Larissa Dali is a seasoned producer, model, director, and actress with over a decade of experience in the entertainment industry. She has amassed more than 30 credits, including notable projects such as the hit film Becky, the TV series The Cleaning Lady, and Old Grey Mare, directed by Courtney Glaude (Glauday) from Tyler Perry Studios. Her film credits also include Deadly Escape.
Now, Larissa steps into … Read the rest
On Friday, July 25, Janifer P. Wilson hosted the first-ever fundraiser for her company, Sister’s Uptown Bookstore & Cultural Center, at its Harlem home in an effort to ensure the beloved establishment can continue serving communities.
In this series, Ms. Wilson reflects on the journey of launching her business, the challenges and triumphs along the way, and whether Sister’s Uptown will continue to serve the community for years to … Read the rest
In this conversation, the award-winning writer Zenda Walker shares her journey as an author, discussing her inspirations, the challenges she faced in writing and publishing her books, and the importance of cultural representation in children’s literature. She emphasizes the role of fear in the creative process and how overcoming it has shaped her work.
Walker also highlights the significance of community engagement and feedback, as well as her aspirations for … Read the rest
Darlene Williams wears many hats: award-winning businesswoman, adjunct lecturer, bestselling author, youth and literary advocate, mentor, and President of the Black Authors Festival. The annual celebration will mark its third year in Sag Harbor on Saturday, August 2, 2025.
Hosted by Emmy-winning journalist Arrianee LaBeau, this year’s event will honor 10 esteemed figures, including Sunny Hostin, Alton Fitzgerald White, Don Lemon, Kendis Gibson, Marc H. Morial, Harriette Cole, Cheryl Wills, … Read the rest
One of the mottos writer, book publicist, and author Candace Waller adheres to is the belief that you have to try everything–at least when it pertains to passion projects. As a then book publicist to literary giants James Patterson and Bishop T.D. Jakes, she observed how they robustly promote their work.
“They think of all kinds of angles,” Waller recalls to So Booking Cool. “It’s not like ‘Oh, I wrote … Read the rest
Community leader, entrepreneur, and author of the inspiring Black Tech: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow – Leaders in Technology series, Theresa Merritt-Watson, recently appeared on SBC in support of her bestselling Amazon book. When speaking with the Synergy Training Solutions founder and director, her passion for Black history, especially overlooked or unknown inventors and innovators is clear.
As a mother to her then young six children, she instilled pride in … Read the rest
Mark “Money” Green is a seasoned pro who has pretty much done it all in the music business from being a roadie, promoter, producer, writer, publisher, manager, agent, marketer, and more. He was even involved in what is known as the first mainstream hip hop song: “Rapper’s Delight,” and has worked with countless notables in entertainment from Prince, Aretha Franklin, Will Smith, Eddie Murphy, and Melba Moore to Usher, the … Read the rest
Summer Hope Chamblin, daughter of fashion and stylist icon June Ambrose, is carving a path of her own. The soon-to-be Business & Management graduate wears multiple hats from student to content creator to founder and CEO of the new haircare line, Summer Hope Beauty. But balancing those different roles has not been the hardest part of her journey thus far.
“I graduated high school when I was 16 during … Read the rest
Sometimes advice is situational, other times it is lasting. Researching and creating while awaiting the next opportunity is a philosophy that award-winning independent filmmaker Nakia Stephens (Cream x Coffee; Suga Water; Nepotista) continues to impart. While this guidance is for those who aspire to tell stories for the screens, it can be applied to anyone with a dream. Recently, the Damn Write Originals founder spoke with … Read the rest
Academic and author Rachelle Storm is bidding farewell to her science fiction romance series Absolution with the fourth and final book, Apocalypsis. In a recent interview with SBC, she reflected on what the success of her literature means. Her series has sold over 100,000 copies globally.
“It’s not about the numbers,” she said. “It’s about the people. I’ve always said from the beginning that I wanted to share a … Read the rest
