With all of the Netflix adaptations that are derived from literature, it was only a matter of time before Netflix jumped on the idea to highlight the books and authors that have been the source of inspiration for widely popular series such as Bridgerton, The Queen’s Gambit, and Orange Is The New Black. There are […]
Tananarive Due, an award-winning author, professor, producer, and horror culture specialist, is receiving long overdue attention for her Black horror novel The Between. Originally published in 1995, the fictional book is being re-released this fall. The Between is Due’s debut novel. It follows Hilton, a man who was saved from drowning by his grandmother as […]
There’s a new tour experience created with Black women in mind, and it’s all about forming meaningful connections while viewing art murals throughout the city of Atlanta. Black Girl Magic Tours were founded by Dr. Tarika Sullivan, and it initially began as artistic adventures around the city with her friends. “I loved to travel, and […]
On Halloween, Donald Glover took to Twitter to surprise fans with the first teaser for season three of Atlanta, which is set to premiere in 2022. The 40 second teaser itself is cryptic and slightly ominous, with various B-roll from European countries and a soundtrack of Sun Ra’s “It’s After The End of the World.” […]
William Jackson Harper (The Good Place) is the star of the latest season of Love Life, a heartfelt romantic comedy that explores the highs and lows of dating while navigating life in New York City. In the first season, we became acquainted with Darby (Anna Kendrick), who longed for true love and discovered her worth […]
A 2018 graphic novel by Mikhail Sebastian and George Watson titled Sorcerority is being adapted into a film by Gabrielle Union’s I’ll Have Another Productions, Taraji P. Henson’s TPH Entertainment, and Effie T. Brown’s Gamechanger Films. The official synopsis reads: “Sorcerority chronicles a young African-American girl, Melanie, who, following in the footsteps of her late […]
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The treasured early-2000s animated series The Proud Family is back and apparently, louder and prouder. The Proud Family: Louder And Prouder will be offered as part of Disney+, and is set to launch on the platform in February 2022. It’s been 14 years since we’ve watched the hilarious adventures of the Proud family, consisting of Penny, […]
Nick Brooks, an upcoming filmmaker and author, has gained incredible recognition for his young adult thriller Promise Boys, which scored a seven-figure book deal with Henry Holt Books for Young Readers. Expected to be released in early 2023, Promise Boys follows three boys at a Washington, D.C. charter school as they investigate the killing of […]
From Insecure to Run The World and now Harlem, recent series are focusing on compelling groups of Black women who are multifaceted. Creators of color are taking it upon themselves to accurately portray Black women in a myriad of ways, and it’s exciting to witness. Harlem follows “four stylish and ambitious best girlfriends in Harlem, […]