On Monday, Women’s Empowerment local talent auditions took place at the Hayti Heritage center in Durham. We had many amazing and talented acts audition, and 10 were chosen to perform at Women’s Empowerment 2016.. Take a look at the winners below, and congratulations to those who were chosen!! Women’s Empowerment 2016 local talent winners: T. […]
Women’s Empowerment performers Jazmine Sullivan and Monica performed at the Black Girls Rock Awards last night. They #slayed! Jazmine performed “Masterpiece (Mona Lisa),” song from her 2015 Reality Show project. The song is an affirmation to the beauty in every woman. The song opens with the songstress stating that she isn’t used to the spotlight and […]
Women’s Empowerment weekend kicks off with Empowerment Friday on April 15 from 11am – 4pm at the Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh Crabtree Valley. Join us as we kick-off Women’s Empowerment 2016 with Empowerment Friday. This newly added feature to Women’s Empowerment weekend will give all event attendees an opportunity to participate in intimate sessions and interactive […]
Resume Writing 101 presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield A resume is a marketing tool that outlines your relevant skills, experience and education so an employer can see, at a glance, how you can contribute to the company. Join us to learn more about the do and don’ts. Speakers: Tishea Medley, HR Recruiter and Kimberly Evans, Recruiting […]
R&B diva, Jazmine Sullivan and soulful crooner, Jaheim, are coming to Raleigh! It’s just been announced that both Jazmine and Jaheim will be performing at Women’s Empowerment April 16, at the PNC Arena! Our keynote speaker this year is Viola Davis, and Monica, Johnny Gill, Teddy Riley, Dave Hollister, David & Tamela Mann, Tina Campbell and Pastor Shirley Caesar will all be there as […]
You know the voice. It’s the sensuous, hot-buttered tenor oozing through such hits as “Put That Woman First,” “Finding My Way Back” and “Fabulous.” It’s also the sizzling, seductive charmer pushing temptation on such additional fan faves as “Anything,” “Ain’t Leavin’ Without You” and “Age Ain’t a Factor.” Now that singular voice is back as […]
Women’s Empowerment keynote speaker Viola Davis recently told Jimmy Kimmel about the time that she threw her back out during sex…Well, it was actually during a sex scene for her show How To Get Away With Murder. Davis was shooting a sex scene with costar Billy Brown and things got a little awkward when the […]
Johnny Gill has been singing since the age of five. His solo was jump started when singer and close friend Stacy Lattisaw brought him into the business. His career officially began in 1983 with the Top 30 R&B single “Super Love.” The two later recorded two hit singles “Perfect Combination” and “Where Do We Go From […]
Faith Leader, Social Engineer, Entrepreneur, Idea Maker, Communicator, and Friend are just some of the words that describe Charles Jenkins who is a leader widely respected and revered for his generous heart, innovative thinking, contemporary leadership, diverse influence, business savvy and holistic approach to social change and large-scale community development. Jenkins lives a lifestyle of […]
Few entertainers today can match the unbridled energy and creative passion that Tamela Mann brings to her multi-faceted career. An acclaimed actress, NAACP® Image Award and Grammy® Award nominated singer and Stellar Award and Dove Award-winning vocalist, as well as wife and mother, Mann’s talent has helped anchor one of the industry’s most successful film, […]
Ingeniously funny and extraordinarily talented are understatements when it comes to David Mann, the multi-faceted actor and 2011 NAACP Award winner for “Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series” for “Meet the Browns.” A native of Texas, David masterfully showcases his God-given talents in a most dynamic and distinguished way. David’s musical and theatrical talents brilliantly […]
Beep, beep, beep – An alarm sounds. Lights flash. Everyone is on alert. Emergency protocol in effect. It’s a Code Red state of emergency. Soul music is in trouble and one of the greatest R&B singers of a generation is sounding the alarm. Whispered voices have been expressing their concern for some time. Industry insiders […]
