Growing up in the Bronx, NY, Henson says the city had a reputation for being tough, but he remembers it being an amazing creative environment. Henson notes that New York was the birthplace of hip hop and says growing up in this burgeoning music scene allowed him the freedom to express himself artistically.
“It was a moment while shooting, I wanted to bring three of my passions together, real estate, filmmaking, and young people,” said Yoba. “I shared that idea with a woman who is now my Chief of Staff. Two days later she gave me a deck which said, ‘I rebuild New York,’ and she had articulated my vision.”
You may recognize Damani Sease as rapper, U-God, in the hit Hulu series, “Wu-Tang: An American Saga”. Starting as a stunt part for the Wu-Tang series, the actor worked his way up to a regular and series favorite for his first real acting role.
There are twenty one filmmakers that identify as “Black” showcasing their newest projects as directors and producers at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival.
Performing together as adolescence, The New Respects is a Nashville-based soul/pop/rock band set to uplift audiences with their throwback sound and catchy hooks.
For the first time in the history of Center Theatre Group’s (CTG) L.A Writer’s Workshop, all ten playwrights in the cohort presented their work at the Culver City-based theatre with CTG’s Writers’ Workshop Festival from September 9-11 and September 16-18 at the Kirk Douglas Theatre.
“Breaking,” Abi Damaris Corbin’s lean and heartfelt first feature, is a lackluster bank-robbery thriller with noble intentions enlivened by an impassioned performance by John Boyega and an elegiac final appearance by the late Michael K. Williams.
Movie lovers will have an opportunity to tour a walking exhibit chronicling the history of Black film now on display in Leimert Park.
Tyler Perry’s drama-comedy series, “Sistas,” explores a feminine reality through the lens of four Black women living in Atlanta. Mignon shared her acting presence had a touch of comedic timing, which made her fit the character Danni seamlessly.
Indie Night is an example of what a diverse Hollywood may someday resemble if programs like this, stick. The festival doesn’t boast of being a Black thing but there is a high focus on multi-ethnic stories.
Bill Cosby Found Guilty on All Charges in Sex Assault Trial, Remains Free on $1 Million Bail
Malcolm Ali explains how the Sentinel’s presence at Hollywood events and awards shows will prevent Black entertainers from being overlooked.
Maurice White, prolific songwriter, composer, producer, arranger, leader, and co-founder of one of most the successful bands in the world died on Thursday, February 4, 2016 at his home in Los Angeles. The cause of his death is unknown but it is known that White had battled Parkinson disease for two decades. He was 74.