Check the Rhime: Phife Dawg’s Final Freestyle
San Francisco radio station Q102 has exclusive footage of what may be legendary rapper Malik 'Phife Dawg' Taylor's final freestyle. According to Jessica Todd...
Dayo Okeniyi: ‘Shades of Blue’ Star’s Role of a Lifetime
People think they know Loman. They have no idea. – Dayo Okeniyi
Dayo Okeniyi stars as Detective Michael Loman on NBC’s hit police drama ‘Shades...
‘American Crime’: Season Two Addresses Rape
Season two of the ABC drama American Crime is both a coming out and coming-of-age story taking place between two high schools, one private...
Underground: Ensemble Actor Aldis Hodge Takes the Lead
To say that Aldis Hodge has been putting in work in Hollywood is an understatement. The North Carolina native has worked steadily in television...
Mavis! Documentary: Director Jessica Edwards Talks Process
In 2013, a family outing to a rainy outdoor show in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park by then film publicist Jessica Edwards turned into something else....
Celebrating Over 100 Years of Black Cinema
In 2010, I wrote an article for The Root entitled "Celebrating Over 100 Years of Black Cinema" as the black cinema movement turned 100-years-old....
Channing Dungey: ABC Names First African-American President
Shadow and Act is reporting Channing Dungey has been named president of ABC Entertainment, making her the first African-American to hold the position. The...
Doc McStuffins Introduces Adoption Storyline
Hereweread.com is reporting that Disney sensation Doc McStuffins is getting a new sibling! The McStuffins will add to their family through adoption. Charnaie writes:
"Doc...
Race: Stephan James Becomes Jesse Owens
When Canadian actor Stephan James traveled to Berlin, he walked alone into the same arena where groundbreaking athlete Jesse Owens (1913-1980) won four gold...
Breaking: Denise ‘Vanity’ Matthews Dies at 57
TMZ is reporting that Denise Matthews, known as 'Vanity' of the 1980s pop group Vanity 6 has died. A protégé and former girlfriend of...
