Film & TV
January 17, 2020
Trailer: Meet The First Couple In Ava DuVernay’s ‘Cherish The…
On Thursday, OWN released the full-length trailer for Ava DuVernay’s…
Music
January 17, 2020
Like Miami, ‘Bad Boys for Life’ soundtrack is hot and…
Some soundtracks are as important to their movies as the…
Music
January 16, 2020
Mariah Carey, the Neptunes in Songwriters Hall’s 2020 class
NEW YORK (AP) — It’s one sweet day for Mariah…
News
January 16, 2020
Hall-of-fame wrestler Rocky Johnson, Dwayne Johnson’s father, dies at 75
Rocky “Soulman” Johnson, a WWE Hall of Fame wrestler who…
Perspective
January 16, 2020
Issa Rae: Movie academy ‘needs to do better’ on diversity
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Issa Rae’s quick comment after five…
Books
January 15, 2020
New book shares early stories written by Zora Neale Hurston
NEW YORK (AP) — Sixty years after her death, the…
Film & TV
January 14, 2020
Nnedi Okorafor’s ‘Binti’ Is Being Adapted Into An Africanfuturistic Hulu…
Nnedi Okorafor’s Hugo Award-winning science fiction trilogy Binti will be…
Film & TV
January 14, 2020
Cannes does ‘right thing’ in appointing Spike Lee to lead
PARIS (AP) — American director Spike Lee will lead the…
Film & TV
January 13, 2020
Trailer: Lena Waithe’s ‘The Chi’ Returns For Its Third Season
With the departure of main cast members Jason Mitchell and…
Film & TV
January 13, 2020
The Rock to revisit younger years in new NBC comedy…
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Dwayne Johnson will revisit his…
Music
January 9, 2020
John Legend, H.E.R. to perform at Prince tribute concert
NEW YORK (AP) — John Legend, Foo Fighters, Alicia Keys,…
Film & TV
January 8, 2020
The Upcoming Films And TV Shows Featuring Black Talent To…
The new decade is officially upon us, and with it…
Lifestyle
January 7, 2020
Taylor Swift, Janet Mock to be honored by GLAAD
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Taylor Swift and writer-director-producer Janet Mock…
Books
January 7, 2020
Stacey Abrams book on voting rights to be published in…
NEW YORK (AP) — Stacey Abrams has a new book…
Film & TV
January 2, 2020
Lifetime returns to R. Kelly with a new powerful series
NEW YORK (AP) — Few TV documentary series can boast…
News
December 31, 2019
Congressman John Lewis says cancer is his latest battle
ATLANTA (AP) — As a civil rights activist at 25,…
Perspective
December 31, 2019
Reparations and Religion: 50 years after ‘Black Manifesto’
(RNS) — On a Sunday morning in May of 1969,…
Film & TV
December 23, 2019
‘Just Mercy’ aims for justice on death row, and in…
NEW YORK (AP) — Michael B. Jordan doesn’t usually get…
Books
December 18, 2019
JARO Picks: The 2020 Book Releases By Authors Of Color…
As the last year of the decade comes to a…
Arts & Culture
December 17, 2019
How The Baltimore Museum of Art Is Giving Female Artists…
In 2020, the Baltimore Museum of Art will pour all…
Arts & Culture
December 16, 2019
Grammy-winner Anderson .Paak supports hometown arts center
VENTURA, Calif. (AP) — Rapper and singer Anderson .Paak is…
Arts & Culture
December 12, 2019
Meet The Mother-Daughter Duo Making Broadway History This Holiday Season
LaChanze and Celia Rose Gooding are making history by becoming…
Film & TV
December 11, 2019
How Streaming, Diversity, #MeToo Shaped TV Decade Of Change
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Game of Thrones” was both an…
Film & TV
December 10, 2019
Jordan Peele’s ‘Us’ Named Best Film Of 2019 By The…
Although Us was snubbed for a Golden Globe nomination, the…
Film & TV
December 10, 2019
‘Harriet’ Star Cynthia Erivo Reflects On Double Golden Globe Nominations
The multi-talented actress Cynthia Erivo has received two nominations for…
News
December 9, 2019
