VS Welcomes Yolonda Ross!
Acclaimed actress Yolonda Ross, known for her powerful performances from Antwone Fisher to The Chi, her efforts with Susan G. Komen, Equal Hope, and AARP, has officially partnered with Verbal Slick for publicity and creative content services.
Recognized for blending storytelling, style, and strategy, Verbal Slick will amplify Ross’s presence across film, fashion, and philanthropy, capturing her bold artistry and authentic voice through high-impact visuals and editorial campaigns.
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This collaboration marks an exciting new chapter as Ross expands her creative footprint both on and off screen. With Verbal Slick’s expertise in entertainment marketing and visual storytelling, audiences can look forward to fresh, dynamic projects that celebrate Yolonda’s depth, drive, and influence.
The future is bright and full of vision.
URBANWORLD FILM FESTIVAL AND BLACK GIRLS ROCK! JOIN FORCES FOR POWERFUL NEW PARTNERSHIP—EBONY EXCLUSIVE
Urbanworld ® Film Festival and BLACK GIRLS ROCK! ®, founded by visionaries Stacy Spikes and Beverly Bond, respectively, have come together to forge a new path in representation, creativity and cultural enrichment. The two groups have joined forces for the first time, infusing the 29-year-old film festival with BLACK GIRLS ROCK!'s commitment to nurture, educate and inspire new voices.
Director R.T. Thorne & Actress Danielle Deadwyler40 ACRES Press Run
Thorne, in his bold feature debut, walked listeners through the film’s thematic roots: the legacy of Black landholding, survival in the face of erasure, and the urgency of storytelling that reclaims untold histories. Deadwyler, embodying the matriarch Hailey Freeman, spoke with both vulnerability and resolve—describing the rigorous physical and emotional demands of the role, and how 40 ACRES is, at its core, a deeply personal story about family, legacy, and resistance.
Danielle Deadwyler | EBONY Cover
Award-winning actress Danielle Deadwyler graces the cover of EBONY Magazine, embodying power, grace, and purpose in a stunning visual celebration of artistry and resilience.
Known for her transformative performances in Till, The Harder They Fall, and 40 Acres Deadwyler continues to redefine what it means to be a leading woman in Hollywood, unapologetically authentic, emotionally raw, and deeply rooted in truth.
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This EBONY cover story captures more than her beauty; it reveals her vision, a reflection of her dedication to storytelling that uplifts, challenges, and inspires. With each role, Danielle pushes culture forward, representing strength, complexity, and the undeniable brilliance of Black womanhood. Her moment on EBONY’s cover isn’t just a feature,
it’s a statement of legacy in motion.
