Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Can you believe it’s been 29 years since John Singleton released his classic film, Boyz N the Hood. The movie starred many new actors like Cuba Gooding Jr., Nia Long, Ice Cube, Morris Chestnut, Angela Bassett, and more who would go on to become big names in Hollywood. READ: 11 Coming to America Facts You Probably Didn’t […]
Hollywood has a long history in which a white actor portrayed a person of color. I bet you if we all collectively tallied up how many times a white actor portrayed a person of color from on-screen to the writing room and voice-overs, we could come up with over 100 roles. 100 roles that could’ve […]
32 years ago Coming to America was released. It’s funny and full of iconic moments, yet we’re sure there are some Coming to America facts you probably don’t know. And as we await the sequel, that is underway, to be released, check out all the Coming to America facts and let us know which one […]
You don’t have to have kids to be a dad. And representation is everything. As we celebrate Father’s Day we have to celebrate some of the best black TV and movie dads of all time. READ: 14 Movies About Black Resilience That Aren’t Slave Movies Whether they were stepfathers, uncles, friend’s dads, real dads, grandpas, […]
Slave movies are all about telling how blacks can persevere through anything. But they aren’t the only movies about black resilience that can be told. READ: 15 Movies Free to Stream That Address Racism and Police Brutality in America The American Psychological Association defines resilience as the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, […]
Looking for movies free to stream to learn more about racism in America. Here you go. With all the national and international protests going on, Hollywood is doing their part to help fight racism, but making movies that address racism, police brutality, and more experiences of being black in America free to stream online. READ: 12 […]
Alonzo Harris put us on the game of police corruption in Training Day and there are countless movies, undoubtedly inspired by real life that make us aware of police brutality. But these 11 must-see documetnaries on police brutality and corruption explore the real in both. READ: 13 Powerful TV Episodes That Address Police Brutality and […]
Today marks a special day in the world of movies – it’s the anniversary of the classic comedy film “Friday”! This movie has become a cultural touchstone for generations, and we’re here to celebrate its impact with 13 interesting”Friday” movie facts that you probably don’t know. READ: Give Them Their Flowers: 23 Actors Over 70 Who […]
20 years ago Love & Basketball was released in theaters across the US. The cast of Love & Basketball consisted of Omar Epps, Sanaa Lathan, Alfre Woodard, Dennis Haysbert, Regina Hall, and more. It was directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood and produced by Spike Lee. And the film’s storyline was felt generationally. It centered on two […]
It’s Easter weekend and I think we’re unanimous in saying that this year is drastically different from every year. Thanks to the coronavirus. But don’t let that one thing stop your Easter spirit. Because you may not be able to physically go to church. You may be quarantined away from your family. But you can […]