Pure Justice
A female attorney just made partner at the most prestigious law firm in the state. Suddenly she finds herself faced with being disbarred.
Diva Interupted
Vanessa Green had it all, a beautiful family, high-profile job, and a jet-setting lifestyle. But on one fateful day she loses it all and is forced to re-think her entire life. Self-proclaimed “Diva” Vanessa Green had it all, a beautiful family, high-profile job, and a jet-setting lifestyle. But on one fateful day she loses it all […]
Nelson Mandela’s Favorite African Folktales Comes Out On Vinyl This Fall
This fall, experience the audiobook for Nelson Mandela’s Favorite African Folktales on vinyl through Wax Audio Group. Read by Don Cheadle, Whoopie Goldberg, Samuel L Jackson, and more, the popular 2010 audiobook consists of folktales from over 10 African countries that were curated by Nelson Mandela. The landmark stories include The Wolf Queen, The […]
Trayvon Martin’s Mother Sybrina Fulton Refuses To Let Her Son Be Overpowered By Executives
Sybrina Fulton, the mother of slain 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, is not keeping quiet about her displeasure with the executive decision to not air the final installment of the six-part docuseries Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story, which was decided by BET. Instead, BET went on to air a re-run of the New Edition story to lead the […]
Watch The Official Trailer For “Liyana,” An Animated Documentary Crafted By Orphaned Children In Swaziland
The trailer for the Award-winning feature film Liyana has been released, and it is evident that moviegoers are in for a heartfelt, rare, and emotionally gripping experience. Produced by Thandie Newton and directed by Amanda and Aaron Kopp, Liyana combines animated storytelling with traditional documentary footage to uniquely offer a look into the lives of […]
John Legend Becomes The First Black Man To Reach EGOT Status
In a historic win at Sunday’s 2018 Creative Arts Emmy Awards held in Los Angeles, John Legend received an Emmy for his role as producer for the televised musical Jesus Christ Superstar. At only 39 years old, the win has landed Legend into the exclusive club of EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony) winners, making […]
Opinion | Winner of the Month: Colin Kaepernick
One of this month’s MVPs was, without a doubt, Colin Kaepernick. Throughout the year, the Milwaukee native has been simmering in the headlines with play-by-play updates regarding interest among teams who may have needed him on their week roster with Kaepernick continued turning down offers from other teams who would sign him if he would only let go […]
NOMA Presents: “Lina Iris Viktor: A Haven. A Hell. A Dream Deferred.”
The phenomenal and thriving artist Lina Iris Viktor will present her first major museum exhibit at The New Orleans Museum of Art, opening this fall. Titled Lina Iris Viktor: A Haven. A Hell. A Dream Deferred, the installation will be on display from October 5th, 2018 through January 6th, 2019. A Haven. A Hell. A […]
Historical Novel “The Twisted Crown” Explores A Black Woman’s Journey After Slavery Has Just Ended
Anita Bunkley’s latest novel The Twisted Crown tells the story of Eva Phillips, a black woman who sets out on a dangerous journey from the North to the South at the height of the Abolitionist movement. Set in 1867 shortly after slavery and the Civil War have ended, The Twisted Crown takes readers from the […]