5+ hour, 17+ min ago  (310+ words) Xavier Smalls is facing intense backlash after a resurfaced video captured the "Beauty in Black" actor making controversial comments about the LGBT community. The clip, pulled from a past social media livestream, has quickly gained traction online, igniting debate among…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (266+ words) Essence Magazine is kicking off Women's History Month with impact in this latest cover spread. Leading the cover is star Kerry Washington, who continues to expand her storytelling footprint across film, television, and podcasts through her production company, Simpson Street....