Ziggy Marley, the eldest son of Bob Marley, is joining forces with Paramount Pictures to develop a biopic about the legendary musical icon who brought reggae into the mainstream. Although Marley died at the youthful age of 36, the impact he left behind was monumental. Born and raised in Jamaica,
Media powerhouse and philanthropist Oprah Winfrey is being honored and celebrated with her own exhibition at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC), highlighting Winfrey’s expansive accomplishments and trailblazing journey throughout her prolific lifetime. Some of Winfrey’s greatest achievements include becoming the first black female billionaire,
To celebrate what would have been Prince’s 60th birthday, the Prince Estate and Warner Bros. have announced the release of a live album recorded by the legendary artist back in 1983. Titled Piano & A Microphone, the album features nine tracks that were privately recorded at Prince’s home studio in
The following review contains spoilers from season 3 of Queen Sugar. “Don’t lead with the fear of what might be, lead with the strength of who you are.” – Charlie to Nova. “You gotta understand that I don’t need no pedestal. I aint gone break. I got wings, just
Georgia’s Stacey Abrams’ recent historic win as the first black woman to be a major party’s nominee for governor restored hope for countless Americans. Now, she’s on the run to make history once again by becoming the nation’s first black female governor. Nearly two decades before Abrams’ groundbreaking win, the
The HBO series Being Serena offers a look inside the private life of the most decorated, talented, and courageous athlete of our time, Serena Williams. In a matter of what feels like only two years, she has become a mother, wife, and continues to be a dominating force on the
In her latest special Hard Knock Wife, Ali Wong returns several months pregnant with her second child and ready to spew more meditations on life postpartum. Her decision to film not one but two stand-up specials while visibly with child is in itself a revolutionary act. In such a male-dominated, misogynistic space, Wong
Did you know that by the fourth grade, over 80% of America’s black male students are not proficient in reading? Many factors contribute to this alarming figure, such as limited access to engaging and age-friendly reading material, an absence of black men in black boys’ early reading experiences, and the
Exciting news for Boston, Houston, and El Paso locals: This June, catch contemporary comedians Dave Chappelle and Jon Stewart live as they host a limited, seven-date run of exclusive stand-up shows within the three cities. The two comedians have previously performed together in August 2017, where Stewart made a surprise
The first extended trailer for OWN’s upcoming series Love Is __ has been released. The romantic drama is written and produced by the celebrated husband/wife duo Mara Brock Akil and Salim Akil, known for hit shows such as The Game, Being Mary Jane, Girlfriends, and Black Lightning. Love Is __
