The ask for a statue of the abolitionist has been brought forth before but failed in 2012 and 2013.

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Jones, who stars on SNL, took to Twitter this weekend to share her excitement for Team USA.

Viola Davis shares how she went from living in a rat infested apartment to becoming a leading Hollywood actress. Her personal story, literally from rags to riches, is one of perseverance and determination.

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Steven Rhodes, an emergency manager, shared that if lawmakers don’t pass legislation to help tackle the school district’s debt in the near future, they won’t be able to make payroll.

Black women aren’t stuck in the roles of yesteryear. Over time, they’ve graced screens – both big and small – playing versatile, relatable, and touching roles that help inspire #BlackGirlMagic all over the world.

We love to see celebrity kids! And this video of Viola Davis’ daughter Genesis hacking her mom’s Instagram and saying she hopes her mom wins another Emmy is too cute!!   https://instagram.com/p/78jKWiNZ3-/?taken-by=violadavis  

  Here’s some loving info.you may not have known about this year’s Women’s Empowerment speaker. What do Viola Davis and her husband do for “couple” time? Davis tells PEOPLE magazine, “We sit in the Jacuzzi in the house together,”….Sometimes” the pair will add “some prosecco,” “We get our bodies in there, we get some Epsom salt and […]

She’s coming to Women’s Empowerment and we know she can act, but did you know she could to this?  It’s something her daughter really appreciates!   Award winning actress Viola Davis is going to be our keynote speaker for Women’s Empowerment.  Saturday April 16th at the PNC Arena in Raleigh.  Get your tickets today at […]