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Mara Brock Akil spoke at MVAAFF last year. Now, she is preparing to release her first full-length novel, The Revelation of Dionne Daphne. This is a slight deviation for the famed producer who currently produces for Netflix.

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Mara Brock Akil Steps Into Literature: The Revelation of Dionne Daphne Marks a New Chapter for a Generation-Defining Storyteller

Lena Mae Feb 25, 2026 0

A Literary Debut Years in the Making Three decades into a career defined by creating complex, emotionally resonant Black women…

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Dawn Staley has become a powerhouse women's college basketball coach. She has turned South Carolina into a dynasty. On The Today Show's Glass Half Full podcast, Staley discussed her legacy and why she has turned down WNBA coaching jobs.

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Dawn Staley Challenges the System While Redefining Legacy and Leadership

Lena Mae Apr 16, 2026

A'ja Wilson made WNBA history yesterday. She signed a $5 million supermax contract with the Las Vegas Aces. Find out more about her historic feat.

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A’ja Wilson’s $5 Million Deal Signals a New Era of Power, Pay, and Presence in the WNBA

Lena Mae Apr 16, 2026

On "General Hospital" today, Jordan (Tanisha Harper) got some disturbing news. Curtis (Donnell Turner) was by her side as she learned the state of her face.

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Curtis Stays by Jordan’s Side as She Confronts Life-Altering Injuries on “General Hospital”

Lena Mae Apr 15, 2026

Shemar Moore returned to "The Young & The Restless" alongside Vivica A. Fox. Her return was a first for her character in over 30 years. The two came to drop a bombshell storyline, which wrapped last week.

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Shemar Moore and Vivica A. Fox Revisited “The Young & The Restless” With a Legacy-Shifting Reveal

Lena Mae Apr 15, 2026