Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Beloved ‘The Cosby Show’ Actor and Director, Has Joined the Ancestors
We are saddened to report that Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his role as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show, has passed away at the age of 54. A staple of Black television in the ‘80s and ‘90s, Warner became a household name as Theo, the quick-witted only son of the Huxtable family.
Cadillac Chronicles Is Bridging Generations Through Music and Motion
Launched in 2024 by Atlanta-based creative Brian Freeman, Cadillac Chronicles, the YouTube and social media show transforms the front seat of a Cadillac Eldorado into a moving stage for intimate interviews and live performances. With the city skyline rolling by, artists take the ride of a lifetime—no ticket or crowd required.
Family Behind Gracie’s Corner Announce First-Ever Live U.S. Tour
The award-winning animated YouTube series Gracie’s Corner is stepping off the screen and onto the stage for the very first time. With the support of Live Nation, Gracie’s Corner Live: Gracie’s Global Adventure will bring its music, movement, and magic to audiences across the country, starting August 9 in Atlanta and making stops in Charlotte, Dallas, Houston, Detroit, Philadelphia, Brooklyn, and more.
Actress Ayo Edebiri Makes Emmy History as the Youngest Black Woman to Receive Three Acting Nods
The Television Academy just announced the nominees for the 77th Emmy Awards, and Black excellence is front and center. From veteran stars to fresh faces, this year’s list is stacked with groundbreaking nominations, and leading the charge is Ayo Edebiri. The 29-year-old scene-stealer behind The Bear made history with three nominations, becoming the youngest Black woman ever to do so. She also became the first woman to be nominated for both acting and directing in the comedy categories in the same year.
Keith Lee, Wisdom Kaye & More Black Creators Shine on TIME’s Inaugural TIME100 Creators List
For the first time ever, TIME Magazine has unveiled its TIME100 Creators list for 2025, celebrating the most influential digital voices shaping culture, conversation, and community online today. This inaugural list honors creators across five categories — Titans, Entertainers, Leaders, Phenoms, and Catalysts — recognizing those whose work is leaving an undeniable mark on the world. Among the standout names are several Black creators using their platforms to inform, uplift, and entertain.
Ryan Coogler’s Sinners Makes History as First Film Streamed in Black American Sign Language
The vampire thriller, starring Michael B. Jordan and set in the Jim Crow South, is officially the first film to stream with Black American Sign Language interpretation, Blavity reports. Now available on Max, viewers can watch both the standard version and a special BASL-interpreted version. This historic move marks a major moment for accessibility, representation, and visibility in film.
Gospel Pioneer Mosie “Mama” Burks, Former Lead Soloist of Mississippi Mass Choir, Has Joined the Ancestors
Mosie “Mama” Burks, the beloved former lead soloist of the iconic choir, has passed away at the age of 92, WLBT reports. Known for her unmatched vocals, unwavering faith, and radiant spirit, Mama Mosie left an imprint on gospel music that will live on for generations.
Morgan State Makes History With First-Ever Emmy Win for Original Documentary
At the 67th National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter Emmy Awards, Morgan State proudly brought home its first-ever individual Emmy Award. The recognition marks a major milestone not just for the university, but for HBCUs as a whole as they continue to build national reputations for producing powerful, culturally-rooted media that uplifts the African American experience.
Keith David’s Reaction to Hollywood Walk of Fame Announcement Will Make You Cry
In a heartwarming moment captured on video, veteran actor and voice legend Keith David tuned in to watch the Hollywood Walk of Fame announcement, cheering for his peers — until his own name was called. Caught completely off guard, his jaw dropped in shock while his wife celebrated with happy tears in the background.
Legendary Actor Glynn Turman to Receive Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Glynn Turman, the Emmy Award-winning actor and storyteller whose career has spanned over six decades, is finally getting his flowers in a major way. From making his Broadway debut at just 12 years old in A Raisin in the Sun alongside legends Sidney Poitier and Ruby Dee, to starring in classics like Cooley High, Peyton Place, A Different World, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, and most recently Black Cake, Turman’s impact on stage and screen runs deep. And now, he’s is being honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.