The live-action remake of Disney's The Little Mermaid has had very controversial responses since the casting of singer Halle Bailey, a black woman, was announced to play Arielle. Disney released the official trailer Friday, September 9th, and it did not come without controversy! We discuss it here!
Read MoreAward winning filmmaker Omar Cook dropped an action packed trailer to his new crime drama short film Coke Boys. Co-directed by and starring both Omar Cook and Adonis Armstrong, the film pays homage to 90s films such as Menace II Society, Boyz n the Hood, Juice, and New Jack City.
Read MoreRising actor and filmmaker, Omar Cook, makes his directorial debut with his six time award winning short film, SKANDALOUZ. Starring Adonis Armstrong as “Marcus Williams” and Jessie Reeder as “Kayla Williams”, SKANDALOUZ is a must see film that touches on domestic violence, infidelity, and deviousness within friendships.
Read MoreIconic Black filmmaker, Melvin Van Peebles, passed away Tuesday night at his home in Manhattan at 89. Known as The Godfather of Black cinema, Melvin Van Peebles helped to bring modern cinema to light in the 70s, paving the way for other Black filmmakers.
Read MoreHBO’s hit series A Black Lady Sketch Show is a necessary show for Black women! This show is the first of its kind featuring an all-black female writing room, director, and a cast composed entirely of black women. We discuss it here!
Read MoreWith Amazon Prime set to release its new limited series "The Underground Railroad", on May 14, it begs the question, is it time to stop making slave movies and shows? We discuss it here!
Read MoreBlack sitcoms have been integral in the Black community, with shows like “Living Single”, and “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” showing characters who are nuanced, happy and engaged in lighthearted fun. It’s time for new Black sitcoms to emerge. We discuss it here!
Read MoreAmazon debuted a trailer for the new series Them but critics are drawing comparisons to Jordan Peele's work. When will we be able to see Black characters play in roles not cemented in racism or poverty? We discuss it here!
Read MoreActress and new mother Angela Lewis is back as fan-favorite "Aunt Louie" for season four of FX's Snowfall. We talked with Angela Lewis about what to look forward to this season, honoring John Singleton and embracing life as a new mother!
Read MoreSeveral critics have asserted that B.E.T's programming perpetuates harmful stereotypes for ratings and promotes a one-dimensional view on black culture and community today. Being that we're in the age of inclusion and diversity, this is a call for B.E.T to be proactive and lead the charge in that respect.
Read MoreIconic Actress Cicely Tyson passed away Thursday at 96 years old. Cicely Tyson paved the way for many other Black actresses and actors and her legacy will live on, immortalized through her work on television and film. We discuss her legacy here!
Read MoreInsecure is more than just a hilarious show, it's a spotlight onto black women's lives, and it's what we needed! We recap some of the best moments from this iconic series as it nears its end!
Read MoreActor John Boyega took to twitter to deliver a message denouncing racism in response to the death of George Floyd.
Read MoreYaya Mayweather faces 99 years in prison after being charged with Aggravated Assault With A Deadly Weapon. Here is everything you need to know.
Read MoreIdris Elba took to social media share the news that he tested positive for coronavirus and gave a warning to take it seriously with the right precautionary measures.
Read MoreNabiyah Be is a true triple threat, an actress, musician, and dancer who has been making a big impact in entertainment scoring roles in Black Panther and off-Broadway show School Girls; Or The African Mean Girls. We talked with Nabiyah about her acting career, childhood, and plans to release her debut album!
Read MoreTaraji P. Henson launched a nonprofit organization to combat mental health stigmas in the African American community!
Read MoreIssa Rae’s hit HBO series Insecure was renewed for a fourth season and the creator and star of the comedy series made it very clear who her loyalty on the show is to!
Read MoreChadwick Boseman took home yet another accolade for his roles in the two most successful films of 2018! GQ International Man of Year, add that to the trophy case!
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