Chrishonda Benson has collaborated with her 9-year-old daughter Mariah to form a unique collection of back-to-school items with Black representation at the forefront. Created through their company Pretty Dope Society, their mission is “to fill the representation void in the retail world with items that look, feel, and inspire us, our kids, communities, and our […]
Peanuts Worldwide is supporting Black animators at HBCUs with a new $100,000 endowment project, reports Black Enterprise. In 1968, the first Black character, Franklin Armstrong, was introduced to the legendary comic strip Peanuts by its creator Charles M. Schulz. With setback from the studio, Schulz stood his ground and threatened to quit working on Peanuts […]
After many months which saw the platform hype the project with a series of visual teasers, posters, and stills, Jaro Media has finally announced the official release date for their first platform branded original series ‘Silver & Gold’. The Alonge Hawes created digital series will premiere with a special two episode launch on Tuesday, October […]
The 45-year-old Award-winning actress Kerry Washington has announced that her first memoir titled THICKER THAN WATER will be released by Little, Brown Spark on September 26th. “Writing a memoir is, by far, the most deeply personal project I have ever taken on,” Washington revealed to PEOPLE in an interview. “I hope that readers will receive […]
At the 54th annual NAACP Image Awards, Gabrielle Union-Wade and Dwayne Wade received the President’s Award in honor of their philanthropic work and ongoing support of the LGBTQIA community. Their 15-year-old daughter, Zaya Wade, came out as transgender in 2020, and the Wades have been in full support of Zaya’s transition. Just one day prior […]
Currently, the iconic band New Edition is embarking on their second U.S. tour within the span of a year. Following their “Culture Tour,” which ran from February to April 2022, New Edition recently hit the road once again for the “Legacy Tour.” The 30-city tour is in collaboration with The Black Promoters Collective. “Legacy Tour” […]
Actor, singer, and civil rights activist Harry Belafonte died Tuesday at 96. Regarded as one of the most successful Caribbean-American musicians in history, Belafonte was a trailblazer as an artist, performer, and activist. He was one of the first Black leading men in Hollywood as he gained recognition during the 1950s and 1960s. Belafonte was […]
Quinta Brunson, the creator and star of “Abbott Elementary,” is actively supporting WGA members in their ongoing battle against the AMPTP. As the strike enters its fourth week and the consequences start affecting writers, Brunson emphasizes the importance of staying resilient. While joining the picket lines, Brunson acknowledges the impact of the strike on people’s […]
For four years, Kevon Chisolm and his 16-year-old son, Kamari, have been organizing online summer camps for children through their non-profit organization, Junior Wallstreeters, Inc. These camps provide an excellent opportunity to maintain learning and create a fun, engaging environment where students can acquire wealth-building concepts alongside peers who share similar interests. The course, titled […]
The accolades continue to roll in for Silver & Gold, as it’s been announced that the series has been named an official selection of the upcoming 5th annual New Jersey Web festival. The Jaro Media presented series is no stranger to acclaim, having amassed over 20 nominations from 10 different film festivals since its debut in October […]