Dr. Melissa Harris-Perry: ‘The Struggle Continues’
New leaders and activists of today should educate themselves on the past in order to make social change in contemporary America...
Angelique Kidjo Talks New Music & Memoir ‘Spirit Rising’
Angelique Kidjo recently released her memoir, Spirit Rising, followed by her 13th album, Eve, simultaneously. Both projects are platforms for the...
Is Gay ‘The New Black?’ Award-Winning Filmmaker Yoruba Richen Answers
Yoruba Richen is the delightful, thought-provoking director, producer and writer behind the critically acclaimed documentary, 'The New Black.' Her 75-minute intimate...
Richard Vos: Comedian Talks Black Audiences and Making History
Rich Vos made history as the first white comic to perform on HBO's hit series Russell Simmons' Def Comedy Jam. The...
BBC Presenter and Journalist Komla Dumor Dies at 41
Referred to as the 'face and voice of Africa,' BBC presenter Komla Dumor has died of a heart attack. In an...
2014 Oscar Nominations: Barkhad, Chewitel, Lupita and McQueen Nominated
This morning, Cheryl Boone Isaacs, president of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences and actor Chris Hemsworth announced the...
2014 Golden Globes: ’12 Years A Slave’ Wins Best Picture
The highly-anticipated 2014 Golden Globe awards aired last night and there were few surprises. While the African Diaspora was well-represented in...
BET’s ‘Being Mary Jane’ Debut is Ratings Hit
Rick Kissell of Variety is reporting that BET’s first original scripted series, drama “Being Mary Jane,” ranked as the top-rated first-run...
Shonda Rhimes to Receive 2014 Television Showmanship Award
Creativecow.net is reporting that Shonda Rhimes will receive yet another accolade in what is turning out to be a charmed career...
Poet and Activist Amiri Baraka Dies
NJ.com is reporting that longtime activist and NJ poet laureate Amiri Baraka has died. David Giambusso of the Star-Ledger writes:
Baraka was...