What started as Negro History Week in 1926 has evolved into an annual holiday observed all across the country….
Posts Tagged: Entertainers
‘Soul of Nation’ exploring history of Black entertainers in Vegas in upcoming Black History Month special
ABCABC News’ Emmy Award-winning Soul of a Nation series will be back with a one-hour special during Black History Mont…
Jennifer Hudson Is Now The Second Black Woman EGOT
Jennifer Hudson became an EGOT on Sunday night. Only 17 other entertainers in the history of Hollywood have done this. Hudson’s last qualifying award came at the Tony Awards in 2022, when she co-produced A Strange Loop, which won Best Musical. Hudson is only the second Black woman and third African American to win an Emmy,… Read more »
Alicia Keys Making Documentary on Black Women Entertainers
Alicia Keys is shining the light on Black women in entertainment. She is teaming with PBS to create a documentary titled American Masters: How It Feels To Be Free. Six legendary entertainers have been chosen to spotlight: Lena Horne, Nina Simone, Diahann Carroll, Cicely Tyson, Pam Grier, and Abbey Lincoln. These women had to overcome the roadblocks… Read more »
More “Juice” for Lizzo: Named one of Entertainment Weekly Entertainers of the Year
Atlantic RecordsLizzo is once again being crowned Queen of 2019.
After being named TIME Entertainer of the Yea…
Cardi B named one of Entertainment Weekly’s Entertainers of the Year
Jorda Frantzis2018 has been officially proclaimed the year of Cardi B.
The “I Like It” rapper was named…