Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
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 […]
When people talk about the “slap heard ’round the world,” they’re talking about a few seconds that permanently shifted American cinema. In 1967, at the height of the Civil Rights Movement, In the Heat of the Night gave audiences a moment they had never seen before. Sidney Poitier’s Virgil Tibbs — a Black homicide detective […]
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 […]
Disney Channel is known for many things, but when it created That’s So Raven, it truly did its biggest one. When the series premiered in 2003, history was made as Raven-Symoné became the youngest and first Black woman to have her real name in the title of a Disney comedy series. Audiences were introduced to […]
Warner Bros. Discovery has become the center of one of the most consequential media ownership battles in modern entertainment. After months of negotiations and competing visions for the company’s future, Netflix has officially stepped away from its agreement to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming assets, clearing the path for Paramount, backed by Skydance […]
57th NAACP Image Awards: Winners From Nights 1–4 of Virtual Pre-Shows Announced Ahead of Saturday’s Live Ceremony Before Saturday’s live broadcast even begins, the 57th NAACP Image Awards have already handed out dozens of trophies across four nights of virtual pre-show ceremonies and Creative Honors events, celebrating excellence across film, television, music, literature, podcasts, digital […]
The 2026 BAFTA Film Awards was a three-hour live ceremony that, as is customary, was edited down to a two-hour broadcast on delay. That context matters, because what audiences ultimately see is not raw. It is curated. According to the BBC, the portion of Akinola Davies Jr.’s acceptance speech in which he said “Free Palestine” […]
History was made in London tonight. Ryan Coogler added another defining moment to an already seismic awards season, becoming the first Black winner in BAFTA’s 75+ history to win for Original Screenplay for Sinners. The win marks a major milestone not just for Coogler, but for the broader landscape of global cinema. And he wasn’t […]
When watching Reality Check: Inside ANTM, one thing became clear: America’s Next Top Model didn’t fall apart overnight. It cracked at the foundation. I don’t believe the show was created with malicious intent. In fact, I believe Tyra Banks genuinely wanted to challenge the modeling industry and open doors. But the moment the network began […]