Black Films Glow at the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival Part I
June 24, 2021
Films were played on gigantic screens under the sun, moon and stars.
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- Heather Hutt Sworn-in as Councilwoman for L.A.’s 10th District
- Visit Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza for Holiday Photos with Santa
- Homeless and Their Advocates Speak Out in New Film, ‘WE, the Vulnerable of LA’
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entertainment
Aiming for a California Comeback: Tavis Smiley Returns to Radio
June 24, 2021
The station is expected to be on air 24 hours a day seven days a week.
Aries Spears —an OG in comedy now hosting a podcast — SPEARS & STEINBERG — 256 in the can and counting
June 10, 2021
It’s hard to embrace that little Aries Spears has been in the comedy game, so long, that in 2021 —post-COVID-19—he’s now an official O.G. of comedy. Born in 1975, the New York native has been perfecting his comedic persona since he was 14 years old, is described by Hollywood insiders as witty, charismatic, and ferociously aggressive in his comedy style. No doubt, a nod to his astrological sign which, like his name, is Aries (April 3) a zodiac symbol associated with the Greek god of courage and war.
Ava DuVernay’s Film Collective ARRAY Partners with Google to Create Feature Film Grant for Underrepresented Creatives
June 4, 2021
This week, ARRAY announced a partnership with Google to offer emerging creatives from historically underrepresented communities with the opportunity to apply for a career-changing $500,000 feature film grant. ARRAY is a grassroots distribution, arts and advocacy collective focused on amplifying work by people of color and women, founded by acclaimed director Ava DuVernay. The ARRAY + Google Feature Film Grant, which will provide funds to produce the recipient’s first full-length feature film, was instituted as a way to help build a more equitable and inclusive artistic community of diverse storytellers.
Temptations Founder Otis Williams Reflects on the Group’s 60th Anniversary
June 3, 2021
To celebrate The Temptations’ 60th anniversary, Motown/UMe announced the kickoff of a yearlong tribute to one of the most revered and prolific musical institutions in history.
“RUN THE WORLD” — A PERFECT SHOW ON AFRICAN-AMERICAN WOMEN IN RELATIONSHIPS — NOW ON STARZ
June 3, 2021
“Run the World” is culture and possesses its own vibe that’s never been seen before, and could only be done by creative folks of color.
‘In The Heights’ – A Dynamic Explosion Of Sights And Sound
May 27, 2021
In Theaters — June 11th
Robert Townsend’s Daughter — Skye Townsend — A Funny Black Lady
May 27, 2021
Here is what the very funny, quick-witted and I think, uber-sweet Skye Townsend had to share about being a part of HBO’s “Black Lady Sketch Show.”
‘Master of None Presents: Moments of Love’ — Season Is All About Naomi Ackie
May 27, 2021
I’ll go further, Ackie owns every frame she is in. She is also an executive producer on this season
JASMINE DAVIS: A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN SHAKING UP ‘THE CHI’ AND REPPING LGBTQIA+AS THE FIRST TRANSGENDER CHARACTER ON THE SHOW
May 20, 2021
Back to Ms. Davis who, by the by, is the show’s first transgender character, a distinction the vivacious actress delights in.
Davis came from the streets of Chicago IL where she was raised by her mom who had four other children. Like many young people living in urban environments, Davis’ dad battled with drug addiction which is why he has been in and out of her life.
COMPTON — ‘TWO DISTANT STRANGERS’ IN THE HISTORY BOOKS!
May 13, 2021
Compton’s Travon Free and the Six Feet Over team took home an Oscar stepping into the history books as the first African-American filmmaker to win in the live-action short category.
Drake To Receive Artist Of The Decade Honor At Billboard Music Awards
May 11, 2021
Rapper Drake will receive an “Artist of the Decade” award at this month’s Billboard Music Awards ceremony in downtown Los Angeles, show producers announced today.
BHERC and Paramount Pictures Team Up to Present Top Executives in Launch of “Careers in Hollywood Series”
April 29, 2021
In an effort to create diversity and inclusion at all levels of varied positions within the entertainment industry, BHERC launches a new series of seminars aimed to reveal the scope of opportunities and requirements to have a successful career in entertainment.
EJ speaks… and Everybody Laughs, A lot…
March 25, 2021
The comedian and content creator brings lots of laughs with skits, conversation and situational humor.
‘THEM’ — A NEW TERROR ANTHOLOGY SERIES. I DIDN’T SAY HORROR — DO YOU KNOW THE DIFFERENCE?
March 11, 2021
The series focuses on an African-American family who moves to an all-White Los Angeles neighborhood during The Great Migration.