(CNN) — Jayne Kennedy can thank Oprah Winfrey in part for her new memoir, “Plain Jayne.” Kennedy – who broke ground as the first Black woman crowned Miss Ohio in 1970 and blazed trails eight years ...
In Part 2 of our special Colors: A Dialogue on Race in America series, Jayne Kennedy opens up about the most difficult chapter of her life — a season of heartbreak, isolation, and doubt that nearly ...
Marshelle R. Sanders is a Chicago-based journalist and reporter for The Chicago Defender, covering community news, entertainment, lifestyle, and seasonal guides throughout Chicago and its surrounding ...
Jayne Kennedy is more than a trailblazer—she’s a cultural force who has broken barriers in beauty, sports, television, and film. From Miss Ohio to Hollywood, from Bob Hope’s world tours to making ...