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This year has proven to be full of excitement for actress and entrepreneur Taraji P. Henson, who has now added an affordable body care line to her latest ventures. 

On Thursday, actress Taraji P. Henson announced being appointed to the Presidential HBCU Board of Advisors. 

“I am honored and humbled to be returning to my Alma Mater, Howard University, to deliver this year’s Commencement address to the graduating Class of 2022 and their families,” said Henson. “Returning to Howard always feels like coming home, and I cannot wait to share this incredible moment with Howard students as they prepare to take the next step in their journeys to success.”

Henson is returning to her alma mater, the illustrious Howard University as the Class of 2022 Commencement speaker.

TPH Entertainment, the ‘Empire’ star Taraji P. Henson’s entertainment company, signed an overall deal with BET Studios. 

Taraji opens up about her past relationship and why she had to leave for her son.

“This podcast was very informative,” she said. “Things I did not know make sense now. Looking back in retrospect, like how the executives were actually street dudes, they were mixing business with the street. I wasn’t really paying attention to that back then, but that’s what was happening.”

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“It’s OK to not be OK,” Henson, the latest recipient of the Morton E. Ruderman Award in Inclusion, told The Associated Press via email. “Tell someone. Your vulnerability is actually your strength.”

“As far back as I can remember, I was always in love with hair… worn every type of hair and wanted to create a line that serviced everyone.”

The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation is named after her father who suffered from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), after his service in the Vietnam war.

“I suffer from depression. My anxiety is kicking up even more every day, and I’ve never really dealt with anxiety like that. It’s something new.”

“One thing that she does very well … is when she makes these movies, people from around the world … watch these roles that she plays and they see themselves in her and her performances no matter what character she plays,” Singleton said.

“Taraji P Henson is a powerful woman and a powerful actress. She is an entertainer that fans cannot take their eyes off of due to her great acting ability,” said Ana Martinez, producer of the Walk Of Fame. “We welcome her bright star on our Walk Of Fame.”

“I talk to Jussie all the time and he’s doing well. We’re all doing well. The show is doing well. We’re on hiatus right now,” Henson said on The View. “The writers are trying to figure out what the next season is going to look like. What our story line is going to be,” she said. “They’re trying to drum up some really good juicy stuff for you guys.”

Meta sunsets Facebook Watch, ending all original programming.

The 53rd annual NAACP Awards aired on Sunday night, February 27, and it was a night to remember. If you missed it, here were some of the highlights.

Oprah Winfrey announced the star studded cast list of The Color Purple Musical Film. Read more to see full cast list.

Tamar talks about the return of Braxton Family Values, which will not be on WeTV.

Tyler Perry will be awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

“With many also showcasing ’80s hints of bold shoulders, it shows an emerging optimism on the red carpet and a willingness to have a little fun with fashion,” said Kerry Pieri, the fashion and features director for HarpersBazaar.com.

″‘Equal pay, that’s what we say!’” she exclaimed in one take, as recounted by Lennox at a gathering of female filmmakers last fall. “And I said, ‘She gets the message. She knows what this is about.’”

“Mommy, I love you and I want to thank you for your love and understanding,” Blige said as her mom teared up in the audience.

Katherine G. Johnson, Dorthy Vaughan and Mary Jackson were apart of NASA’s all black female computer team that successfully calculated the flight path for Sputnik that sent the first America into 50 years ago.

The “Can We Talk” Conference in partnership with Taraji P. Henson is taking place this week.

Actors LaLa Anthony and Lance Gross speak to students about their careers in television and film.

The Men’s Rountable discusses what they want women to know.