Rest in peace DMX. The rapper born Earl Simmons, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021 at White Plains Hospital in New York. He passed 12 days after having a heart attack after a drug overdose. He was 50 years old. Simmons is best known for his rapper persona Dark Man X aka DMX […]
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Based on a True Story: 24 Movies About Black History That Aren’t About Slavery
When someone refers to movies about Black history, most automatically think of a slave movie or something around the civil rights. Admit it, Martin Luther King, Jr popped in your head. READ: 11 Comedians Who Played The Hell Out of Their Dramatic Role Yeah, our history is that, but it’s way more than that. There are […]
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20 Golden Globe Snubs That Make Absolutely No Sense
If there is one thing we can all agree on when it comes to award season, it will be disappointing for any black and brown talent. This time it is the Golden Globes and the amount of Golden Globe snubs there are. READ: 15 of Regina King’s Most Iconic Roles Award season goes like this: either […]
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15 of Regina King’s Most Iconic Roles
Happy Birthday Regina King, here’s 16 of Regina King’s Most Iconic Roles. Check out her roles and let us know which role of hers you think we may have missed. One of Regina King’s most iconic roles was her debut role ever as Brenda Jenkins in 227. The series, which starred many […]
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Hollywood’s Next Big Thing: 25 Actors To Keep on Your Radar
Hollywood is full of talent. Many get their just due, while others go overlooked and underappreciated. But not by us. We are highlighting 25 actors to keep on your radar. They are making waves in Hollywood and you should make sure you know who they are now and follow their career because it is only […]
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14 of Jada Pinkett Smith’s Most Memorable Roles
14 of Jada Pinkett Smith’s Most Memorable Roles Pinkett Smith has been gracing us with her presence on the big and small screen since 1990. Back when she was rocking braids or a short cut and didn’t Smith to the end of her name. And just like her iconic hairstyles, her early roles were […]
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10 ‘Do The Right Thing’ Topics That Are Still True
25 years ago today (June 30th), Spike Lee premiered one of his most controversial films to date, Do The Right Thing. Still a young filmmaker, Lee focused on underlying issues of gentrification and poverty while the subject of racial tension was plastered all over the cult classic. The racial break down 5-part monologue speeches: “Dago, […]
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Who Was The Best? 15 Actors Who Played Martin Luther King, Jr.
Happy Birthday Martin Luther King! His legacy has been remembered through the decades since his work for civil rights and well after his passing. It has been remembered through his actual speeches, stories told, music, TV shows, and movies. As we celebrate his memory on his birthday check out the 15 actors who played Martin […]
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Congrats Cynthia Erivo! 12 Black Actresses to Receive an Oscar Nomination in the Best Actress in a Lead Role Category Ever
Congratulations to Cynthia Erivo! She is one of 12 black actresses to receive an Oscar nomination in the Best Actress in a Lead role category. Isn’t that a bit surprising? The Academy Awards are on their 91st year and this award is not as diverse in its nominations and wins. Okay…it is not that surprising […]
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5 Fast Facts About Cynthia Erivo… Because We Love Her
Here are 5 fast facts on Cynthia Erivo, the Broadway and movie star that has been making major strides in the entertainment industry over the past few years. And while you know her for her acting, you may be surprised to learn these 5 facts about Cynthia Erivo. Check them out below. Name Her full […]