In the second half of February, we’ll be focusing more on the entertainment/art side of Black History. I think Muhammad Ali serves as the perfect bridge. Ali was one of the greatest boxer in the world, but his fight for… Continue Reading
It’s Valentine’s Day and you may want to cuddle up with a good romance film. Why go to the movies when you can stay at home? Here are ten good romance films that you can enjoy any day of the year. The… Continue Reading
The Million Man March was a political demonstration in Washington, DC, on October 16, 1995. The goal of the March was to promote Black values and unity. For some, the journey there may have been as important the destination. Get… Continue Reading
Coretta Scott King and Betty Shabazz were taking care of things in America, but Winnie Mandela was holding things down in South Africa. Mandela is the former wife of Nelson Mandela. She is known for her vocal activism and… Continue Reading
Since I’ve come to terms with Courtney B. Vance being married to Angela Bassett, I’m excited for his new role in American Crime Story: The People Vs O.J. Simpson (American Horror Story redux?). He was cast as the infamous defense… Continue Reading
Contrary to some people’s belief, slavery was not just some unpaid work. It wasn’t this synergy where slavemasters provided free room and board for some help around the house. It was a terror, one that many slaves would do whatever… Continue Reading
Laverne Cox already won our hearts playing the affable jailhouse hairdresser Sophia on Orange is the New Black, but it looks like we’ll be getting a chance to see a lot more of her. Cox will be starring in a… Continue Reading
If you let history books tell the tale, integration was the answer to all of Black people’s problems. It was the end of racism. Unfortunately, that wasn’t remotely true. Black people were still victims of racism, whether you were a… Continue Reading
You hear the name Zane and you think of steamy erotic novels. Her novel Addicted is perhaps her best known work. It was made into a film last year starring Sharon Leal. The film Addicted follows her character as she embarks on… Continue Reading
Have you been missing Black Actress? Well, it’s back. Black Actress follows Kori (Andrea Lewis) as she tries to make it in the acting world. The first episode of the second season features Amber Riley. If you haven’t watched the first season, make… Continue Reading
