KiKi Layne Talks Starring In Her First Action Film With ‘The Old Guard’
“I want to have variety in my career, because this industry likes to assume what types of roles an actress who looks like me can play,” she says.
Weruche Opia On Being Tapped As Michaela Coel's Bestie In 'I May Destroy You'
The London-based actress tells ESSENCE what it’s like being on the bold series that interrogates what it means to have sexual consent
Janelle Monáe On Embracing Her Limits: "I Have To Take Care Of My Body"
In 2019, the artist was very booked and very busy—including filming her new series Homecoming—but a health scare reminded her she’s priority number one
Snowpiercer's Daveed Diggs Likes A Challenge
Whether taking roles challenging the status quo or performing to lift the collective mood, this rising actor says count me in.
An Interview with Fredrica Bailey and Stefon Bristol On 'See You Yesterday'
The award-winning writer and director behind the action-drama, which is currently available on Netflix, spoke to ESSENCE sci-fi and police brutality.
The 20 Best Black Films Of The Last Decade
From first-time directors to box office hits and stellar performances, Black films in the 2010s pushed film forward.
Cynthia Erivo: A Powerhouse You Shouldn't Underestimate
The Tony Award-winner opens up to ESSENCE about bringing the life story of Harriet Tubman to glorious light.
All Rise: A Standout Performance From Kelvin Harrison Jr. Brings This Cautionary Tale To Life On The Big Screen
The film tells the story of a Harlem teen whose relationships with others in his neighborhood put him at risk of spending a lifetime in prison.
Commentary: Too Many Savages at the Box Office
Film critic Candice Frederick weighs in on the touchy subject of veiled racism in Hollywood, most recently found in sci-fi blockbuster "Avatar."