Sandra J. Evers-Manly, president of the Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC), announced that the 30th Annual S. E. Manly African American Short Film Festival (SEMAASFF) will kick-off Friday, Nov. 15 at the Regal at LA Live, located at 1000 West Olympic Blvd. in downtown Los Angeles.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the return of powerhouse executive producers Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan for the 97th Oscars® broadcast, set for March 2, 2025.
Ashley Everett, renowned for her career as a lead dancer for Beyoncé, has shifted her focus to her own initiatives within entrepreneurship, wellness, travel, and acting.
Koshie Mills, founder of The Diaspora Dialogues, a multimedia platform connecting Black communities globally, is set to honor Black women from the African diaspora through her Heirs of Afrika Awards.
Forget counseling, Shawn Jones-Murray lets his feet do the talking. Born in Minneapolis and raised in Chicago, he grew up in a family where dance was not just a hobby, it was a way to end arguments and keep the peace.
In a city overflowing with voices, Amoori Bey, a 27-year-old Southern California native, resonates on a deeper frequency. Rooted in spirituality, soul, and raw vulnerability, her music is more than sound, it’s a channel for connection, healing, and self-discovery.
“For me, I love Green Day through my love of rock. I love rock music, and I feel—I know—Black people created rock,” said Rucker. “As with most genres, we’ve created it, and I see strong parallels between gospel music and rock. That’s part of my enjoyment in how I sing rock.”
The Atlanta-bred artist performed live compositions influenced by his 2023 album, New Blue Sun.
For more than a decade, Veronica Nichols honed her craft as a producer prior to earning her current title as a director. Nichols’ credits include producing and directing an episode of Carl Weber’s BET series, “The Black Hamptons” as well as several episodes in season 5 of Weber’s hit series, “The Family Business.”
“One of the things that helped me with ‘Poppa’s House,’” said Jackson, “is that in a multicamera sitcom, when they yell cut, the writers will come in and pitch different jokes, so you learn not to be completely locked into certain things because it’s constantly changing.”
Los Angeles was treated to a powerful and deeply moving performance on Sept. 27 as internationally renowned bass-baritone Davóne Tines and his band THE TRUTH took the stage at Zipper Hall in the Colburn School.
“Rebel Ridge” is the new Netflix action film written, directed, and produced by Jeremy Saulnier starring Aaron Pierre as a former Marine named Terry Richmond.
From a small Midwestern town to the heart of Hollywood, filmmaker Joshua Anyasike—known musically as King JA—has journeyed across continents to pursue his dream. Born in Kazakhstan and raised in Dawson, Minnesota, he is now set to debut his thesis film “Lujah” at the Los Angeles Film School.
Ta-Nehisi Coates always writes with a purpose, so naming his latest collection “The Message” is nothing if not on-brand. But what’s the actual message? Consisting of three pieces of non-fiction, the book is part memoir, part travelogue, and part writing primer. It covers his recent trips to Dakar, Senegal; Columbia, South Carolina; and various cities and towns in the Middle East.
Carson native and Gardena High School Alum Nicolle Lenoir Knight, also known as “Katty Customs,” has been blessed with the opportunity to partner with Cricket Wireless this back-to-school season.