Video: ‘This Is Us’ Star Susan Kelechi Watson Shares How Phylicia Rashad And Denzel Washington Paid For Her To Study At Oxford
There’s nothing like giving back and paying it forward, especially to the next generation. That’s exactly what legendary actors Phylicia Rashad and Denzel Washington did when then Howard University student and now ‘This Is Us’ star Susan Kelechi Watson had the opportunity to study William Shakespeare at England’s prestigious University of Oxford, but couldn’t […]
Stunning Photo Series Features The Last Survivors Of The 1968 Memphis Sanitation Workers Strike
In order to understand the present, we often have to study our past. That’s exactly what photographer Joshua Rashaad McFadden and writer Ted Conover did in the Smithsonian’s stunning photo series and profile of the remaining survivors of the famous 1968 Memphis Sanitation Workers Strike. As one of the last acts of activism that Dr. Martin Luther […]
The Cast Of Ava DuVernay’s ‘A Wrinkle In Time’ Just Got Their Own Barbie Dolls
Photo credit: Casey Rogers/ Associated Press In 2015, visionary filmmaker Ava DuVernay became the first woman director to inspire a Barbie doll when she was honored in Barbie’s shero collection. Now three years later, Disney has transformed characters from DuVernay’s adaptation of Madeleine L’Engle’s classic children’s book “A Wrinkle In Time,” into Barbies. On Thursday, DuVernay shared a […]
‘Black-ish’ Star Marsai Martin Is Executive Producing And Starring In New Comedy ‘Little’
Photo via: Shadow Act “Black-ish” star Marsai Martin brings a heavy dose of Black girl magic and joy to the small screen with her talent and brilliant comedic timing. Now, the 13-year-old is set to bring those same two things to the big screen in a new Universal comedy called “Little.” In addition to coming up with […]
#WCW: Dee Rees, Mary J. Blige And Octavia Spencer Made History With 2018 Oscar Nominations
When the 2018 Oscar nominations were announced on Tuesday morning, three incredibly talented Black women simultaneously made history: Filmmaker Dee Rees, actress/singer Mary J. Blige and Oscar-winning actress Octavia Spencer. With Dee Rees’ historical drama “Mudbound” earning a total of four major Oscar nods, she became the first Black woman to receive an Oscar nomination for Best Adapted […]
Meet Ayesha McGowan: The First Black Woman Headed Towards Pro Cyclist Status
Photo via: Bicycle Times Toni Morrison once said, “If there’s a book that you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it.” While 30-year-old Ayesha McGowan may not be writing a book, she’s writing her own story in the world of competitive cycling. Making her way towards becoming the […]
Oprah Winfrey Visits The Grave Of Recy Taylor, The Civil Rights Hero She Paid Tribute To In Her Golden Globes Speech
Photo credit: Frederic J. Brown—AFP/Getty Images When Oprah Winfrey became the first Black woman to accept the Golden Globes’ Cecil B. DeMille award earlier this month, she used her acceptance speech as an opportunity to pay homage to civil right icon Recy Taylor. As stated in Winfrey’s stirring speech: “In 1944, Recy Taylor was a young wife and […]
Wakanda Wednesday: Lupita Nyong’o Shares Photos Of Kids Dressed Up In ‘Black Panther’ Costumes
Photo credit: Matt Kennedy/ Marvel Studios 2018 Do you know what today is? According to Lupita Nyong’o, it’s Wakanda Wednesday. The Oscar-winning actress took to social media to announce that she will be “showcasing YOUR Black Panther cosplay every Wednesday” leading up to the premiere of Marvel’s “Black Panther.” For the first Wakanda Wednesday, Nyong’o shared photos of a […]
Jordan Peele’s ‘Get Out’ And Dee Rees’ ‘Mudbound’ Just Received Multiple Oscar Nominations
We’re rooting for everybody Black! On Tuesday morning, nominations for the 90th Academy Awards were announced and Jordan Peele’s social thriller “Get Out” and Dee Rees’ historical drama “Mudbound” both received four major Oscar nominations. Plus, “Mudbound” made history twice in the process. “Get Out’s” nominations include: Best Picture, Jordan Peele’s nominations for Best Director and Best Original […]
New Picture Book Honors Raven Wilkinson, The First African American Woman To Dance For A Major Ballet Company
Photo via: Crystal McCoy/Bonnier Publishing They say a picture is worth 1,000 words. Well how about an entire picture book about the first African American woman to dance for a major American touring ballet company. At the age of 82, living legend Raven Wilkinson will see her story or courage and determination brought to life in the […]