Marvin Gaye performs on stage at De Doelen, Rotterdam, Netherlands, 1st July 1980. (Photo by Rob Verhorst/Redferns) Oscar winner Jamie Foxx star ofย Rayย has acquired rights to the life story of Marvin Gaye, and is set to executive produce a biographical limited series alongside multimedia producer Suzanne de Passe, who has been involved in previous attempts […]
Jamie Foxx Set to Produce Marvin Gaye Story Read More ยป
(Los Angeles, CA) – In anticipation of its annual Best Of list, the African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) has already proclaimed 2016 the best EVER for Blacks in cinema. AAFCA not only applauds the increased volume of films representing the Black experience released in 2016, but also the range of diverse storylines. โThe studios
AAFCA Calls 2016 the Best Year for Blacks in Cinema Read More ยป
Theย U.S. postal service over the past couple of days just announced that trailblazer Dorothy Height will be honored as the 40th stamp in the Black Heritage Forever series in 2017. Height was not only an activist but dedicated her life to fighting for African-American women. Height was the president of ย National Council of Negro Womenย for
NCNW Dorothy Height Honored on 2017 U.S. Postage Stamp Read More ยป
When I first tried Oprahโs amazing sweet potato recipe, I was serving this traditional favorite with a twist to my harshest critic, my mother in law. As I watched her gently put the fork with the dish inside ofย her mouth, I waited for her response which was instant. ย She said, โGirl, these sweet potatoes are
Recipe: Oprah’s Sweet Potato Casserole That We Just Can’t Get Enough Read More ยป
We are so excited for this! Netflixโs ‘BARRY’ depictsย a young Barack Obama, on his search for hope, and finding his identity as he reaches adulthood. We’ll be tuning in, will you?
Check Out The New Trailer For ‘BARRY’! Read More ยป
ย L.A. based Poetic Justiceย a lifestyle women’s fashion brand inspired by African American women, made their way to Washington, D.C. for Howard University’s epic Homecoming weekend to spread its body positive, pro #blackgirlmagic message and give a $5,000 scholarship to the University’s Division of Fine Arts to support the future of Black fashion designers.ย ย PJ
Poetic Justice Fashion Brand Donates Scholarship to Howard University Read More ยป
Who sayโs grown folks donโt turn up?ย Well youโre wrong. Many do, turn up that is but, in moderation and old school styleย (smile). On December 10th, the Music Box San Diego will host a night of dance, soul, jazz and funk featuring: Jazz trumpeter Tom Browne whoโs perhaps best know for his 1980โs hit โFunkin’
Ain’t No Party Like an Old School Party Read More ยป
The inspiring story chronicling the journey of Australian basketball playerย Ben Simmonsย to becoming the 2016 NBA No. 1 Draft Pick for the Philadelphia 76ers, will be featured in the latest “Becoming” episodeย “Becoming: Ben Simmons,” airing thisย SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20ย (3:00p.m., ET/PT) on Disney XD.ย Th “Becoming” series, from the producers of ESPN Films’ Peabody and Emmy-Award winning “30 for
Disney XD Airs Story of NBA No. 1 Draft Pick Ben Simmons Read More ยป
The cast of FENCES attended a special screening of the film at the Film Society of Lincoln Center in New York, NY on November 17, 2016. They all look amazing! ย Don’t you just love Viola’s dress? ย That red and burgundy against her beautiful chocolate skin is simply radiant. FENCESย opens in theaters on December
{Photos} Viola, Denzel and The Cast of FENCES Read More ยป
Television Academyย entertainment powerhouses, most notably behind the annual Primetime Emmy Awards, met on Thursday night to vote on a new chairman and CEO. ย Drumroll please โ and the winner isย Hayma Washington. Washington will be the Academyโs first African American chairman and CEO in the organizationโs 70-year history. For the last five years, and the ย Washington
TV Academy Elects 1st Black Chairman in its 70yr History Read More ยป
