The First Lady, an upcoming anthology series by Showtime, dives into the exceptional stories of Washington DC’s first ladies, with the first season spotlighting Eleanor Roosevelt, Betty Ford, and Michelle Obama. Viola Davis plays Michelle Obama, and a new trailer for The First Lady reveals just how impeccable the casting
From February through March, New York City’s legendary Carnegie Hall is launching an expansive Afrofuturism Festival, “where music, visual arts, science fiction, and technology intersect to imagine alternate realities and a liberated future viewed through the lens of Black cultures.” The citywide festival, initiating during the midst of Black History
January is National Puzzle Month, and with Black History Month right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to dive into the art of puzzle making while simultaneously learning about the works of various Black artists. Most of these puzzles (ranging from 500 to 1000 pieces) will take considerable time
Mattel’s Barbie recently commemorated Black journalist and Civil Rights Leader Ida B. Wells as the latest addition to its Inspiring Women series, which highlights trailblazing women role models throughout history. Previously honored women include Maya Angeleou, Florence Nightingale, Eleanor Roosevelt, Rosa Parks, Billie Jean King and Ella Fitzgerald. In 1862,
On Halloween, Donald Glover released a cryptic teaser for Atlanta’s third season. Much speculation about what the season may entail began circulating throughout social media, and we now have slightly more information. It’s been almost four years since the brilliance of Atlanta has graced us. At last, the third season
Today, we celebrate and honor Martin Luther King Jr., and reflect on his potent messages on how love triumphs hate. In many ways, King was a prophet of love, as bell hooks writes in her essay collection all about love. Certainly ahead of his time, King’s profound vision of the
The United States Mint announced Monday that a new batch of U.S. quarters will feature the esteemed poet and activist Maya Angelou, making her the first Black woman in the country’s history to appear on a coin. These circulating quarters are part of the American Women Quarters (AWQ) Program, and
A documentary on the late Sidney Poitier’s career and life has been in production for over a year by Harpo Productions and Network Entertainment. Oprah Winfrey is serving as executive producer, and the documentary will be directed by Reggie Hudlin (House Party, Boomerang, The Black Godfather). Poitier’s family is attached
New year, new books! We’re absolutely thrilled to experience yet another phenomenal year of reading and to expand our perspective through the stories of others. The following reading list features upcoming books by Black authors spanning a wide range of genres, from deeply personal memoirs to contemporary romance. There’s a
Toni Morrison’s Black Book is an upcoming group exhibition curated by the Pulitzer Prize-winning critic, author, and curator Hilton Als. Opening January 20th, 2022 at the David Zwirner gallery in New York, the exhibition is an ode to the massive cultural significance of Toni Morrison. Als states that the exhibition
