B. Monét has the pedigree of a qualified, top-notch writer/director and the talent and ability to see things with both grace and accuracy. Besides having a B.A. in English from Spelman College and a MFA from New York University in Film and Television with a concentration in writing and directing, …
Read More »The New Film ‘Gloves Off’ Is One To Watch
Black women have had to become experts at wearing different masks; developing one persona during working hours contrasted by another persona once comfortably in the confines of safe, Black spaces. In the documentary film, Gloves Off, co-directors Nadine Natour and Ugonna Okpalaoka explore a new shift in the art of …
Read More »New Film, ‘Tangled Roots’ Tackles Hair Discrimination
Earlier this year, Queen Latifah announced the 2020 winners of The Queen Collective, a talent development and mentorship program launched with Tribeca Studios and Procter & Gamble to support new, visionary women of color filmmakers who want to develop projects that involve telling personal stories of marginalized people. One of …
Read More »Brandy Explains Why She Doesn’t Watch ‘Moesha’ With Daughter
Singer Brandy says although she has a close relationship with her 17-year-old daughter, one of the things she doesn’t really do with her is rewatch old episodes of her hit 90s show Moesha. “She’s done her own search of who I am and what I’ve been able to accomplish,” Brandy …
Read More »Oprah Surprises 2020 Graduates And Offers Advice To Students
Graduation for the Class of 2020 is definitely one to remember while they celebrate their commencements in unconventional ways. But, Oprah Winfrey has stepped in to uplift students with sound advice for those who are virtually walking the stage. After she appeared on the latest episode of John Krasinski’s YouTube …
Read More »John Legend Slams President Trump
Over 68,000 people have died from the coronavirus in the United States thus far and there have been over one million infections, according to the New York Times. When statistics like these are part of our reality, it becomes hard to argue with claims that President Donald Trump failed in …
Read More »Gabrielle Union Says New Book Inspired By Baby Kaavia James
Inspired by the birth of her first daughter, Kaavia James, Gabrielle Union has written her first children book “Welcome to the Party” which debuts today. The actress appeared on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” on Monday, May 4 to talk about the book, her journey to motherhood and being the best …
Read More »Ayesha, Steph Curry Enjoy Quarantine Date Night
Ayesha and Steph Curry are apparently making the most of their quarantine life and inspiring some celebrity fans along the way. Curry, host of the Food Network’s “Ayesha’s Home Cooking” posted her date night with her NBA superstar husband to her Instagram, showing them having a great time on their …
Read More »Watch Michelle Obama ‘Unplug’ In ‘Becoming’ Documentary
Michelle Obama’s official Becoming documentary trailer has been unveiled! The highly anticipated Netflix project will cover the former first lady during her recent book tour launching her best-selling memoir published in 2018. Produced by both Michelle and her husband, former POTUS, Barack Obama, the doc will come from their Higher …
Read More »‘RHOA’ Cast Hint At Shocking Updates In Reunion Preview
While most people are spending their quarantine days in sweats, the ladies from Bravo’s “Real Housewives of Atlanta” have decided that staying in their homes doesn’t mean they can’t slay in front of the camera. For the RHOA Season 12 reunion, Cynthia Bailey, Eva Marcille, Kandi Burruss, Kenya Moore, Nene …
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