Shanique Yates

Writing since September 2023 · 589 stories contributed

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Stephanie Mills On Childhood Fame, Growing To Love Dorothy, And Reminiscing On Friends Who Felt Like Home

Stephanie Mills On Childhood Fame, Growing To Love Dorothy, And Reminiscing On Friends Who Felt Like Home

May 12, 2026

Marcel Spears Reflects On Fatherhood, Legacy And ‘The Neighborhood’ Final Season - 'It Does Take A Village'

Marcel Spears Reflects On Fatherhood, Legacy And ‘The Neighborhood’ Final Season - 'It Does Take A Village'

May 11, 2026

'M.I.A' Stars And Creatives On Bringing Vengeance To Miami In New Peacock Thriller Series

'M.I.A' Stars And Creatives On Bringing Vengeance To Miami In New Peacock Thriller Series

Entertainment/Television

May 11, 2026

Ama's Next Chapter Is A Personal Reset Equipped With A Name Change, Music That Showcases Other Side Of Her Womanhood

Ama's Next Chapter Is A Personal Reset Equipped With A Name Change, Music That Showcases Other Side Of Her Womanhood

May 11, 2026

Marla Gibbs On 'It's Never Too Late' Memoir And Why Spiritually She Identifies With Being In Her 30s

Marla Gibbs On 'It's Never Too Late' Memoir And Why Spiritually She Identifies With Being In Her 30s

April 28, 2026

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone On Self-Care And Healing As Athletes: 'It's A Never-Ending Cycle'

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone On Self-Care And Healing As Athletes: 'It's A Never-Ending Cycle'

April 28, 2026

Jimmy Jam And Terry Lewis Detail Their Journey From Meeting Through The Upward Bound Program To Vegas Residency

Jimmy Jam And Terry Lewis Detail Their Journey From Meeting Through The Upward Bound Program To Vegas Residency

April 26, 2026

Kenya Barris On The Hero's Journey Approach He Took To His Feature Doc Directorial Debut, 'Jerry West: The Logo'

Entertainment/Film/Interviews

April 23, 2026