If you haven’t read Ta-Nehisi Coates’ Between the World and Me, here’s a rare opportunity to see the Award-winning novel brought to life at the Apollo: Angela Bassett, Common, and This is Us star Susan Kelechi Watson will lead the first-ever staged reading of Between the World and Me at Harlem’s Apollo theater on April […]
In Helen, there is an unusual combination of bizarreness and authenticity. On one hand, we’re thrown into multiple situations that are foreign, and perhaps a bit strange, to the outsider looking in. On the other, for those of us who have loved and lost, we feel a strong sense of undeniable familiarity as we reminisce […]
Spotify is ensuring that the spirit of Black History Month continues all year with an innovative campaign. According to EW, the music-streaming service is debuting a Black History Is Happening Now hub, which will highlight creatives and organizations that will work together to “impart change and spread diversity.” Each month, Spotify will introduce a different […]
Back in October, The Weeknd (Abel Tesfaye) revealed the thrilling news about his collaboration with Marvel to produce his first comic book. On June 13th, the initial issue of The Weeknd Presents: Starboy! is set to be released to the public, according to a Marvel press release. Abel wrote The Weeknd Presents: Starboy! with the […]
To celebrate the everlasting legacy of Dr. Maya Angelou on what would have been her 90th birthday, the Google team has created a visually stunning animated short that honors the prolific poet, author, and civil rights activist. In the Doodle, Angelou’s famous “Still I Rise” poem is brought to life through splendidly vibrant illustrations. The […]
“When a black man walks, think of it as a masterpiece, a beautiful song that you may only hear once. Cherish it. You may never hear it again.” These are the haunting words of Neiel Israel from her poem “When a Black Man Walks,” that unfortunately ring true. For National Poetry Month, we’ve curated a […]
Ever since Tiffany Haddish’s breakout role in Girls Trip, the talented comedian has been creating quite the name for herself in Hollywood, and this is only the beginning. So far, we’ve seen Haddish excel in stand up, television, and film. Now, the 38-year-old actress is taking on the role as an executive producer for HBO’s […]
April Reign, the activist and creator of the viral #OscarsSoWhite social media campaign, has announced a new competition for short films called Race to Justice. For the competition, Reign partnered with Audience Awards, a company that provides networking opportunities for filmmakers. The contest invites filmmakers to create a five-minute short film that details their experiences […]
An official trailer for the Sundance favorite Hearts Beat Loud has been released, which stars Kiersey Clemons (Dope), Nick Offerman (Parks and Recreation), and Sasha Lane (American Honey). Directed by Brett Haley, Hearts Beat Loud centers on widow father Frank (Offerman) and his teenage daughter Sam, (Clemons) who become an unlikely songwriting duo during the […]
In a historic victory, Kendrick Lamar has been awarded the Pulitzer Prize in Music for his groundbreaking DAMN. album. Lamar’s monumental win marks the first time in history that the prize has been given to a non-classical or jazz musician, signifying a growing acceptance of hip-hop as an art form. The esteemed rapper is also […]