Naturi Naughton On Her Journey To ‘Power,’ Motherhood And Her Preparing For Next Move

This article originally appeared in the July/August 2018 issue of ESSENCE Magazine. In some way Naturi Naughton knew she’d be in power—pun intended. Her success might seem like kismet, but the actress has worked hard to fine-tune her craft. “I’ve always wanted to be a multitalented triple threat,” says the East Orange, New Jersey, native. […]

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  • a Black Firefighter Comes Under Fire After Kneeling During The Anthem At A Football Game June 7, 2018
  • a Georgia Woman Sworn Into Office With ‘The Autobiography of Malcolm X’ June 7, 2018
  • a Blogger Freddie Harrel’s Natural Extension Line Is Just What Black Women Need  June 7, 2018
  • a Dame Dash Confronts Pepa With Claims She Enabled His Son’s Alcoholism In New ‘GUHH’ Clip June 7, 2018