Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Disney Channel is known for many things, but when it created That’s So Raven, it truly did its biggest one. When the series premiered in 2003, history was made as Raven-Symoné became the youngest and first Black woman to have her real name in the title of a Disney comedy series. Audiences were introduced to […]
57th NAACP Image Awards: Winners From Nights 1–4 of Virtual Pre-Shows Announced Ahead of Saturday’s Live Ceremony Before Saturday’s live broadcast even begins, the 57th NAACP Image Awards have already handed out dozens of trophies across four nights of virtual pre-show ceremonies and Creative Honors events, celebrating excellence across film, television, music, literature, podcasts, digital […]
For the first time in the Bridgerton universe, Lady Danbury doesn’t just command the room — she reveals a desire. In Season 4, she speaks about wanting to go home. Not metaphorically. Not socially. Personally. And in a franchise where every major emotional pivot has led to expansion, that line doesn’t feel small. Lady Agatha […]
The show Bel-Air is officially off the air. The reimagined version of the beloved sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air stole many of our hearts by showcasing the Banks family and Will Smith in a completely new light. When the announcement first dropped, the internet had mixed emotions about turning one of the funniest sitcoms […]
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 […]
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 […]
Last night (Mar 27, 2025) at the historic Howard Theatre, Chadwick A. Boseman’s words came alive in a one-night-only staged reading of Deep Azure. The energy in the room—and the people who came together to bring his vision to life—made one thing clear: Chadwick’s legacy is still doing what it was always meant to do—move […]
Jonathan Majors faced the consequences of his actions—to some. To others, he’s on a premature redemption tour with Meagan Good, while Magazine Dreams, a shelved film with Oscar potential, finally gets released. I love him as an actor, but abuse—physical, emotional, or otherwise—makes redemption hard especially when we’re just over a year removed from the […]
The year 2000 brought us a mix of unforgettable films that captured our attention in unexpected ways. Whether it was Tyra Banks bringing her doll to life in Life-Size or various versions of Eddie Murphy in Nutty Professor II: The Klumps, these movies took us on wild rides, blending comedy, drama, and adventure. From heartwarming […]
In the early 1970s, two iconic sitcoms—Sanford and Son and The Brady Bunch—competed for audiences on Friday nights. While both are now recognized as staples of classic television, their head-to-head ratings battle shaped the fate of one show and solidified the legacy of the other. When Sanford and Son premiered in 1972, it was an […]