Pixar Animator Frank Abney Debuted His Short Film ‘Canvas’ on Netflix And It’s Caught The Internet’s Heart
He’s drawing our stories to life! Pixar animator, Frank Abney, debuted his short film Canvas on Netflix on Dec. 11. It features Black people with expertly crafted textured curls and a story about overcoming grief we can all relate to. Abney who was also an executive producer on Matthew Cherry’s award-winning short film Hair Love has been […]
Meet The 22-Year-Old Producer Whose Viral Musical Mashups Caught The Attention Of Oprah
A dream and a half! A viral musical mashup producer recently caught the attention of Oprah, Global Grind reports. Jimir Reece Davis, also known as @loneamorphous in these internet streets, is a multi-hyphenate creative best known for his musical mashups that he posts to Twitter. An internet sensation, Davis often showcases his skills behind his computer, making […]
Inmates at Soledad State Prison Raised More Than $30,000 For High School Student In Need
More reasons why we need restorative justice! Inmates at Soledad State Prison raised more than $30,000 for a high school student in need, CNN reports. California’s Soledad State prison is home to the state’s largest concentration of men serving life behind bars. Seven years ago, the prison’s Correctional Training Facility (CTF) partnered with Palma School, a prep […]
Princess Tiana & Pan-African Animated Series – Iwaju – Are Coming To Disney+
Cartoons just got a little more colorful! Princess Tiana and a new Pan-African animated series, Iwaju, are set for streaming on Disney+, ET News reports. The announcement was made at Disney Investor Day, an annual event where Marvel, Star Wars, Disney Animation Studios and even Pixar showcase their new offerings and projections. It’s become quite the event for significant reveals, and this […]
Remembering The Life of Jazz Critic and Author Stanley Crouch
Another legend joins the ancestors. Renowned jazz critic and author Stanley Crouch died the morning of Sept. 16 at the Calvary Hospital in New York following nearly a decade of serious health issues, according to an announcement by his wife, Gloria Nixon-Crouch. He was 74. Crouch was born Dec. 14, 1945, in Los Angeles, where […]
Guy Stanley Philoche Spent More Than $65,000 On Local Art To Support Artists During Pandemic
This is how you build up a community! A popular New York artist spent more than $65,000 on local art to support artists during the pandemic, Blavity reports. Guy Stanley Philoche is a New York-based artist who’s had global success, even securing his work in wealthy celebrities’ homes. When the pandemic hit, crippling the arts community, Philoche […]
Taraji P. Henson Makes Feature Directorial Debut With Comedy ‘Two-Faced’
She’s adding another notch to her belt! Taraji P. Henson is making her feature directorial debut with her new comedy, Two-Faced. The Oscar-nominated actress will star in the film as well. It’s being produced by Tim Story, whom she worked with in the Think Like A Man series. The screenplay was written by Cat Wilkins and […]
Donny Hathaway’s Iconic Holiday Anthem Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary With New Animated Video
This just made our day! Donny Hathaway’s iconic holiday anthem celebrates its 50th anniversary with a new animated video, the Chicago Sun Times reports. “This Christmas” was released December 9th, 1970, on ATCO Records, written and performed by the late great Hathaway and lyricist Nadine McKinnor. The song, recorded at Chicago’s Audio Finishers Studio, gained modest success […]
Jacksonville Student Makes History, Becoming First Black Person To Be Elected As Senior Class President
Congratulations are in order! A Jacksonville, Florida student is making history after becoming the first Black person elected as senior class president, First Coast News reports. Rodney Wells is a senior at Bishop Kenny High School in Jacksonville, Florida. Despite the pandemic, the school year forges on and with it, traditional high school activities, including a senior class […]
Mellody Hobson Becomes The First Black Chairwoman Of Starbucks Board
She can’t be stopped! Starbucks just appointed Mellody Hobson as its new non-executive chair of the board, Businesswire reports. Hobson is the co-CEO of Ariel Investments, LLC, an international asset management firm. She focuses on management, strategic planning, and growth, also serving as Chairman of the Board overseeing publicly traded mutual funds. She spent more […]