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‘Afrofuturism: A History of Black Futures’ Illustrated Book Released In Association With New Smithsonian Exhibition

This article contains Amazon affiliate links. The newly released book Afrofuturism: A History of Black Futures is a companion work for the Afrofuturism Smithsonian exhibition that opens March 24th. The art exhibition is an immersive exploration of Afrofuturist expression and culture across various mediums, including literature, music, art, film, fashion, and activism. It showcases hundreds […]

Trailer: ‘This World Is Not My Own’ Explores The Life And Art Of Self-Taught Artist Nellie Mae Rowe

Recently having its premiere at the SXSW Film Festival in Austin, This World Is Not My Own is an incandescent portrait of Nellie Mae Rowe (1900–1982), a self-taught African American artist whose home in Vinings, a suburb of Atlanta, became a canvas for her art in the 1970s. The synopsis reads: “Beginning with her birthday […]

Podcast: “James Baldwin: The Magpie Years” Is A Journey Through Baldwin’s Days As A Teenage Prodigy In NYC

James Baldwin: The Magpie Years, 1940-1942 is a newly released podcast that takes listeners through James Baldwin’s early days as a teenage prodigy at NYC’s renowned DeWitt Clinton High School. The Magpie was a journal created by students, including Baldwin, at DeWitt Clinton High School in the Bronx. It offered a portrait of New York […]

Kehinde Wiley’s New Exhibit Sheds Light on Systemic Violence Against Black People Through Historic Icons

Renowned for his iconic portrait of Barack Obama, artist Kehinde Wiley has dedicated his artistic career to capturing the vibrancy of everyday Black people. His latest exhibition, “An Archaeology of Silence,” delves into themes of grief, mourning, and the inherent value of living. In an interview with Jeffrey Brown for PBS’s arts and culture series, […]

The Importance of Small Streaming Platforms for Indie Content

The advent of streaming has revolutionized the way we consume entertainment. With over-the-top (OTT) services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Disney+, viewers now have access to a plethora of mainstream content at their fingertips. However, amid the proliferation of these giant streaming platforms, the importance of small streaming platforms that feature indie content cannot […]

‘Black Candle Women’: Diana Marie Brown’s Novel Is Receiving A TV Series Adaptation

Universal Television has teamed up with Jenna Bush Hager’s production company, Thousand Voices, to develop a TV series based on Diane Marie Brown’s debut novel “Black Candle Women”. Hager, who has a first-look deal with Universal Studio Group, is collaborating with Carla Banks Waddles, the showrunner of “Bel-Air”, and Jenna Bans, the creator of “Good […]

‘Afrofuturism: A History of Black Futures’ Illustrated Book Released In Association With New Smithsonian Exhibition

Trailer: ‘This World Is Not My Own’ Explores The Life And Art Of Self-Taught Artist Nellie Mae Rowe

Podcast: “James Baldwin: The Magpie Years” Is A Journey Through Baldwin’s Days As A Teenage Prodigy In NYC

Kehinde Wiley’s New Exhibit Sheds Light on Systemic Violence Against Black People Through Historic Icons

The Importance of Small Streaming Platforms for Indie Content

‘Black Candle Women’: Diana Marie Brown’s Novel Is Receiving A TV Series Adaptation

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