Kecia Lewis in Broadway’s ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ delivers the soul and earns a Tony Award nomination
May 27, 2024
It’s fitting that Kecia Lewis has had her most successful theater season while playing a mentor.
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Victoria Platt and the Spiritual Well-Being of Black Women in Hollywood
March 20, 2024
Platt says these principles are especially important to Black women working in the entertainment industry because this industry does not see the feminine energy of Black women unless you fit into a certain type.
Fatima Robinson – A Pioneer of Hip Hop Dance!
March 7, 2024
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.
Hair is NOT a Hustle
January 26, 2023
Sisters and DreamGirls cofounders Sharie Wilson and Tonya Thompson are on a mission to debunk the stereotypes that Black people often face in regard to their hair.
Mary Wilson, Founding Member of The Supremes passes away at age 76
February 9, 2021
Mary Wilson, founding and original member of The Supremes, passed away suddenly this evening according to a statement from her longtime friend and publicist, Jay Schwartz. She was at her home in Henderson, NV. She was 76.
Obba Babatundé Keeps Inspiring The Entertainment Industry
September 26, 2019
The Emmy Award-winning actor has spent four decades gracing theater stages, making moves as a dancer, and directing and producing creative projects.
Oscar winning sound mixer uses crowdfunding for directorial debut
November 11, 2015
These days, crowdfunding is big business for independent films.
Previously many independent filmmakers relied heavily on money from big studios and investors but with the fundraising success of films like Spike Lee’s Da Sweet Blood of Jesus, which raised nearly $1.5 million, and web series like Awkward Black Girl, which raised $56,000 after the sixth episode, more and more filmmakers are turning towards the general public to fund their projects.