Sydney Scott
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Janet Mock: 'Black Trans Girls And Black Trans Women Are Worthy Of Protection And Care'
The cast of "Pose" was honored at ESSENCE's Black Women In Hollywood, where Mock called for sisterhood within the community. → Read More
Exclusive: Nichole Perkins And Bim Adewunmi's 'Thirst Aid Kit' Is Joining Slate
'Thirst Aid Kit' returns in September with more fanfic, interviews, and a few new additions that will ehance the already fun podcast. → Read More
Black Women Make History As Miss USA, Miss Teen USA, And Miss America For First Time Ever
For the first time ever, three Black women have been simultaneously crowned in America's biggest pageants. → Read More
The Ladies Of Litchfield Are Headed To Max Security In New Trailer And Photos For 'Orange Is The New Black'
Following last seasons riot, the women of Litchfield Penitentiary are headed to maximum security and things are looking much more intense with lines being drawn and lives on the line. Following last seasons riot, the women of Litchfield Penitentiary are headed to maximum security and things are looking much more intense with lines being drawn and lives on the line. → Read More
Detroit Pistons' Reggie Bullock Speaks Out About Violence Against Trans Women After The Death Of His Sister
Bullocks sister, Mia Henderson, was murdered in 2014 and now the basketball star is using his platform to shine a light on the violence the trans community faces. → Read More
Deborah Cox Gets Candid About Success And Spending Time With Whitney Houston On A New 'Unsung'
Clive Davis also calls Cox a 'natural' in the upcoming episode about the powerhouse singer. Clive Davis also calls Cox a 'natural' in the upcoming episode about the powerhouse singer. → Read More
GLAAD Ambassadors Talk Black And Queer Identities In New Black History Month Video
Students from around the countrycelebrate being Black and queer by sharing their stories.Students from around the country celebrate being Black and queer by sharing their stories. → Read More
Meta Golding And Loretta Devine Explain Why Now Is The Right Time For 'Behind The Movement'
The film tells the story of how a community came together to spark a movement after Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat. The film tells the story of how a community came together to spark a movement after Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat. → Read More
Shonda Rhimes Is The Third Black Woman Inducted To The Television Hall Of Fame
The showrunner was inducted Thursday, but will be honored at the induction ceremony Nov. 15. The showrunner was inducted Thursday, but will be honored at the induction ceremony Nov. 15. → Read More
A St. Louis Teen Lives In The Shadow Of Ferguson In This Sneak Peek Of 'For Ahkeem'
The coming-of-age documentary follows a young Black girl navigating life in a marginalized St. Louis community. The coming-of-age documentary follows a young Black girl navigating life in a marginalized St. Louis community. → Read More
'The Death And Life Of Marsha P. Johnson' Is A Reminder Of The Work That Still Needs To Be Done
Through the three transgender activists at the center of the film, the Netflix documentary is a glaring reminder of how we fail the transgender community. Through the three transgender activists at the center of the film, the Netflix documentary is a glaring reminder of how we fail the transgender community. → Read More
Viola Davis And Larry Wilmore Set To Produce TV Comedy 'Black Don't Crack'
The twosome's comedy will focus on three sorority sisters who lose touch after college.The twosome's comedy will focus on three sorority sisters who lose touch after college. → Read More
Major: Lena Waithe Is The First Black Woman Nominated For A Comedy Writing Emmy
If you haven’t see Waithe’s “Thanksgiving” episode of ‘Master of None,’ watch it now. If you haven’t see Waithe’s “Thanksgiving” episode of ‘Master of None,’ watch it now. → Read More
Get To Know The Young Women At The Center Of ‘Step’
The poignant documentary is about Black girl magic, Freddie Gray, and the woman who pushed them to be better.The poignant documentary is about Black girl magic, Freddie Gray, and the woman who pushed them to be better. → Read More
Mary J. Blige Had To 'Sing For My Life' After Battle With Depression Led To Drug And Alcohol Abuse
The iconic singer opens up about her rise to fame and the struggles that came with it in this exclusive clip. The iconic singer opens up about her rise to fame and the struggles that came with it in this exclusive clip. → Read More
New & Next: Troi Irons Is Making Music For Girls Who Look Like Her
Influenced by an eclectic mix of artists, Troi is blending genres to create her own lane in music.Influenced by an eclectic mix of artists, Troi is blending genres to create her own lane in music. → Read More
Luvvie Ajayi Gushes Over Shonda Rhimes For The Latest Episode Of ‘Yes, Girl!'
The funny woman behind Awesomely Luvvie has nothing but kind words about meeting her TV hero. The funny woman behind Awesomely Luvvie has nothing but kind words about meeting her TV hero. → Read More
TLC Fans Have Decided To Name The Group’s Final Album ‘TLC'
Fans have spoken and the title of the group’s final album is fitting and not much of a surprise.Fans have spoken and the title of the group’s final album is fitting and not much of a surprise. → Read More
TLC Fans Have Decided To Name The Group’s Final Album ‘TLC'
Fans have spoken and the title of the group’s final album is fitting and not much of a surprise.Fans have spoken and the title of the group’s final album is fitting and not much of a surprise. → Read More
Remy Ma Opens Up About How Incarcerated Black Women Are Largely Forgotten
The rapper noted that many of the struggles black women encounter after leaving prison are similar to what incarcerated black men face: lack of job opportunities, housing, and simple rights afforded to others. → Read More