and 2025 Governor Bid
ENSPIRE Contributor: Joaquin Fernandez
The Joy Reid Show will debut with its first episode on June 9 across YouTube and main podcast platforms. It will stream on Mondays, Wednesdays,...
ElevateHER Initiative is Breaking Barriers
( ENSPIRE She Did That ) ElevateHer is Empowering Women While Fostering a Safe and Supportive Environment
ENSPIRE Contributor: Seanna Nona
A leading car wash group called Summit Wash Holdings, with operations in Schenectady, New York, Connecticut, Florida, etc., has launched ElevateHER, a groundbreaking initiative designed to create...












