Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
April is bringing a massive lineup of fresh TV shows and movies, with over 50 new releases hitting streaming platforms and theaters this month. From gripping true crime dramas and heartwarming romances to high-stakes action and thought-provoking documentaries, there’s something for every taste. Highlights include the chilling Hulu series Dear Killer Nannies, Netflix’s romantic dramedy […]
2006 was a year that quietly delivered some of the most memorable movies and TV shows of the decade. From Oscar-winning performances to breakout Disney Channel originals, from gritty urban dramas to big-budget action blockbusters, the year’s slate reflected a culture in motion. Black storytellers, stars, and creators were making their mark both in front […]
As we gear up for the 98th Academy Awards, it’s worth reflecting on the history of Black artists in the film industry and their complicated relationship with Hollywood’s most prestigious awards ceremony. READ: 7 Takeaways From Gina Prince-Bythewood’s MUST-READ THR Feature About The Oscars Lack of Recognition of Black Talent Despite making significant strides over […]
A new month means a fresh slate of movies and series hitting theaters and streaming platforms. From major franchise returns and gripping true-crime stories to bold new dramas and unexpected comedies, March is stacked with plenty to watch. Here’s everything arriving throughout the month worth adding to your watchlist. DTF St. Louis | Mar 1 […]
Before the trophies are handed out, the celebration begins on the red carpet. The 57th NAACP Image Awards kicked off with a star-studded red carpet at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, as nominees, presenters, and industry leaders arrived to celebrate a night dedicated to honoring Black excellence across film, television, music, and culture. Following a week […]
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 […]