Will Smith grew up in a middle class area in West Philadelphia called Wynnefield. Will attended the Overbrook High School located in the Overbrook section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He got the nickname “Prince” because of …
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Black Celebrity: Shonda Rhimes
Shonda Rhimes is an American screenwriter, director, and producer. Rhimes is best known as the creator, head writer, and executive producer of the medical drama television series Grey’s Anatomy and its spin-off Private Practice, Scandal, she …
Black Celebrity: Aaliyah
Talented. Beautiful. Modest. These three words described R&B singer-turned-actress Aaliyah perfectly. Born in Brooklyn, New York but raised in Detroit, Aaliyah got her first major exposure appearing on the syndicated television series Star Search in1983 where …
Black Celebrity: Brandy
Brandy Rayana Norwood (born February 11, 1979), known professionally as Brandy, is a R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, television entertainer, actress, and film producer. In 2009, she introduced her rap alter-ego Bran’Nu. Born into a musical …
Black Celebrity: Tina Turner
Anna Mae Bullock, known by her stage name Tina Turner, is a singer, dancer, actress, and author, whose career has spanned more than half a century, earning her widespread recognition and numerous awards. Born in …
Black Celebrity: Nia Long
A charismatic actress who possesses equal parts beauty and talent, Nia Long became a fixture of many African-American ensemble films of the late 1990s. Born in Brooklyn, New York, on October 30, 1970, Long developed …
Kelly Rowland The Annual 2014 American Ballet Theater Gala
Kelly Rowland was seen at The Annual 2014 American Ballet Theater Gala in New York City wearing a bright Lanvin sleeveless short draped dress with bow in golden yellow geometric lamé gaufré and left leg slit and golden yellow ankle-strap pump in brocade fabric.
Black Celebrity: Jayne Kennedy
Jayne Kennedy is an American actress, model and sportscaster. Jayne was crowned Miss Ohio USA 1970 (she was the first African American woman to win the title), and was one of the 10 semi-finalists in …
Black Celebrity: Tyra Banks
Born on December 4, 1973, in Inglewood, California, Tyra Banks was a leading international fashion model, becoming the first black woman to land the cover of the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue. She later tried her hand at …
Black Celebrity: Shirley Bassey
A world-famous singer with a big voice and a glamorous reputation, Shirley Bassey has recorded numerous hits, including three James Bond theme songs. She found fame in the mid-1950s and has been called “one of the …