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JOY REID IS CHANGING THE GAME FOR WOMEN ON TV
“Joy’s fearless authenticity is perfect for this moment, when people feel like, ‘Am I crazy? Are things absolutely bonkers right now, or am I losing my mind?’’’ says her fellow MSNBC host Chris Hayes. “To find someone who is as commanding as Joy is, who’s like, ‘No, things are pretty nuts, and here’s why,’ that really resonates.”
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Reid never thought she’d be the one in the host’s chair, but her childhood couldn’t have scripted that path more clearly. Growing up in Montbello, Colorado, she was a word vulture, calling dibs on the crossword and front page of the newspaper and plowing her way through a set... -
The designer took some time to chat with Genevieve Magazine about her influence to the top of the roster. I loved my experiences as an intern, then assistant to a solo stylist. It is vital lessons learned when interning for any major publication. Both W Magazine and Teen Vogue... -
Betty Irabor has been a leader in the Nigerian publishing sector for over 14 years. But that journey has not been without difficulties. From humble beginnings as the daughter of a Nigerian police officer and a seamstress, Irabor had all the odds stacked against her but somehow, she managed... -
She is on the list of “Africa’s Most Successful Women” named by Forbes. The Nigerian talk show host and TV producer Mosunmola Abudu is the most well-known media personality in Africa. Aside from her media career, she is managing to do her own business and organize charity events. The... -
As Issa’s best friend Molly on “Insecure,” Yvonne Orji was catapulted into the spotlight, helping to diversify media representations of black women with a character that was at once educated and driven, and complex and messy. Considering her career goals, she’s on the right track already. How did you... -
Though she has always been active in the creative industry, shooting mostly TV shows, music videos and commercials, film director Kemi Adetiba eventually stamped her authority in the showbiz industry with The Wedding Party, which she directed. And since it was released on cinema, the star-studded has remained the... -
You may not see her on every billboard or follow her on Instagram (although over 200k people do!), but there was one model during fashion week in February who was booking more sought-after gigs than anyone else: Halima Aden. The hijab-wearing, Somali-American model signed with the premiere modeling agency, IMG... -
Breaking boundaries and making an impact is what Peace Hyde is constantly doing, so much so that the world is paying attention! Recently listed by the United Nations as the top 100 most influential people of African decent, the media mogul shows no sign of slowing down. In a... -
Its been Twenty years since Elle’s U.S. edition featured an African model on the cover of its magazine. Maria Borges became the girl to change that. Borges was born in Angola, and was raised by her siblings during he Angolan Civil War. Borges has walked runways for Dior, Balmain,...
