Career Lifestyle Women The Forefront Group and Katrina Jo of Team Hennessy LA Hosts an Intimate Dinner to Celebrate Women of Color in MusicBLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsJuly 8, 2022July 8, 2022 by BLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsJuly 8, 2022July 8, 20221383 A toast to WOC in music! Austin Thach and Katrina Jo hosted a dinner to celebrate women of color in music.... Read more
Entertainment Women The Recording Academy: Women in the Music Industry Are Underpaid and Discriminated AgainstSelena HillMarch 17, 2022November 22, 2022 by Selena HillMarch 17, 2022November 22, 20221477 The Recording Academy released the Women In The Mix Study to amplify the experiences of women in the music business and drive equity.... Read more
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Arts and Culture Lifestyle Remebering Whitney: 12 of Our Favorite MomentsEssence GantFebruary 11, 2015February 11, 2015 by Essence GantFebruary 11, 2015February 11, 20152670 Today marks three years since the world class singer and icon Whitney Houston died. During her time here, Whitney gave us countless records, movies and... Read more
Career Leading the BandSonia AlleyneJanuary 1, 2012September 23, 2012 by Sonia AlleyneJanuary 1, 2012September 23, 20121628 A classically trained musician, Katreese Barnes began playing the piano at age 10. By age 14, after playing in a band her father managed, she... Read more
Arts and Culture Lifestyle Women Women in Black Music: Kelly Price on Body ImageElayne FlukerJune 28, 2011November 14, 2017 by Elayne FlukerJune 28, 2011November 14, 20171848 As part of our continuing coverage of Women in Music for Black Music Month, we caught up with vocal powerhouse Kelly Price at the album... Read more
Arts and Culture Lifestyle Black Music Month: Women and Body Image in EntertainmentJanell HazelwoodJune 24, 2011June 30, 2011 by Janell HazelwoodJune 24, 2011June 30, 20111170 In the music industry, image can trump talent, and many of the top stars have had their struggles with weight. As part of our Black... Read more
Arts and Culture Lifestyle Women in Black Music: Getting Paid or Played?Jamilah LemieuxJune 20, 2011July 12, 2011 by Jamilah LemieuxJune 20, 2011July 12, 2011522 Writer Jamilah Lemieux wonders if girls really "run the (music) world"... Read more
Arts and Culture Lifestyle Behind the Music: Momager Sonja Norwood Grows ‘Family Business’ TreeJanell HazelwoodJune 14, 2011June 20, 2011 by Janell HazelwoodJune 14, 2011June 20, 20112915 Industry vet has passion for cultivating careers and advocating for women executives... Read more