Radio One

Over the last few years, the presence of African American actors and actresses in leading roles on television has increased to great heights, while also racking up critical accolades, impressive ratings and loyal fans. Now, another TV show featuring a predominately black cast is making its way to basic cable network VH1 and the always […]

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Vanessa Williams made history 32 years ago, when she became the first African-American woman to win the Miss America pageant. Almost a year after she…

Vanessa Williams was well recieved on the Miss America stage last night, as pageant executive chairman Sam Haskell  welcomed her back and apologized on behalf of the organization. Williams, became the first black woman to win the pageant in 1984, but then was forced to relinquish her crown in the wake of a nude photo scandal.  Haskell […]

Vanessa Williams returns to the Miss America pageant as the head judge after being forced to step away from her crown in 1984.

The beautiful and multi-talented  Vanessa Williams was stripped of her title as “Miss America” 28 years ago today because nude photos of the famed actress…

Raising Izzie is the story of two young orphaned sisters and the caring teacher who changes their lives forever. Read: Lifetime’s Steel Magnolias- Remake [TRAILER] When…

Vanessa Williams spoke frankly about her experience with abortion as a teenager in a interview with ABC’s Juju Chang. It’s frightening,” she said. “Being pregnant…