Angela Lewis — Aunt Louie — does the unthinkable in season-three of FX’s “Snowfall”
August 8, 2019
Angela Lewis has made an indelible imprint in bringing to life Franklin’s Aunt Louie, in FX’s “Snowfall”
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NALIP HONORS AAFCA WITH ITS 2019 “WE ARE INCLUSION” AWARD
August 1, 2019
For the past two years, NALIP has put a laser focus on encouraging diversity in Hollywood through its #WeAreInclusion campaign.
Beyond Black History Month: Karen A. Clark- Motivated and Mission-Driven
June 27, 2019
In the spirit of Black Music Month, I recently enjoyed the “Defining Moments” production presented by Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival under the direction of Co-Founder/President, Adilah Barnes (www.lawtf.org) and hosted by Anna Maria Horsford and Ted Lange. I was mesmerized by the performance of solo actor/vocalist, Karen A. Clark. Karen’s upcoming project is Love Stories: Tales of An African Queen. Karen’s personal story is documented in the following interview.
BET Awards honor Mary J. Blige, Nipsey Hussle, Tyler Perry
June 27, 2019
The show belonged to artists viewed as icons in the black community, including singer Mary J. Blige, filmmaker Tyler Perry and the late rapper Nipsey Hussle.
Kam Williams, prolific film and literary critic, dies
June 6, 2019
A resident of Princeton, N.J., Williams published nearly 10,000 articles and reviews before he passed away.
WACO Theater Center: Where Art Can Occur 3rd Annual Wearable Art Gala
June 6, 2019
The 3rd Annual Wearable Art Gala was held at Santa Monica’s Historic Landmark Barker Hangar, on Saturday, June 1st.
Single fatherhood pushed ‘The Chi’ star Curtiss Cook to achieve acting goals
May 30, 2019
Cook discusses his journey into acting, being a single father of three children, and the significant role “The Chi” plays for the Black community
On The Red Carpet for Ava DuVernay’s “When They See Us,” in Harlem, New York.
May 30, 2019
Here’s what happened on the red carpet…
Jazz & Jake Smollett Inspiring New Lifestyle Show
May 9, 2019
The Smolletts not only help transform their homes but also provide a unique meal each episode.
Devil’s Pie – D’Angelo, asks: “What feeds your soul?”
May 9, 2019
In the new documentary “Devil’s Pie: D’Angelo,” D’Angelo answers the question for what feeds his soul
Executive Producer Tracey Edmonds brings sexy intrigue to BET’s ‘Games People Play’
April 25, 2019
“ It’s a lot of smoke and mirrors to relationships in Los Angeles”
DeVon Franklin Produces ‘Breakthrough’ Inspired By True Story
April 11, 2019
Devon Franklin, actor and producer, latest movie hopes to bridge the gap between faith and entertainment. “Breakthrough” shares the incredible journey of one mother, Joyce Smith, who prays her son back to life after he falls through an icy Missouri lake. Her son eventually was revived despite being pronounced dead for several minutes.
Newsrooms Still Lack Women and Individuals of Color
March 7, 2019
“The media is in a state of great disruption, but despite all of the change, one thing remains the same: the role of women is significantly smaller than that of men in every part of news, entertainment and digital media,” Julie Burton, president of the Women’s Media Center (WMC), said in a news release.
61st Grammy Awards: A Night of Musical Expressions & Controversy
February 14, 2019
The 61st Grammy Awards celebrated music but also highlighted mental health advocacy, the power of womanhood, and following your dreams.
Black History: Black Families in Television and Film
February 14, 2019
LEGENDS will take a look at a few Black families in television and film that have made a positive impact.