Maya Angelou: Documentary Opens in Theaters Today
Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise documentary opens in theaters today. The documentary chronicles the life of the late Dr. Angelou through exploration of...
Mixed-Race Miss France Gets Racist Threats on Social Media
The Voice (UK) is reporting that the 2014 Miss France Flora Coquerel, 19, has been receiving racist threats via social media platforms. Rakesha Hudson...
‘The Fosters’: Sherri Saum Talks Family and J.Lo
Sherri Saum likes to think of acting as “professional empathy.” The Emmy-nominated actress currently stars as charter school principal Lena Adams Foster on the...
BLACK LOVE: OWN SERIES FINALE TO AIR SATURDAY, AUGUST 27
After more than five years as the #1 non-sports cable telecast in its time period among African-American women, “Black Love” will come to a...
The Hunger Games: Reprisal of the Mammy Figure
(SPOILER ALERT)
The mammy figure has been a constant figure in film, beginning with actress Jennie Lee as "Mammy" in the very first American feature...
Educating Black Kids: Obama's White House Initiative Offers Hope
OPINION
by
Dr. Rema Reynolds
During his speech at the Democratic National Convention (DNC), President Obama talked passionately about education. He stated, “No parent should have to...
Geoffrey Holder: Iconic Dancer, Artist and Actor Dies at 84
Jennifer Dunning and William McDonald of the New York Times are reporting that legendary choreographer, actor and artist Geoffrey Holder has died. Family spokesman...
Poet and Novelist Sam Greenlee Dies
Matt Schudel of The Washington Post is reporting that poet, novelist and filmmaker Sam Greenlee has died. Greenlee, who once served as a Foreign...
Top 10 Most Liveable Cities in Africa
Yolaan Begbie of Africa.com has compiled a list of cities in various countries in Africa that would be great for people looking to live,...
2014 Tony Awards: Audra McDonald Makes History
Last night at the 68th Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall, legendary performer Audra McDonald made history, by winning her sixth Tony Award...
