The legendary "Dub" Poet Linton Kwesi Johnson (LKJ) reading his poetry in 2018.
Linton Kwesi Johnson has won the PEN Pinter prize, with the Jamaican dub poet’s “political...
Will Hollywood now address the industry's lack of diversity?
Protests against police brutality prompted leading entertainment companies to declare their support for social...
Popular U.K. Reggae sound system operator Sir Lloydie Coxsone (not to be confused with legendary Reggae producer Coxsone Dodd) receiving an International Reggae Day award in 2017....
The management at ESSENCE management is pushing back at allegations that they have cultivated a toxic workplace culture.
The allegations against ESSENCE management emerged...
The 2020 ESSENCE Festival of Culture will be fully virtually and live-streamed.
ESSENCE, the leading media, technology and commerce company serving Black women and...
Broadway Cares organization has announced $125,000 grant for social justice causes.
On behalf of Broadway and the entire theater community, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights...
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