Kevin Durant Honors His Mother Wanda With New KD 16 Sneaker
Kevin Durant is showing some love to his mother, Wanda Durant, through his new Nike sneaker release. We are getting the first look at the Nike KD 16 that is dedicated to the basketball star’s mom. The “Wanda” KD 16 features a mint green colorway — which is a nod to Wanda’s favorite color. According […]
Serena Williams Memoir in Works After Tennis Icon Secures Two-Book Deal
Serena Williams is taking on an exciting new project — her memoir. The AP reports that Williams has secured a two-book deal with the Random House Publishing Group. Her first release from the deal will be an “intimate” memoir that will cover topics like her epic tennis career and her journey from childhood to her […]
Fantasia Thanks Whoopi Goldberg and Says Filming ‘The Color Purple’ Musical Was Healing Experience for Cast
Fantasia Barrino is taking some time to reflect on the contributions of Whoopi Goldberg to the legacy of the timeless film “The Color Purple.” The upcoming movie musical remake of “The Color Purple” film will be released in theaters on December 25. And in an Essence cover story, the cast of the film reflected on […]
Spike Lee’s New Exhibition at Brooklyn Museum Celebrates Historic Filmmaker’s Legacy
Spike Lee is being honored with an exhibition at Brooklyn Museum exploring his extraordinary entertainment legacy. Titled “Spike Lee: Creative Sources,” the exhibition opened on October 7. It offers visitors an intimate glimpse into the sources that have driven Lee’s creative process. It features an immersive display of over 400 items sourced from Lee’s personal […]
Historic Black Community of Hogan’s Alley Explored in New ‘Union Street’ Documentary
Black history is being highlighted in some new ways at the Vancouver International Film Festival! This year’s festival included the feature-length documentary, “Union Street,” which documents the history of Hogan’s Alley in Vancouver, Canada. The formerly Black neighborhood was destroyed by the construction of the Georgia viaduct in the 1970s. The doc intersperses interviews with […]
Shaquille O’Neal Makes History by Becoming First President of Reebok Basketball
In a historic move, retired NBA icon Shaquille O’Neal has been appointed as the inaugural president of Reebok’s basketball division. The company made the major announcement on Thursday, reports CBS News. Alongside O’Neal, former NBA star Allen Iverson will join the company in the capacity of vice president of basketball for the brand. According to […]
Serena Williams Makes History as First Athlete to Receive CFDA Fashion Icon Award
Serena Williams is being recognized as a trailblazer in athletic fashion! Williams has always pushed the fashion envelope on the court. From skirts to bespoke tennis outfits and Flo-Jo inspired get ups, she has been just as influential in athleisure as she has been in the game of tennis. That love of fashion led the […]
The History of Black Astronauts Is Highlighted in New Trailer for ‘The Space Race’ Documentary
National Geographic is revealing a new look into its upcoming documentary focused on the history of Black astronauts. “The Space Race” documentary explores the Space Age through the retellings of Black astronauts, covering almost 60 years of history. The documentary, which is from National Geographic Documentary Films, will debut on Disney+ in February. A new […]
Shonda Rhimes to Executive Produce ‘Black Barbie’ Documentary for Netflix
Barbie is back! And this time, the history of the first Black Barbie doll is being told. Shondaland and Netflix have acquired worldwide rights to “Black Barbie,” a documentary about three Black women at Mattel who played a huge role in the first Black Barbie doll being made, Variety reports. The first Black Barbie doll […]
‘The Color Purple’ Releases New Movie Trailer Celebrating Black Sisterhood
Sing it, Taraji! Taraji P. Henson has the spotlight in the new trailer for “The Color Purple.” The musical, which hits theaters on December 25, is sharing its second trailer, which highlights Taraji P. Henson’s character, Shug Avery, singing “Push Da Button.” Along with Henson, the musical stars Halle Bailey as Nettie, H.E.R. as Squeak, Danielle Brooks […]