Rapper Juice WRLD Dies After Medical Emergency In Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) — Rapper Juice WRLD, who launched his career…
Arts & Culture
December 6, 2019
Solange Becomes First Recipient Of Lena Horne Prize For Artists…
NEW YORK (AP) — Lena Horne was a fierce advocate…
Lifestyle
December 6, 2019
Chamillionaire Wants To Add Diversity To Tech Space
When Grammy award-winning rapper Hakeem “Chamillionaire” Seriki began learning the…
Books
December 5, 2019
‘Genesis Begins Again’ Announced As Finalist For William C. Morris…
“Genesis Begins Again” by Alicia D. Williams has been announced…
Politics
December 3, 2019
Kamala Harris ends Democratic presidential campaign
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Sen. Kamala Harris told supporters on…
Arts & Culture
December 3, 2019
Kenya Barris On The Innovation Behind Kid Cudi’s Joint Album…
This past summer, Kid Cudi announced that his newest project,…
News
December 2, 2019
A New Statue Honoring The Legacy Of Rosa Parks Is…
The unveiling of a statue honoring the heroic and courageous…
Arts & Culture
December 2, 2019
Not Just Arabesques: Misty Copeland Imparts Her Life Lessons
NEW YORK (AP) — No other ballet dancer has crossed…
News
November 25, 2019
Jessye Norman remembered as force of nature at Met memorial
NEW YORK (AP) — Jessye Norman was remembered as a…
News
November 22, 2019
Oprah Winfrey, Ta-Nehisi Coates Among Speakers At Tribute To Toni…
NEW YORK (AP) — In offering tribute to Toni Morrison,…
Music
November 20, 2019
New Acts Rule Grammys As Lizzo, Lil Nas X, Billie…
NEW YORK (AP) — The Grammys are screaming “Cuz I…
Lifestyle
November 20, 2019
Michelle Obama, Tracee Ellis Ross, J. Lo To Join Oprah…
NEW YORK (AP) — Oprah Winfrey’s going on tour, and…
Politics
November 20, 2019
Obama Talks Climate Change, Inequality At Green Conference
ATLANTA (AP) — Former President Barack Obama said Wednesday that…
Arts & Culture
November 19, 2019
Lena Horne’s Legacy Continues With Entertainment Award That Honors Artists…
The multi-talented actress, singer, dancer, and activist Lena Horne is…
Film & TV
November 18, 2019
Here’s What We Know About The New HBO Series ‘Lovecraft…
Jordan Peele and JJ Abrams’ Lovecraft Country has received a…
Politics
November 9, 2019
Harris, Warren compete for support from black female voters
Kamala Harris got a much needed boost this past week…
News
November 6, 2019
Acclaimed novelist Ernest Gaines dies at 86
By CHEVEL JOHNSON and REBECCA SANTANA undefined NEW ORLEANS (AP)…
Film & TV
November 4, 2019
Starring Lakeith Stanfield And Issa Rae, ‘The Photograph’ Trailer Is…
This Valentine’s Day, a charming and intimate portrayal of Black…
Film & TV
November 4, 2019
Dive Into The Strange, Brilliant, And Obsessive Life Of Marion…
Beginning in 1979, the Philadelphia-born Communist activist and archivist Marion…
Books
November 4, 2019
Ta-Nehisi Coates’ Debut Novel ‘The Water Dancer’ Among Carnegie Medal…
NEW YORK (AP) — Ta-Nehisi Coates’ first novel, “The Water…
Music
November 1, 2019
Grammys to honor Dr. Dre for trailblazing production work
Dr. Dre, who has produced hits for Eminem, Tupac, Snoop…
News
October 30, 2019
Beloved ‘Friday’ Actor-comedian John Witherspoon Dies At 77
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actor-comedian John Witherspoon, who memorably played…
Comedy
October 29, 2019
Dave Chappelle Receives Mark Twain Prize For Lifetime Achievement In…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on Dave Chappelle receiving the…
News
October 25, 2019
Elijah Cummings remembered as ‘fierce champion’ at funeral
BALTIMORE (AP) — Congressman and civil rights leader Elijah Cummings…
Film & TV
October 24, 2019
Hollywood said ‘no’ to Deon Taylor, so he made his…
LOS ANGELES — Deon Taylor doesn’t take no for an…
