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A gripping new trailer has arrived for The Dutchman, the modern adaptation of the 1964 Obie Award–winning play. The film stars André Holland as Clay, a successful but troubled Black businessman fighting to save his marriage through therapy — until their mysterious therapist begins appearing outside their sessions. Clay’s life spirals […]

WATCH: Trailer Drops for Psychological Thriller ‘The Dutchman’


In recognition of World AIDS Day, Raheem DeVaughn is using his voice and platform to bring attention to HIV prevention, education and access, especially within Black communities. During a recent conversation with the artist and humanitarian, DeVaughn discussed the importance of awareness around PrEP and why he believes visibility, transparency, and […]

Raheem DeVaughn Encourages HIV Awareness, Prevention, and Access on World ...




Multi-award-winning singer, songwriter, producer, and R&B crooner Christopher Williams returns with a brand-new single, “Good Enough,” available now via Streamline TransMedia | SRG-ILS | Virgin Music Group. After years away from the spotlight, Williams returns with a sound that is both familiar and fresh. The mid-tempo groove of “Good Enough” serves […]

#NewMusic: Christopher Williams Returns with New Single ‘Good Enough’










Symphonic sublimity describes my thoughts as I continue to reminisce about the Silent Serenade Ensemble tour by Maxwell, which provided the audience with a fuller and more immersive experience at MGM National Harbor.  The evening blended the traditional styles of his songs with the encapsulating sound of his ensemble of violins, cellos, guitars, […]

A Night of Melodic Mastery: Inside Maxwell’s ‘Silent Serenade Ensemble’





Bake'N Bacon
Chefs Justin Coleman and Kelvin Alexander of Bake’N Bacon made their return to the Essence Festival of Culture for the second year in a row, representing their Philadelphia-based brand during the Food & Wine segment. Coleman and Alexander launched Bake’N Bacon in 2019 with their first food truck, which has grown into three food trucks, along with a brick-and-mortar restaurant […]

From Food Truck to Essence Fest: Philly’s Bake’N Bacon Talks ...