Writer & Black Women In Hollywood Honoree, Raamla Mohamed & Director, Lena Waithe discuss the "dos and don'ts" when pitching ...

Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards served as a powerful testament to this shift. The event, which took place in Los ...

Erivo — who was honored alongside Teyana Taylor, Raamla Mohamed, Marla Gibbs and Tyra Banks — began her speech by reading a quote that Essence posted shortly after “Wicked” hit theaters.

Each honoree’s award was presented by someone special who highlighted key moments from their respective careers: Issa Rae (Raamla Mohamed), Niecy Nash-Betts (Teyana Taylor), Keke Palmer (Cynthia ...

Writer & Black Women In Hollywood Honoree, Raamla Mohamed & Director, Lena Waithe discuss the “dos and don’ts” when pitching and auditioning.