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Brenda Alexander

Brenda Alexander

Temple alum Brenda Alexander is an editor with 10+ years’ experience, with bylines at ESSENCE, BET, Blavity, xoNecole, Curly Nikki, and more. She covers entertainment/lifestyle and contributes to FOX 5 Atlanta.

WNBA Star A'ja Wilson Shows 2026 Disney Dreamers Academy Class That Dreams are Limitless — A’ja Wilson with Princess Tiana and Disney Dreamers

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WNBA Star A'ja Wilson Shows 2026 Disney Dreamers Academy Class That Dreams are Limitless

A’ja Wilson knows all about making your dreams come true. The WNBA standout is a four-time MVP for the Las Vegas Aces, two-time Olympic and World Cup gold medalist. The South Carolina native is also a New York Times Best Selling author, and in her book, Dear Black Girls:

By Brenda Alexander • 7 min read

Walt Disney World Celebrated Black History Month in a Big Way, and Toya Johnson-Rushing Was at the Center of the Magic

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Walt Disney World Celebrated Black History Month in a Big Way, and Toya Johnson-Rushing Was at the Center of the Magic

Toya Johnson-Rushing has long been a beloved staple in Black culture. Her down-home roots and rags to riches story, coupled with her humbled personality, makes you root for her to win. Whether she’s sharing her life on reality television, through Instagram spoofs alongside her husband Robert “Red” Rushing, or

By Brenda Alexander • 5 min read

Black Travel Maine Is Where Legacy, Leisure and the Slopes Converge

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Black Travel Maine Is Where Legacy, Leisure and the Slopes Converge

Maine is not on many avid Black travelers wish lists. Unless you have a knack for the outdoors and winter sports/activities, it’s probably not a state that comes to mind to travel for personal pleasure. Taking things a step further, when people think of Maine, a robust Black

By Brenda Alexander • 7 min read