A star-studded line-up will celebrate the 95th birthday of legendary singer, songwriter, activist, and actor Harry Belafonte. HB95 will be held on March 1, 2022 at New York City’s The Town Hall Theater.
Writer-director Tayarisha Poe’s “Selah and the Spades,” currently playing on
Amazon Prime—immerses us in the world of Selah (“Sell-uh” ) Summers
(Lovie Simone), the shrewd and charming senior head of the Spades and one
of five underground factions that absolutely dominate social life at a
prestigious boarding school.
It has taken education, self-awareness and a willingness to explore those negative narratives so many of us have been taught
People who made an impact in 2016
Many leaders involved in the movement have begun to advocate opening a bank account in a Black-owned bank to show solidarity and empower the community by recycling dollars within the Black community.
Cedric “The Entertaner”, Omar Epps, Marlon Wayans, Tasha Smith and Megan Goode Lead Movement To Have Black Hollywood Stand United in Support of Ending The Senseless Violence
There are injustices happening to many people across the world, Jesse Williams used his platform to share what his truth looks like being an African American just as others have used their platform and voice for their causes.
News One Now’s host and managing editor Roland S. Martin spoke about daytime talk show host Wendy Williams comments about Jesse Williams, HBCUs, and the NAACP. “If you actually bothered to read a book and not gossip magazines. You might know these things. Wendy let me help you out. When you’re on TV and have no idea what you’re talking about shut the hell up. Don’t open your mouth. Don’t embarrass yourself because you sound silly,” said Martin. (courtesy TV One/NewsOne Now)
Jesse Williams Speech at the BET Awards was Magical & REAL