Viola Davis Response to NYT Shade is “Classically Beautiful”
The Root is reporting that Viola Davis responded to being called "less classically beautiful", by Alessandra Stanley of The New York Times, during an appearance on The View....
Elizabeth Peña: Celebrated Cuban American Actress Dies
Writing for the Latino Review, Mario-Francisco Robles is reporting that celebrated actress Elizabeth Peña has died. Peña is best remembered for her critically acclaimed...
‘Nas: Time is Illmatic’ Documentary Explores Tragedy and Triumph
Nas: Time is Illmatic is a feature documentary that chronicles the preconditions and circumstances leading up to the making of the rapper's seminal 1994...
Pistorius Sentencing Hearing Begins: Asks for Community Service
The sentencing hearing for Paralympian runner Oscar Pistorius, who was convicted of culpable homicide last month, in the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, has...
Bye Felicia: ‘Indigenous Peoples Day’ Replacing ‘Columbus Day’?
Emanuella Grinberg of CNN is reporting that many cities in the United States are replacing 'Columbus Day' with 'Indigenous People Day'. Grinberg reports:
"For the...
Ebola: Trinidad May Postpone 2015 Carnival Over Fears
Caribbean 360 is reporting that the National Carnival Commission (NCC) may postpone Carnival celebrations in 2015 due to fears associated with the Ebola virus...
HBCUs Fight for Student Enrollment
HBCU Digest is reporting that financial hurdles for low-income first generation college students, increases in admissions standards, and outdated recruitment practices are causing student enrollment to...
A3C Hip-Hop Festival Kicks Off 10th Anniversary in Atlanta
The A3C Hip-Hop Festival is celebrating its 10th Anniversary in the city of Atlanta Oct 8-14.* Founded by Brian Knott and Kevin Elfick, the A3C...
Aunt Jemima: Heirs Seek Pancake Money
Reporting for the Courier-Journal, Jere Downs is reporting that the heirs of Nancy Green, the black woman that appeared as Aunt Jemima on the...
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...
