Oumou Fofana

3 weeks ago | essence.com | Oumou Fofana

Angela Davis, the legendary activist, scholar and author known for her decades of work in racial justice, prison abolition and Black feminist thought, will deliver the keynote address at Get Free: A Black Feminist Reunion, taking place New Orleans right now. Organized by Black Feminist Future, the three-day national convening, which started on June 5th and runs through June 7th is expected to be the largest Black feminist gathering in the U.S., drawing more than 500 attendees.

3 weeks ago | essence.com | Oumou Fofana

More than 150 years after their deaths,the remains of 19 Black people were finally laid to rest in New Orleans — the city they once called home — with the dignity they were long denied. On May 31, and jazz funeral to honor the individuals whose skulls were stolen from their bodies in the 1870s and shipped to Leipzig, Germany, for racist scientific research. The service included drumming by the Kumbuka African Dance and Drum Collective and a procession led by the Black Men of Labor.

3 weeks ago | essence.com | Oumou Fofana |Melissa Noel

Veteran journalist and political analyst Joy Reid is stepping into her next chapter — this time on her terms. The former MSNBC host is launching a new video podcast, “The Joy Reid Show,” on Monday, June 9. Episodes will be released three times a week — Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays — via YouTube and major podcast platforms, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Reid plans to expand the show to five days a week later this year. Article continues after video.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Oumou Fofana

Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key TakeawaysWhen people think of Africa, far too many think first of stereotypical images of safaris, wildlife, and untouched landscapes. That’s cool and all, but it’s not an accurate image of what the continent really has to offer.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Oumou Fofana

Trevor Jackson is booked, busy, and boldly expanding his career. The “Grown-ish” star and Indianapolis native made his debut on “Grey’s Anatomy,” fulfilling a quiet dream of playing a doctor on TV. But that’s not the only thing keeping him in motion. Jackson also partnered with Eli Lilly, which is headquartered in his hometown, for a national eczema awareness campaign tied to the treatment medication EBGLYSS.