The new year calls for a refreshing variety of upcoming and recently released books by black authors, both seasoned and new, to potentially add to your reading list. Spanning across multiple genres, these fifteen books have been chosen to highlight the diversity of works within the community of black writers. Here is Jaro’s curated selection […]
This year, fans can expect an exciting revival of the classic 1950s sci-fi series The Twilight Zone from Oscar-winning producer and director Jordan Peele. The highly anticipated show will premiere as part of the CBS All-Access streaming program, and Peele will host and narrate the series as well. Simon Kinberg, best known as the writer […]
Through a careful blend of humor and education, Kenya Barris’s sitcom Black-ish has been praised for stirring up important conversations within the African-American community. Now in its fifth season, the series opened up about colorism in the latest episode, “Black Like Us ”– and viewers can’t stop talking about it. Written by Peter Saji, […]
The nominees for the 91st Academy Awards were unveiled Tuesday morning, and there’s quite a few historical breakthroughs for Black talent this year. While there were also a good deal of disappointments (such as no Oscar nods for women directors), we’re celebrating the fact that Black Panther alone scored seven Oscar nominations – a strong […]
Celebrate the Apollo’s 85th anniversary with the newly released graphic novel “Showtime at the Apollo: The Story of Harlem’s World Famous Theater,” an adaptation of Ted Fox’s 1983 book of the same name. Illustrated by James Otis Smith, the novel shares the intricate history of the theater and its esteemed performers that have graced the […]
Amanda Seales’ first stand-up comedy special debuted Saturday night on HBO. The 37-year-old comedian, perhaps best known for starring as Issa Rae’s best friend in Insecure, speaks authentically about her journey as a Black woman in her new special, I Be Knowin’. “It’s important for Black women to make our own way, because if we […]
The official trailer for The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind has been released by Netflix, and it’s incredibly poignant. Based on the remarkable life of Malawian inventor William Kamkwamba, the film recounts how 13-year-old William, played by Maxwell Simba, used his inventive and curious mind to save his cherished village from famine. Nigerian-British actor Chiwetel […]
In his latest venture, John Leguizamo takes to the stage to give a lesson about the contributions of Latin heroes to the world. Using his own struggles as a father attempting to impart cultural pride in his son who is being bullied at school for being Latino, Leguizamo journeys through his intellectual and emotional pursuit […]
At only nine years old, Halle Moore discovered a passion for writing and has recently published her first book of poetry called “The Pages of Life.” Following her dreams at a young age, the Maryland resident tackles subjects such as feminism, politics, education, and spirituality in her debut collection. In an interview with Fox 5 […]
In honor of Black History Month, we’re bringing attention to the Black trailblazers who are making history today. Most recently, Nigerian-American filmmaker Chinonye Chukwu took home the Grand Jury Prize for her drama film Clemency at Sundance, which makes her the first Black woman to ever win the festival’s most prestigious honor. Clemency marks Chukwu’s […]