Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) is formally dissolving after nearly six decades, marking a significant shift for the U.S. public media landscape. The organization’s board voted in December to shut down the nonprofit, a decision announced publicly on Monday after months of winding down operations. The move follows Congress’ decision last summer to rescind […]
The envelopes are sealed, the speeches are ready, and the race is officially tightening. As the 31st annual Critics Choice Awards get underway tonight, the ceremony marks one of the first major checkpoints of the 2026 awards season—often signaling which films, performances, and series are gaining real momentum heading into the months ahead. With critics […]
Before Hollywood let Black people tell our own stories, Oscar Micheaux decided to tell them anyway. Born in 1884 in Metropolis, Illinois, the son of a man who had been enslaved, Micheaux’s life embodied the very struggles and ambitions that would define his groundbreaking work in film. From an early age, he understood the harsh […]
Australian actress Tanzyn Crawford, who will portray Tanselle in HBO’s upcoming A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, has been cast as a series regular in Netflix’s upcoming live-action adaptation of Assassin’s Creed. The series is a high-octane thriller centered on a centuries-long secret war between two shadowy factions: one bent on controlling humanity’s future, the […]
ABC has released the full trailer for Will Trent Season 4, and this season may be the darkest on yet when the series returns on Tuesday, Jan. 6 at 8 p.m. EST. New episodes will be available to stream the following day on Hulu and Disney+. The new season picks up five months after the […]
Marvel is finally letting Wonder Man be Wonder Man. After months of teasing around the edges, Marvel Television has dropped a full trailer that actually shows what the upcoming Disney+ series is about—and more importantly, what Yahya Abdul-Mateen II can do when Simon Williams’ powers come online. The eight-episode series premieres January 27, 2026, with […]
From long-awaited sequels and franchise shake-ups to buzzy originals, prestige dramas, and culture-moving event films, 2026 is shaping up to be a stacked year at the movies. Studios are swinging big, filmmakers are taking risks, and fan-favorite worlds are expanding in ways that could redefine what blockbuster and awards-season cinema looks like. Whether you’re here […]
Legendary dancer, choreographer, and actress Carmen de Lavallade has passed away at the age of 94, her son Léo Holder confirmed. De Lavallade died on December 29, 2025, in Englewood, New Jersey, following a short illness, leaving behind a legacy that spanned more than six decades and reshaped American performing arts. READ: Rest in Peace: Remembering […]
Isiah Whitlock Jr., the veteran actor known for his unforgettable performances on television and film, has died at the age of 71. Whitlock passed away peacefully in New York after a brief illness, leaving behind a legacy of iconic roles and a career that spanned more than three decades. READ: Rest in Peace: Remembering and Celebrating […]
From cultural reckonings to reclaimed histories, these documentaries go beyond the surface—interrogating power, legacy, identity, and truth. Each film offers a distinct lens on the world we live in, pairing urgent storytelling with visionary direction to challenge narratives, amplify unheard voices, and spark conversation long after the credits roll. High Horse: The Black Cowboy A […]