“When a black man walks, think of it as a masterpiece, a beautiful song that you may only hear once. Cherish it. You may never hear it again.” These are the haunting words of Neiel Israel from her poem “When a Black Man Walks,” that unfortunately ring true. For National Poetry Month, we’ve curated a […]
Ever since Tiffany Haddish’s breakout role in Girls Trip, the talented comedian has been creating quite the name for herself in Hollywood, and this is only the beginning. So far, we’ve seen Haddish excel in stand up, television, and film. Now, the 38-year-old actress is taking on the role as an executive producer for HBO’s […]
April Reign, the activist and creator of the viral #OscarsSoWhite social media campaign, has announced a new competition for short films called Race to Justice. For the competition, Reign partnered with Audience Awards, a company that provides networking opportunities for filmmakers. The contest invites filmmakers to create a five-minute short film that details their experiences […]
An official trailer for the Sundance favorite Hearts Beat Loud has been released, which stars Kiersey Clemons (Dope), Nick Offerman (Parks and Recreation), and Sasha Lane (American Honey). Directed by Brett Haley, Hearts Beat Loud centers on widow father Frank (Offerman) and his teenage daughter Sam, (Clemons) who become an unlikely songwriting duo during the […]
In a historic victory, Kendrick Lamar has been awarded the Pulitzer Prize in Music for his groundbreaking DAMN. album. Lamar’s monumental win marks the first time in history that the prize has been given to a non-classical or jazz musician, signifying a growing acceptance of hip-hop as an art form. The esteemed rapper is also […]
In a pleasant surprise for fans, Award-winning hip-hop artist J. Cole announced his new album and its prompt release date. In just three days time, J. Cole’s fifth studio album, KOD, will be delivered to the public. On Monday, the artist tweeted an ambiguous open invitation: “NYC. Come through. Couple hours from now. First come […]
In Champagne Papi, the women of Atlanta are finally in the spotlight. This is Van’s first appearance since Helen, which signified the end of her problematic relationship with Earn. Here, we begin to see the aftermath of the breakup while following Van’s misadventures. Centering on Van and her crew, the four friends set out for […]
Can you believe that it’s been two decades already since the release of The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill? To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Ms. Lauryn Hill’s legendary debut solo album, the iconic musician has announced an extensive North American tour where she will perform the album in full. The news becomes even more thrilling […]
Through her graceful body of work, New York-based artist Fabiola Jean-Louis is Rewriting History. By manipulating photographs, Jean-Louis’s latest series allows us to visualize what fine art between the 15th–19th centuries (typically dominated by White European royalty) would look like through the lens of the black experience. Having a strong appreciation for period ball gowns, Jean-Louis […]
The upcoming indie urban drama Pimp has landed a teaser trailer. The film is the first movie that Lee Daniels (Empire, Precious, and The Butler) has executive produced. His involvement in the film, as reported by THR, comes from “wanting to support a new generation of filmmakers with authentic voices and a unique approach to […]