Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
American history is often presented as progress with interruptions—slavery as a chapter, Reconstruction as a failure, civil rights as a moment that passed. This list rejects that framing. These 100 books, documentaries, and films tell American history as a continuous system shaped by power, race, resistance, policy, and culture. Across 34 books, 33 documentaries, and […]
2026 is shaping up to be a year of goodbyes. Across networks and streamers, a wave of long-running and era-defining shows are preparing to take their final bow. Some are ending by design, others after reinvention, and a few because the story has finally said all it needs to say. Whether they go out quietly […]
As January comes to a close, Lifetime is ending the month with a focused run of films that place Black women at the center of its most emotionally charged storytelling—spanning thriller, drama, and romance. Across three consecutive weekends, the network is rolling out a trio of films led by LeToya Luckett, Toni Braxton, Essence Atkins, […]
1996 wasn’t just a year — it was a turning point. It gave us shows that shaped how we saw ourselves on TV and movies that defined what blockbuster, comedy, drama, and cultural conversation looked like for a generation. From sitcoms that grew up with us to films that shifted the box office and challenged […]
Malcolm D. Lee is entering a new phase of his career—one defined not by revisiting past success, but by expanding his creative footprint across film, broadcast television, and streaming. Best known for The Best Man franchise, Girls Trip, and more Lee currently has four major projects in development that showcase his range as a filmmaker […]
Netflix is loading up 2026 with a real mix of crowd-pleasers: big studio thrillers, rom-com comfort watches, Tyler Perry event titles, and even a fresh animated adventure with a stacked voice cast. If you’re building your watch list early, these are the movies Netflix says are on deck. People We Meet on Vacation | Now […]
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 […]
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 […]
Growing up, my family always celebrated Kwanzaa, which runs from December 26th to January 1st. Anyone can celebrate it because it’s an intention-based week of celebration. Each of the seven days is rooted in a principle meant to guide how we live, build, and care for one another — in our families, in our communities, […]
2025 was a year full of stories that made us laugh, cry, and think differently about the world around us. From films that pushed the boundaries of storytelling to ones that quietly stayed with you long after the credits rolled, this year reminded me why I love cinema so much. These are the films that […]