Rewind: 2020’s Top Black Film And TV Moments
From the rise of Black women directors to the jam-packed holiday films that made Christmas very Black, cheers to the biggest and brightest Hollywood moments in 2020.
Debbie Allen And Phylicia Rashad Drop Gems Just In Time For The New Year
With brief appearances from their daughters, Condola Rashad and Vivian Nixon, and Allen’s two grandchildren, the two icons brought love and laughter in a holiday-themed IG live.
‘90s It Girl Reagan Gomez Is Excited About Her Career Behind The Camera
Gomez is our best friend in our heads and she's also a boss taking her career to the next level. We love to see it.
'Bob Hearts Abishola' Co-Creator Gina Yashere Sets the Record Straight About the Show
The successful British comedian on creating a show rooted in the Nigerian immigrant experience.
Dave Chappelle Sounds The Racial Alarm With His 'Saturday Night Live' Post-Election Monologue
His Trump jokes were largely a miss and his smoking on stage drew notable ire. Still, Chappelle spoke his truth about being Black in America.
Maya Rudolph Brings It As Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris On 'Saturday Night Live'
The Emmy winner popped up as the woman of the hour, fully dressed in our new VP’s cream suit
First Look: Andra Day and Trevante Rhodes in 'The United States vs. Billie Holiday'
Director Lee Daniels and Andra Day on uplifting the jazz icon’s activism in their new film
Teenage Filmmaker Leans On Michelle Obama's Words To Tell 'The Power of Hope'
LA-area filmmaker Kalia Love Jones, 14, said she “wanted to tell a story that would be inspiring to every girl just like me.”
'The Forty-Year-Old Version' Creator Radha Blank on Seeing Herself and Missing Her Mother
“The film acts as an archive of this family of Black artists that lived, survived, thrived and loved in New York,” says the award-winning director.
Why Debbie Allen’s 'Uncensored' Will Inspire You
“Everybody has a legacy," says the legendary director, who reflects on her over 40-year journey from Howard to Hollywood.
Urbanworld Film Festival Holds First-Ever Virtual Edition Amid COVID-19
It kicks off September 23.
From 'Hamilton' to '#FreeRayshawn,' Jasmine Cephas Jones Steps Into The Spotlight With Emmy Nod
The singer and actress shares how speaking up behind the scenes made her character more authentic.
Meet Nicco Annan: 'P-Valley's' Uncle Clifford Who's Giving Us Life
The musical theater mainstay has brought The Pynk's HBIC from the stage to the screen.
Tamela Mann Shares How She Conquered Her Fear of Acting
"I’m gonna do it afraid," she said of launching her stage career.
Usher Salutes Black Lives Matter in New Video
In his self-directed video for "I Cry," the artist and activist taps into the legacy of photographer Gordon Parks.
Why Gina Prince-Bythewood Puts 'Warrior Black Women' On-Screen
“These type of superhero Black women exist every single day,” says KiKi Layne, who stars in Prince-Bythewood's "The Old Guard."
'PValley' Creator Katori Hall On Why Black Women Should Watch A Show About Strippers
“As a Black woman who understands the long history of hypersexualized images… I really wanted to put a human face on these dancers," says the award-winning playwright-turned-showrunner
NEA Town Hall Tackles Race And COVID-19 Pandemic
"The COVID-19 crisis laid bare for every community member, every educator and and every policymaker just how serious the inequities are in all of our social systems."
Georgia Councilwoman Speaks Out About Her Battle With COVID-19
Councilwoman Cheryl Richardson was diagnosed with COVID-19 earlier this month and is now recovering at home.