Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Apple TV+’s Government Cheese doesn’t play by the rules—and co-creator Aeysha Carr says that was the whole point. “We wanted to tell a story about a Black family that wasn’t just about how they existed against the world,” she shares. “But how they existed within each other.” READ: Bokeem Woodbine Brings a “Lovable Rogue” to Life […]
In Apple TV+’s Government Cheese, Bokeem Woodbine isn’t just acting—he’s having a ball. And honestly, so are we. The new series, set in 1969 San Fernando Valley, is far from your average period drama. It follows Hampton Chambers (played by David Oyelowo), a man recently released from prison who returns to a home that’s moved […]
In Warfare, real-life experience meets raw storytelling. Co-written and co-directed by former Navy SEAL Ray Mendoza and acclaimed filmmaker Alex Garland, Warfare is a gripping real-time war drama that doesn’t just depict battle—it immerses you in it. With D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai stepping into Mendoza’s boots alongside a powerhouse ensemble, the film captures the chaos, silence, brotherhood, […]
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 […]
If you loved Season 2 of Survival of the Thickest as much as I did, then you already know Peppermint’s expanded storyline was one of the standout highlights this season. I caught up with the multi-talented actress and activist to talk about what it meant to go from guest appearances to a fully fleshed-out, heartfelt […]
Apple TV+’s Number One on the Call Sheet is more than a documentary—it’s a love letter to Black excellence in Hollywood. Broken into two powerful parts, the series celebrates the legacies of both Black men and women who have redefined what it means to be a leading actor. Directed by Reginald Hudlin and Shola Lynch, […]
Michelle Buteau is back as Mavis Beaumont in Season 2 of Survival of the Thickest—and this time, she’s bringing the body, the boldness, and the Black girl joy all the way to Rome. But don’t let the laughs fool you—this season gets real in the best way. I sat down with Michelle for an honest […]
Tyler Perry is back with another gripping thriller, Duplicity, set to premiere on Prime Video on March 20. This suspenseful drama follows Kat Graham as Marley, a high-powered attorney who finds herself entangled in a case that’s more personal—and dangerous—than she ever expected. When Marley’s best friend, Fela (Meagan Tandy), is left devastated by the […]
Some shows hit you with nostalgia. Some hit you with humor. And then there are those rare gems that sneak up on you—making you laugh from your gut before you realize they’ve just said something deeply profound. That’s exactly what Adele ‘Supreme’ Williams has done with Oh My God, Yes! (A Series of Extremely Relatable […]
I had the pleasure of chatting with Deric Augustine, who’s currently making waves in The Rookie and The Family Business New Orleans. As I was diving into both shows, I realized Deric’s been grinding in this industry for over 10 years, and the more I learned about his journey, the more impressed I became. He’s […]