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Rewind: 2020’s Top Black Film And TV Moments
Entertainment

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.
By Ronda Racha Penrice · Jan 1, 2021
Debbie Allen And Phylicia Rashad Drop Gems Just In Time For The New Year
Celebrity

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.
By Ronda Racha Penrice · Dec 29, 2020
‘90s It Girl Reagan Gomez Is Excited About Her Career Behind The Camera
Culture

‘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.
By Ronda Racha Penrice · Dec 14, 2020
'Bob Hearts Abishola' Co-Creator Gina Yashere Sets the Record Straight About the Show
Entertainment

'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.
By Ronda Racha Penrice · Nov 30, 2020
Dave Chappelle Sounds The Racial Alarm With His 'Saturday Night Live' Post-Election Monologue
Entertainment

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.
By Ronda Racha Penrice · Nov 9, 2020
Maya Rudolph Brings It As Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris On 'Saturday Night Live'
Entertainment

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
By Ronda Racha Penrice · Nov 8, 2020
First Look: Andra Day and Trevante Rhodes in 'The United States vs. Billie Holiday'
Entertainment

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
By Ronda Racha Penrice · Nov 6, 2020
Teenage Filmmaker Leans On Michelle Obama's Words To Tell 'The Power of Hope'
Entertainment

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.”
By Ronda Racha Penrice · Oct 18, 2020
'The Forty-Year-Old Version' Creator Radha Blank on Seeing Herself and Missing Her Mother
Entertainment · film

'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.
By Ronda Racha Penrice · Oct 9, 2020
Why Debbie Allen’s 'Uncensored' Will Inspire You
Entertainment

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.
By Ronda Racha Penrice · Oct 2, 2020
Urbanworld Film Festival Holds First-Ever Virtual Edition Amid COVID-19
Entertainment

Urbanworld Film Festival Holds First-Ever Virtual Edition Amid COVID-19

It kicks off September 23.
By Ronda Racha Penrice · Sep 18, 2020
From 'Hamilton' to '#FreeRayshawn,' Jasmine Cephas Jones Steps Into The Spotlight With Emmy Nod
Emmys · Entertainment

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. 
By Ronda Racha Penrice · Sep 4, 2020
Meet Nicco Annan: 'P-Valley's' Uncle Clifford Who's Giving Us Life
Entertainment

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.
By Ronda Racha Penrice · Jul 27, 2020
Tamela Mann Shares How She Conquered Her Fear of Acting
Entertainment

Tamela Mann Shares How She Conquered Her Fear of Acting

"I’m gonna do it afraid," she said of launching her stage career. 
By Ronda Racha Penrice · Jul 10, 2020
Usher Salutes Black Lives Matter in New Video
2020 ESSENCE Festival of Culture · Entertainment · Essence Festival 2020

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.
By Ronda Racha Penrice · Jul 6, 2020
Why Gina Prince-Bythewood Puts 'Warrior Black Women' On-Screen
2020 Essence Festival · 2020 ESSENCE Festival of Culture · Essence Festival 2020

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."
By Ronda Racha Penrice · Jul 4, 2020
'PValley' Creator Katori Hall On Why Black Women Should Watch A Show About Strippers
Entertainment · Essence Festival 2020 · TV

'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
By Ronda Racha Penrice · Jun 27, 2020
NEA Town Hall Tackles Race And COVID-19 Pandemic
Education

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."
By Ronda Racha Penrice · Jun 23, 2020
Georgia Councilwoman Speaks Out About Her Battle With COVID-19
News

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.
By Ronda Racha Penrice · Mar 23, 2020

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