‘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 […]
Issa Rae Named Creative Director for the 2024 American Black Film Festival in Miami
Congrats are in order for Issa Rae! The “Insecure” creator and star was recently named creative director for the 2024 American Black Film Festival (ABFF),Variety reports. ABFF co-founders and producers Nicole Friday and Jeff Friday released a statement announcing Rae’s appointment. “Throughout the course of her career, Issa Rae has made an indelible impact within […]
28 Tips for Young Women in STEM from Everyday Hidden Figures
To celebrate the nationwide opening of “Hidden Figures”, we asked women in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) to share tips on how young girls can pursue a career in these fields. The response was overwhelming. Check out a few of our favorites below. First tip I would give is to not be intimidated by […]