Panel at Essence Festival Explores HIV and Breast Cancer
( ENSPIRE She Did That ) Following this Panel, Tamar Braxton Announced Her Partnership with Gilead Sciences
ENSPIRE Contributor: Jack Rich
Few things are as important as health, and the “Safe & Sexy” panel at Essence Festival explored this idea. The panelists were musical artists Tamar Braxton and...
Angel Reese Is Changing the Game — On and Off the Court
( ENSPIRE SPORTS ) From Record-Breaking Double-Doubles on the Court to Fashion Domination, the WNBA Star Is Just Getting Started
ENSPIRE Contributor: Kyla Chandler
Photo Credit: Getty Images ( Daniel Bartel/Stephen Gosling/Tyler Kaufman )
Angel Reese isn’t just a rising star on the...
Upcoming Soul Artist IYUANA Released Single “Ridin’ and Slidin'”
( ENSPIRE She Did That ) Last Month, IYUANA, a West Memphis-native Singer, Released “Ridin’ and Slidin’” with One Prize Records
ENSPIRE Contributor: Jack Rich
On June 20th, IYUANA released her new single, “Ridin’ and Slidin’,” which is available on all major streaming platforms. This new single is...
Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” into Law: What It Means for the Black Community
( ENSPIRE News ) Budget Overhaul: Tax Cuts & Defense Up, Healthcare & Nutrition Down and More
ENSPIRE Contributor: Blake Edwards
Photo Credit: Center for American Progress/Ashley Murray (States Newsroom)
President Donald Trump officially signed his “One Big Beautiful Bill” into law on...
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...
