Remembering Hydeia Broadbent, One of the World’s Youngest HIV Activists
She was one of the world’s youngest HIV activists and the first Black youth to speak publicly about the epidemic. The world mourns the loss of Hydeia Broadbent, an advocate and voice for HIV/AIDS awareness, who passed away on February 20, 2024, her father announced. From a very young age, Broadbent’s life was marked by […]
Fantasia Thanks Whoopi Goldberg and Says Filming ‘The Color Purple’ Musical Was Healing Experience for Cast
Fantasia Barrino is taking some time to reflect on the contributions of Whoopi Goldberg to the legacy of the timeless film “The Color Purple.” The upcoming movie musical remake of “The Color Purple” film will be released in theaters on December 25. And in an Essence cover story, the cast of the film reflected on […]