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Jaro Media Inks Alonge Hawes To Series Development Deal

Alonge Hawes seems to be expanding his artistic reach. The talented auteur has inked a series development deal with streaming & entertainment network Jaro Media.

Harlem’s Black Fashion Designers Are Celebrated With Stylish, High-Fashion Barbies

Harlem’s Fashion Row and Mattel’s Barbie joined forces to celebrate Black designers for Black History Month and beyond. The stunning looks featured on the Barbie dolls are miniature replicas of works by fashion designers Anifa Mvuemba (Founder of Hanifa), Patrick Henry (Founder of Rich Fresh), and sisters Kimberly Goldson and

‘The Man Who Fell To Earth’: Watch First Trailer For Sci-Fi Starring Chiwetel Ejiofor And Naomie Harris

Showtime’s original series The Man Who Fell To Earth has received its first trailer. Starring Oscar nominees Naomie Harris (Skyfall) and Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years a Slave), the alien sci-fi thriller is inspired by Walter Tevis’s novel and Nicolas Roeg’s esteemed 1976 film of the same name featuring David Bowie.

Equitea: A Black-Owned Tea Company That Focuses On Wellness As A Human Right

Founded by Quentin Vennie, The Equitea Company was created with the belief that being healthy is not a privilege, but a human right. Every tea blend is constructed of the highest quality organic ingredients, intended to boost well being while tasting excellent as well.  In conversation with Ebony Magazine, Vennie

For Its 50th Anniversary, ‘Lady Sings the Blues’ Will Screen In Theaters Across The United States

This year marks the 50th anniversary of one of the most distinguished Black films of the 20th century, Lady Sings the Blues. To commemorate the occasion, Turner Classics is screening the film in select Regal Cinemas theaters nationwide. The 1972 film is liberally based on the complicated life of Jazz

‘The First Lady’: Viola Davis Stars As Michelle Obama In New Anthology Series

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

In The Core Of Black History Month, NYC’s Carnegie Hall Launches Major Citywide Afrofuturism Festival

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

From Faith Ringgold To Jacob Lawrence, These Jigsaw Puzzles Celebrate The Work Of Renowned Black Artists

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

Ida B. Wells, Prominent Journalist And Civil Rights Activist, Is Honored With A Barbie Doll

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,

After A Lengthy Hiatus, The Third Season Of ‘Atlanta’ Finally Receives A Premiere Date

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

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