Filmmaker Malcolm D. Lee Is Bringing His Classic “Best Man” Series to Bookshelves
They’re picking up where the Peacock series left off! For 25 years, “The Best Man” has been more than a movie — it’s been a cultural rite of passage. From the unforgettable moment Harper’s book shook a wedding weekend to the deeply emotional reunion in The Best Man Holiday and the full-circle wisdom of The […]
Michael Jordan Returns to Spotlight as Special Contributor for NBC’s New NBA Coverage
It’s only right that the GOAT is back—this time with a mic! Michael Jordan, the six-time NBA champion and five-time league MVP who redefined greatness, is stepping into a brand-new role as a special contributor to NBC’s upcoming NBA coverage, ESPN reports. The announcement came Monday during NBC’s Upfront presentation, with Jordan delivering the news […]
Grammy Award Winning Artist Tarriona “Tank” Ball of Tank & the Bangas to Release Second Poetry Book
This is a must have! Tarriona “Tank” Ball has long had a way with words—channeling joy, vulnerability, and soul into every verse, beat, and performance. Now, the Grammy-winning frontwoman of Tank and the Bangas is inviting readers into her most personal transformation yet with The Thing About Falling, a searingly honest and soul-stirring second collection […]
Angela Davis to Keynote Largest Black Feminist Conference in the Nation
She’s still fighting for us! More than five decades after standing on the front lines for freedom, Angela Davis is once again using her voice to uplift and empower, this time as the keynote speaker at the largest Black feminist conference in the country, Black Enterprise reports. This June, Davis will headline Get Free: Black […]
Quinta Brunson to Receive Keys to Hometown City of Philadelphia
Her elementary school will also unveil an Abbott Elementarynspired mural! Before Quinta Brunson captured hearts as Janine Teagues, the ever-hopeful teacher in ABC’s Abbott Elementary, she was a student in the Philly hallways that would inspire the hit show. Now, the Emmy-winning creator and star is being honored in a full-circle moment—receiving the key to […]
Dawn Staley Honored With New Statue & Her Own Month in Columbia, South Carolina
She’s immortalized in the history books! In a historic tribute that goes far beyond basketball, Dawn Staley was recently honored with a bronze statue in downtown Columbia, South Carolina—cementing her legacy not just as a championship-winning coach, but as a cultural icon and women’s basketball pioneer, the Lexington County Chronicle reports And in a moment […]
106 & Park to Celebrate 25 Years With an Epic Reunion at the 2025 BET Awards
Get ready to relive the moments that defined an era! The 2025 BET Awards is bringing the culture all the way back with a star-studded tribute to 106 & Park, the legendary music countdown show that raised an entire generation on Hip-Hop and R&B, BET reports. Announced recently by BET Media Group, this year’s BET […]
Denzel Washington & A$AP Rocky Shine in Trailer for Spike Lee’s New Crime Thriller ‘Highest 2 Lowest’
This is the 5th film for the dynamic duo that is Spike & Denzel! Spike Lee is back—and this time, he’s bringing an all-star cast, a New York state of mind, and his signature storytelling to the global stage. The legendary director is making his triumphant return to feature filmmaking with Highest 2 Lowest, a […]
Issa Rae Opens New ‘Downtown Dough’ Pizzeria in L.A.
There’s a new pizzeria in town! Issa Rae is keeping the culture rich and the flavor bold. The actress, producer, and entrepreneur has teamed up with her longtime business partners Ajay Relan and Yonnie Hagos to debut Downtown Dough—a nighttime pizzeria that turns their Hilltop Coffee + Kitchen into a funk-inspired dining experience where the […]
Met Gala Raises Record-Breaking $31 Million, Most Ever in Seven Decade History of Event
It was a night of cultural reverence! The 2025 Met Gala didn’t just make headlines—it made history with the theme “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” based on the recently published Met Museum book of the same name by Barnard College professor Dr. Monica L. Miller. The legendary fashion event raised an unprecedented $31 million, the largest […]