TV

Mara Brock Akil Celebrates Black Love with “Forever”

Fifty years after legendary author Judy Blume released her progressive, coming-of-age novel “Forever,” writer, producer, and showrunner Mara Brock Akil is at the helm of a reimagining in the form of an 8-episode series that debuts May 8th on Netflix.

Marquita Goings Breaks Through in ‘Beyond the Gates’

Goings said her earliest love for television came from the time she spent watching soaps with her elders. “I grew up watching the stories with my grandmother and great aunt,” Goings recalled. “That was our time together sitting on the couch, shoes off, just soaking it all in.”

Future Icons – The Grit and Grind of Elizaul Santana

Elizaul Santana’s journey from Salem, Massachusetts, to the streets of Hollywood is fueled by grit, grind, and an unbreakable passion for acting, drawing inspiration from legends like Jharrel Jerome, Denzel Washington, Anthony Mackie, Samuel L. Jackson, Martin Scorsese, Ryan Coogler, and Jordan Peele.

Elijah Rashad Reed Proves Why He is the Silverlake Unicorn to Watch

Elijah Rashad Reed is a Los Angeles-born actor, writer, and filmmaker whose career spans feature films, short films, commercials, and television. A true local, born and raised in Silverlake, many refer to him as a “Silverlake unicorn”—one of the few native Angelenos still capable of finding success in the ever-evolving entertainment industry.

Tarra Denise Jackson is Fearless, Focused, and Unstoppable

For Tarra Denise Jackson every performance is an opportunity to dig into uncomfortable truths. “I believe art should always be a protest” she says. “Whether it’s challenging societal failures or resisting personal limitation,” she believes art should agitate. Tarra Denise Jackson is an actor and producer who uses her artistry to challenge fear, push boundaries, and take control of her narrative with her latest film, “The Checklist.”

Austen Parros On How Acting Fuels His Soul

Austen Parros, an actor driven by passion and creativity, reflects on his journey from theater to television, the spiritual depth of his craft, and how acting fuels his soul while balancing artistry, career, and personal life.