These famed UCLA gymnasts, Chae Campbell, Nia Dennis, Margzetta Frazier and Sekai Wright are serving Black girl magic on the April digital cover story of Essence Girls United. They discuss their love for the sport, representation, elevating the culture and getting the attention of one of their musical inspirations. 

Oscar nominated filmmaker Ava Duvernay is scheduled to give the commencement address at her alma mater, the UCLA Film School. Duvernay, who double majored in English and African-American studies, will return to the campus on Friday, June 16 at UCLA’s Royce Hall to deliver the commencement speech for the School of Theater, Film, and Television’s […]

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UPDATED: 2:40 PM EST The Los Angeles Police Department released a statement verifying that the two victims were male. At this time, the search for the suspect is still ongoing. The campus remains on lockdown. https://twitter.com/LAPDHQ/status/738076031463002113 SOURCE: LAPD    Police in California are searching for an active gunman after two people were shot and killed at […]

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President Obama on Thursday will honor visionaries who have made their mark in the realm of arts and humanities. Eighteen people, including author Stephen King…