Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Check out how many movie franchises Samuel L. Jackson is attached to. Samuel L. Jackson holds many titles in Hollywood (most notably his use of the “muthaf**ker” in movies). He’s one of the busiest actors, has over 200 credits under his belt, but also he is attached to some of the most movie franchises. And […]
On top of going through another year of Covid-19 and its many variants we also lost some beloved entertainers and artist in 2021. We said goodbye to a lot of legends from Cicely Tyson to Michael K. Williams. Take a look back at the celebrities we have lost in 2021. Betty White […]
You can never watch enough movies. The problem is that if you’re looking to stream something new, it’s easy to get swept up in a plethora of projects from white filmmakers over Black filmmakers. Mainly because the history of Black filmmakers has been largely overlooked and underappreciated. READ: 25 Best New TV Shows and Limited […]
The end is here, at least for the cinematic year and here are the best movies released this year. Unlike 2020, Hollywood adapted to the waves of COVID by simultaneously releasing movies in theaters and on streaming platforms or on streaming platforms only. And while the setting looked different the year still gifted us with […]
Black women’s friendships on screen have always been about more than laughter and love—they’re a lifeline, a source of strength, and a reminder of the power of sisterhood. These 24 TV shows celebrate the complexity and beauty of Black women’s connections, from navigating new friendships to holding each other down through life’s twists and turns. […]
The film Rustin has added many to its cast. Those recently added include Jeffrey Wright, Grantham Coleman, Lilli Kay, Jordan-Amanda Hall, Jakeem Dante Powell, Ayana Workman, Jamilah Nadege Rosemond, Jules Latimer, Maxwell Whittington-Cooper, Frank Harts, and Kevin Mambo. They join previously announced cast members that include Colman Domingo in the title role, portraying Bayard Rustin, […]
TV came back in 2021 with a vengeance, and this time it was different. The networks had finally gotten the memo: People want shows that focused on storytelling and if a show is going to be funny, it better be funny. READ: 16 Remakes in the Works While some (many) shows missed the mark, our list […]
Nia Long and Michelle Obama join ABC’s limited docuseries Let The World See on Emmett Till’s mother Mamie Till-Mobley. The docuseries will chronicle Mamie Till-Mobley’s quest for justice that sparked the civil rights movement after her son Emmett Till’s brutal murder. The first installment of the series begins with an examination of Ms. Mamie Till-Mobley’s […]
All-American star Mitchell Edwards, who recurs on the series as Cam Watkins is reprising his role for the spinoff All American: Homecoming. However good news, his role will be upgraded to a series regular for the college-version of the hit CW series. Rhoyle Ivy King also joins the cast of Homecoming in a recurring role […]
Gabrielle Dennis and Damon Gupton are set to star in Apple TV+’s upcoming comedy The Big Door Prize. They will star opposite Chris O’Dowd, Josh Segarra, and newcomer Sammy Fourlas in the half-hour comedy based on M.O. Walsh’s bestselling novel. The 10-episode series tells a story of a small town that is forever changed when […]