Black women in Hollywood are having a very well-deserved and long overdue moment in the sun these days. From making history and racking up awards to creating projects that are breaking barriers and inspiring a new generation of talent, it’s a great time to be a black woman in Hollywood with a distinct voice. ESSENCE […]
Back History was made at the 2017 Emmy Awards. Writer Lena Waithe became the first black woman to be nominated and win an Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series for the TV Series “Master Of None.” Atlanta’s Donald Glover won his first Emmy for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series, making him the first black director […]
Writer Lena Waithe (pictured below) made waves in the film world as the producer of the independent film “Dear White People” alongside director Justin Simien.…
