Billy Porter Makes History With Lead Actor Emmy Win
On Sunday, Porter became the first openly gay Black man to win the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his role on 'Pose.'
Netflix Shares First Look At Michael B. Jordan-Produced Superhero Series 'Raising Dion'
The streaming giant also shared news of an upcoming Dave Chappelle special and released a trailer for 'Styling Hollywood.'
'Pose' Trans Actresses Snubbed From Emmy Nominations
This isn’t the first time the Emmys have made such a noticeable snub — especially when it comes to people of color.
Angelica Ross Makes History With 'American Horror Story' Role
The actress is the first trans actor in history to land two series regular roles.
'Pose' Star Ryan Jamaal Swain On His First Essence Fest Experience
This year marked the actor's first trip to Essence Fest, an experience he called "a family reunion of sorts for Black people, Black excellence and Black opulence."
'Pose' Cast Gives Advice On Walking Boldly Into Your Queerness
"We see you, we got you and that forever and ever you're deserving of taking up space in the world," Janet Mock told ESSENCE.
'Pose's' Mj Rodriguez Gets Tearful When Talking Black Trans Women's Deaths: 'I Don't Wanna Cry'
"I'm sorry. I don't wanna cry...but that's really ridiculous," she told ESSENCE.
Black Twitter Applauds Mahershala Ali's And Billy Porter’s Historical Oscars 2019 Attire
“You know the vibes,” says Twitter user Ivie Ani of Mahershala Ali’s iconic and Malcolm X-inspired wardrobe.
Janet Mock Says 'Respectability Politics Won't Save Us' After ‘Pose’ Snubbed By NAACP Image Awards
The critically-acclaimed FX show received zero nomination from the NAACP Image Awards.