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Author: Bridgette Bartlett Royall

Celebrate Black Joy: This Week’s Best Uplifting Moments
Community

Celebrate Black Joy: This Week’s Best Uplifting Moments

By Bridgette Bartlett Royall · Apr 4, 2026
Black Easter Traditions Across The Diaspora
Culture · Lifestyle

Black Easter Traditions Across The Diaspora

By Bridgette Bartlett Royall · Apr 3, 2026
The Tyler Perry Atlanta TSA Gift Card Debacle Explained
Celebrity · Lifestyle · Travel

The Tyler Perry Atlanta TSA Gift Card Debacle Explained

By Bridgette Bartlett Royall · Apr 1, 2026
ESSENCE AUTHORS: 15 Books By Black Authors We’re Looking Forward To In April
Books · Entertainment

ESSENCE AUTHORS: 15 Books By Black Authors We’re Looking Forward To In April

By Bridgette Bartlett Royall · Apr 1, 2026
A’ja Wilson On Dyslexia, The MET Gala And Mentoring The Next Generation Of Dreamers
Celebrity · Community · Culture

A’ja Wilson On Dyslexia, The MET Gala And Mentoring The Next Generation Of Dreamers

By Bridgette Bartlett Royall · Mar 31, 2026
Celebrate Black Joy: This Week’s Best Uplifting Moments
Community · News

Celebrate Black Joy: This Week’s Best Uplifting Moments

By Bridgette Bartlett Royall · Mar 28, 2026
Meet Marvina Robinson, The First Black American Woman To Own A Champagne Brand
Black Creators · Business

Meet Marvina Robinson, The First Black American Woman To Own A Champagne Brand

By Bridgette Bartlett Royall · Mar 26, 2026
Patti LaBelle On Being A Timeless Treasure: In Her Own Words
Entertainment · music

Patti LaBelle On Being A Timeless Treasure: In Her Own Words

By Bridgette Bartlett Royall · Mar 24, 2026
Exclusive: NYC Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels On His Vision For The Nation’s Largest District
Community · Education

Exclusive: NYC Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels On His Vision For The Nation’s Largest District

By Bridgette Bartlett Royall · Mar 23, 2026
Celebrate Black Joy: This Week’s Best Uplifting Moments
Community · Culture

Celebrate Black Joy: This Week’s Best Uplifting Moments

By Bridgette Bartlett Royall · Mar 21, 2026
Southwest Airlines Has A New 'Customer Of Size' Policy: Flyers Say It's Just Fat Shaming
News

Southwest Airlines Has A New 'Customer Of Size' Policy: Flyers Say It's Just Fat Shaming

By Bridgette Bartlett Royall · Mar 20, 2026
21 Essential Books That Fiercely Celebrate Black Womanhood
Books · Entertainment

21 Essential Books That Fiercely Celebrate Black Womanhood

By Bridgette Bartlett Royall · Mar 19, 2026
She Went From Soldier At War To A Successful Spa Owner—Meet Keri Daniel
Community

She Went From Soldier At War To A Successful Spa Owner—Meet Keri Daniel

By Bridgette Bartlett Royall · Mar 18, 2026
Why Brandy And Monica Are Still The 'It" Girls Of R&B
Culture · Entertainment · Festival

Why Brandy And Monica Are Still The 'It" Girls Of R&B

By Bridgette Bartlett Royall · Mar 16, 2026
Melanin-Rich Black Women In Hollywood Are Owning The Red Carpet—And The Moment
Beauty · Culture · Entertainment

Melanin-Rich Black Women In Hollywood Are Owning The Red Carpet—And The Moment

By Bridgette Bartlett Royall · Mar 12, 2026
Why A White Jogger's Run Through Howard University Sparked Outrage
Education · HBCUs · News

Why A White Jogger's Run Through Howard University Sparked Outrage

By Bridgette Bartlett Royall · Mar 10, 2026
The Story Of Sylvia Moy: The Unsung Motown Hitmaker Behind Stevie Wonder's Classic Songs
Books · Entertainment · History · music

The Story Of Sylvia Moy: The Unsung Motown Hitmaker Behind Stevie Wonder's Classic Songs

By Bridgette Bartlett Royall · Mar 9, 2026
ESSENCE AUTHORS: 14 Books By Black Authors We’re Looking Forward To In March
Books · Entertainment

ESSENCE AUTHORS: 14 Books By Black Authors We’re Looking Forward To In March

By Bridgette Bartlett Royall · Mar 5, 2026
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