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WATCH: Crystal Renee Hayslett On Showcasing Her Vocal Talents In ‘Praise This’
The actress spoke about working with Tina Gordon, preparing for her first feature film role, as well as the “amazing experience” being able to sing...
WATCH: Crystal Hayslett Getting to Sing in ‘Praise This’
Actress Crystal Renee Hayslett says she was excited to showcase her vocal talent in the film. The post WATCH: Crystal Hayslett Getting to Sing in...
WATCH: Tina Gordon On Directing Powerful Personalities While Filming ‘Praise This’
The accomplished filmmaker’s love of gospel music, along with Atlanta’s rich culture created the perfect atmosphere during the filming process. The post WATCH: Tina Gordon...
WATCH: In My Feed – Celebrity Kids Who Joined Their Parents In Greek Life
Joining a Black Greek organization is a longstanding tradition in some families. Here’s a list of famous Black sorority and fraternity legacy children. The post...
WATCH: It’s Time For A Spring Refresh, Essies!
Out with the old and in with the clean! Spring cleaning is in full swing, and we’re not just talking about sweeping up dust bunnies....
WATCH: In My Feed – The Plus-Sized Fashion Girlies You Should Follow
As the fashion space gets more inclusive, these are 10 influencer accounts you should be seeing on your feed. The post WATCH: In My Feed...
WATCH: Will Packer on Mashing Up Traditional Gospel with Secular Music for “Praise This”
Will Packer says the mixing the genres for the movie played a key part in the storytelling. The post WATCH: Will Packer on Mashing Up...
WATCH: Will Packer on Making Movies for All Audiences Through a Black Lens
Will Packer says his latest project, “Praise This,” highlights the Black church, but has universal themes. The post WATCH: Will Packer on Making Movies for...
WATCH: Will Packer Speaks To The Importance Of Telling Positive Black Stories
“Hollywood for a very long time has ignored stories about marginalized communities, and minority communities of all types,” Packer said, “I want to use my...
WATCH: In My Feed – Pharrell Williams and His Very Fashionable Family
Pharrell Williams and his family are known for their very fashion-forward style. Here are some of the Internet’s favorite looks. The post WATCH: In My...