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February 10, 2014

Oscar nominees arrive for annual luncheon

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — From hairstylists to A-listers, more than 150 Oscar nominees gathered in sunny Beverly Hills on…
March 12, 2012

Black women honored at star-studded Atlanta luncheon

theGRIO REPORT - More than 300 people attended a star-studded luncheon at Atlanta's downtown Marriott Marquis hotel to commemorate the…
February 24, 2012

The 5th annual Essence Women in Hollywood Luncheon (SLIDESHOW)

SLIDESHOW - Yesterday, in Beverly Hills, California, Essence magazine honored some of the most influential African-American women in Hollywood at…
January 9, 2012

Tavis Smiley booted from Martin Luther King event

Tavis Smiley, the PBS talk show host who has criticized President Barack Obama for not doing enough for the African-American…
February 25, 2011

Hollywood’s black female stars lament lack of strong roles

OPINION - Angela Bassett and others expressed their dismay with the continued cold shoulder so many of these incredible actresses…
November 16, 2009

Michelle Obama talks to girls in Denver about mentor program

DENVER (AP) -- The first lady on Monday told about 80 Denver high school girls that successful women make mistakes,…