Published on February 18, 2019 by Sonya's Spotlight
That’s a Wrap for the 27th Annual Pan African Film Festival. As West Coast Correspondent for Sonya’s Spotlight, I had a great time taking in as many films as possible and interviewed actors, writers, producers, directors and more on the Red Carpet! Enjoy a few of my Photos & Video
Sonya Jenkins Interviews Nancy Wilson in 2005 & Essence Tribute
Published on December 14, 2018 by Sonya's Spotlight
Remembering Nancy Wilson: 11 Things To Know About The Beloved Jazz Music Icon RACHAELL DAVIS Dec, 14, 2018 In addition to being an award-winning songstress, the 81-year-old beauty was an actress, philanthropist, HBCU alum, former ESSENCE cover girl and more. Jazz singer Nancy Wilson was a
My Black Is Beautiful joined the slay-fest at Essence Fest 2018
Published on July 12, 2018 by Sonya's Spotlight
My Black Is Beautiful joined the slay-fest with multiple activations celebrating black women Essence Fest Weekend 2018. My Black is Beautiful #BlackGirlsDo Dinner: hosted by Lisa Nichols with a performance by Gallant. Queen Latifah graced guests with her presence and spoke about the power
Chadwick Boseman Celebrates the Class of 2018 at Howard University Commencement
Published on May 10, 2018 by Sonya's Spotlight
Howard University alumnus and award-winning actor Chadwick Boseman spoke to graduates about the significance of making it to the top of the Hilltop during theHoward University 2018 Commencement Convocation. In front of an audiences of more than 8,000 family and friends, Boseman encouraged the
26th Trumpet Awards Premieres on Bounce Sun. Feb. 11 at 9:00 p.m. ET
Published on February 8, 2018 by Sonya's Spotlight
Ludacris, CeeLo Green, Cameo, Doug E. Fresh, Xscape, Bow Wow, Keke Wyatt, Arrested Development, Anthony Hamilton, V. Bozeman, Miche’le & Many More Take Part in 26th Annual Bounce Trumpet Awards in Atlanta Larenz Tate (Power) and Erica Ash (Survivor’s Remorse) Hosted Star-Studded
BEHIND-THE-SCENES LOOK AT DISNEY’S “A WRINKLE IN TIME”
Published on February 4, 2018 by Sonya's Spotlight
From visionary director Ava DuVernay comes Disney’s “A Wrinkle in Time,” an epic adventure based on Madeleine L’Engle’s timeless classic which takes audiences across dimensions of time and space, examining the nature of darkness versus light and, ultimately, the triumph of love.
Golden Globes: Oprah Calls for Day When Women Never Have to Say “Me Too” Again
Published on January 11, 2018 by Sonya's Spotlight
7:33 PM PST 1/7/2018 by Jackie Strause The actress and mogul became the first black woman — and the 15th woman overall — to be honored with the Cecil B. DeMille Award. Oprah Winfrey made history at the Golden Globes and delivered a rousing speech in which she predicted a time when women
Larenz Tate (“Power”) and Erica Ash (“Survivor’s Remorse”) To Host 2018 Bounce Trumpet Awards Jan. 20 in Atlanta
Published on November 15, 2017 by Sonya's Spotlight
26th Annual Event Takes Place Sat. Jan. 20 in Atlanta, World Premieres on Bounce Sun. Feb. 11 at 9:00 p.m. ET Larenz Tate and Erica Ash will host the 2018 Bounce Trumpet Awards, an exciting night of inspiration, history and crowd-rousing performances celebrating African-American
Civil Rights Icon Dr. Joseph Lowery’s 96th Birthday Celebration
Published on October 6, 2017 by Sonya's Spotlight
Gospel Great Yolanda Adams Performed at 96th Birthday Celebration for Civil Rights Icon Dr. Joseph Lowery “Think Like A Man” producer, Will Packer; pastor and activist, Reverend Dr. William Barber; and attorney, Angela Rye; were among the honorees.
ESPY Awards: Michelle Obama Honors Late Special Olympics Founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver
Published on July 18, 2017 by Sonya's Spotlight
7:58 PM PDT 7/12/2017 by Lauren Huff The former first lady presented the Arthur Ashe Courage Award to Kennedy’s son, Timothy Shriver, who chairs the Special Olympics. Former first lady Michelle Obama posthumously honored Eunice Kennedy Shriver, who founded the Special Olympics, at the