Google celebrates the first day of Black History Month with an illustration honoring abolitionist Sojourner Truth. Created by Loveis Wise, the doodle features the courthouse where Truth became the first African-American woman to win a lawsuit by fighting for her son’s freedom. Born approximately in 1797 as a slave in New York by the name […]
In honor of Black History Month, we’re bringing attention to the Black trailblazers who are making history today. Most recently, Nigerian-American filmmaker Chinonye Chukwu took home the Grand Jury Prize for her drama film Clemency at Sundance, which makes her the first Black woman to ever win the festival’s most prestigious honor. Clemency marks Chukwu’s […]
We’ve recently featured Marlon James’ eagerly anticipated new novel Black Leopard, Red Wolf on our curated list of literature by black authors that we’re most excited for this year. The book, which was only released days ago, will be adapted for the big screen by Warner Bros. and Michael B. Jordan’s Outlier Society. Black Leopard, […]
At only fourteen, Marsai Martin just made history as the youngest person ever to sign a first-look deal with Universal Studios. The Black-ish actress has commendable ambitions, and recently became Hollywood’s youngest executive producer with her upcoming movie Little. This exciting new deal with Universal will allow Martin to create original content under her Genius […]
As an artist who just won his fourth Grammy last night and has taken home nearly 200 awards throughout his prolific rap career, Drake offered an unexpectedly different view on the significance of such awards during his acceptance speech. When “God’s Plan” is announced as the winner for Best Rap Song, Drake is the only […]
Often praised for exceeding expectations in drama and comedy films, Octavia Spencer’s role as a psychopath in Universal Pictures’ upcoming horror film Ma serves as new territory for the Oscar-winning actress. When a group of underage friends approach Sue Ann (Octavia Spencer) to help them purchase alcohol at their local corner store, the lonely Sue […]
Medium’s Nevertheless podcast, which is now approaching the end of its second season, celebrates various women who are revolutionizing teaching and learning through technology. As part of their podcast episode discussing essential role models in STEM, Nevertheless commissioned female illustrators from across the globe to design posters of eight women innovators in STEM, and […]
Carolyn Evans, a professional Black history storyteller and actress, is bridging the gap between generations by continuing the tradition of storytelling. Growing up in New York, Evans discovered her love for storytelling as a young girl, when she would entertain her family with songs, stories, and dancing. As a young adult, she was granted opportunities […]
Tomi Adeyemi’s celebrated young adult novel Children of Blood and Bone will soon be adapted into an action fantasy film by Fox 2000 and director Rick Famuyiwa, THR reports. Children of Blood and Bone is Famuyiwa’s first fantasy movie. The Nigerian-American filmmaker is generally known for directing comedy and romance films, including Dope, The Wood, […]
Due to the Oscars completely overshadowing the awards season, I was clueless that an awards ceremony dedicated to independent filmmakers even existed. In fact, I desperately wanted to pitch this exact idea to whoever would listen. Oftentimes, The Academy chooses films that fit their agenda, and overlooks the filmmakers who are perhaps telling the most […]