Mickalene Thomas dissected the layers of her future solo exhibition, “Mickalene Thomas: All About Love,” with The Broad Curator, Ed Schad; the multi-media series is a visual presentation of Black women defining love.
Vinson Cunningham, theater critic for the New Yorker, makes a cheeky move with his debut novel, “Great Expectations.” He borrows the title of Charles Dickens’ masterpiece to tell a different sort of coming-of-age story.
She has also choreographed for the musical films “Save the Last Dance,” “Dreamgirls,” and most recently the 2023 musical-drama “The Color Purple.” Robinson was the choreographer for the televised musical special, “The Wiz Live,” too.
Studies show that Black women are more likely to experience postpartum depression than any other race, and are least likely to receive adequate treatment due to the lack of access to mental health resources, financial obstacles, systematic racism, among other factors. When baby is, born mothers immediately transform into their maternal state, sometimes completely diminishing their personal needs for their child. Mothers of newborn babies’ loose hours of sleep each night ensuring their little ones are safe, and cared for.
The Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC) will present the 14th Annual Youth Diversity Film Festival (YDFF) on Saturday, March 23, at Regal L.A. Live, 1000 West Olympic Blvd, in Los Angeles. Films can also be viewed online at www.BHERC.TV through Sunday, March 24.
Accomplished classical pianist, emerging actor, and future entertainer Che Tafari, will make his Paramount+ debut in the upcoming film “Little Wing,” streaming March 13. The young teen has also starred in “8-Bit Christmas” and “Me Time” with Kevin Hart, Regina Hall, and Mark Wahlberg.
Proximity creative executive D’Angelo “D’Lo” Louis shows the power of decisions through his short film “Shoebox.” The short film follows a teenage drug dealer whose mother tries to explain to him the impact of making right or wrong decisions through the letters she sends him.
Queen Latifah will host the 55th NAACP Image Awards on Saturday, March 16, at 8 p.m., on BET and CBS.
The prestigious African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) recently held its 2024 Special Achievement Awards Luncheon at the Los Angeles Athletic Club, paying tribute to outstanding cinematic excellence.
Before conquering daytime television, Williams spent 23 years building a devoted fan base on the radio with “The Wendy Williams Experience,” a top-rated daily radio show. Syndicated nationally, it aired on WBLS in New York, captivating an audience of more than 12 million people. In recognition of her contributions, Williams was inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame in November 2009, a prestigious honor held by only a handful of women.
The Philadelphia Orchestra’s home is being renamed Marian Anderson Hall in honor of the pioneering Black American contralto, a rare case of an artist’s name replacing a corporation.
In a first-of-its-kind collaboration, Walt Disney Animation Studios teams up with Pan-African entertainment company Kugali, for an original animated series set in a futuristic Lagos, Nigeria.
Noble says creativity is a very human endeavor of self-expression, and there is dignity in the art people produce, especially amongst Black creatives and performers. People of color do not want to lose their ability to create work that is beautiful, meaningful, and inspiring, she adds.
“Kemba” is a powerful film that’s currently streaming on BET+. Directed by Kelley Kali, the movie tells the true story of Kemba Smith, who, while in college, fell in love with a man, who unbeknownst to her, was also a drug kingpin.
Todd Boyd, Ph.D., and renowned artist, Chuck D (Public Enemy) discussed how hip-hop held evangelical influence over the world’s shift in culture. The declaration of Boyd’s hardcover book, “Rapper’s Deluxe: How Hip Hop Made the World” premiered globally on Wednesday, Feb. 07, at The Broad Museum.