One of the first Black women to write, produce, and direct a feature film – and to create animation – Dr. Ayoka “Ayo” Chenzira will direct the upcoming performance of The Urban Chameleons with Funnel Cake Flowers, starring creator HaJ.
Fresh off a screening of “Angry Black Women” at the New York Television Festival, Emmy-nominated writer, producer, performer, HaJ, is bringing her ground-breaking interactive off-Broadway show to Atlanta. Said to be “Real Time with Bill Maher” meets “SNL,” The Urban
The Ford Fusion may appeal to a broader spectrum of drivers than any other midsize sedan on the market, and this holiday buying season will likely find plenty of interest in the 2017 model. Ford made a few smart improvements
Ford has had much success with its Focus ST model. The holiday buying season is around the corner, and it is likely to be on the wish lists of many young and young-at-heart drivers. According to reports, there won’t be
The New York Television Festival (NYTVF) is a pioneer of the independent television movement, connecting its community of artists with leading networks, studios, agencies, production companies, and brands. Last year, of over 3000 submissions received for consideration in the NYTVF
Upon taking the very informative guided tour at the Rosa Parks Library and Museum in Montgomery, Alabama, one can’t help but be struck by what a sacrifice it must have been for Black citizens to sustain a boycott of an
Working with the police is one of the many responsibilities of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, and he has some interesting insights on possible solutions to the nation’s racial tensions. The election of the son of poet-activist Amiri Baraka sent chills through
In her 2008 song “Master Teacher,” Erykah Badu sings with Bilal and Georgia Anne Muldrow about how they dream of a world where there are “no n—as, only master teachers.” They immediately clarify that they “stay woke,” coining a phrase
Persistence has paid off for Baylor University alum Bayleigh Dayton. Four years ago, she took her first steps toward becoming the first Black woman to win the Miss Missouri USA crown. After finishing in the top 16 of the 2013
Some are calling the new Netflix series released today, Marvel’s Luke Cage, the most timely TV series since Battlestar Galactica addressed the war on terror in the wake of 9-11. Luke Cage is a bulletproof Black man in a hoodie.
In the span of 25 years, Angela Bassett has proven many times over the old saying that “Black don’t crack.” During that timeframe, she has gone from playing Cuba Gooding, Jr.’s mother in Boyz in the Hood, to playing his
Jay Z has signed a television and film deal with The Weinstein Company (TWC). TWC announced Thursday that the deal will allow the company to have first-look options with the rapper to produce both scripted and unscripted television projects and
The probable cause affidavit for her arrest states that another officer told Betty Shelby he had a Taser ready to deploy before she shot Terence Crutcher, who was unarmed, on Sept. 16. Her attorney reportedly said she never heard that
A police body camera video showing two Louisiana deputy city marshals opening fire on a car, killing a young boy and critically wounding his father, has been released to the public. Prosecutors showed the tape in court Wednesday to support
California Governor Jerry Brown has signed a bill widely believed to be inspired by allegations against Bill Cosby. The new law means accused sex offenders will no longer be able to avoid prosecution due to the 10-year statute of limitations
The Corrections Corporation of America (CCA) announced plans to cut between 50 and 55 jobs at its Nashville corporate headquarters as part of a restructuring and cost-reduction initiative. The announcement follows a plummeting of the company’s stock price last month
AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson recently showed courage by speaking out and calling for others to stand for social justice, instead of being passively tolerant or claiming to be colorblind. Since its creation, the powerful phrase “Black Lives Matter” has often
A day after D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser released police body camera footage showing the fatal shooting of Terrence Sterling, the medical examiner ruled the death a homicide. Sterling died at the hands of 27-year-old officer Brian Trainer, from gunshot wounds to
“All power to the people,” as the Black Panther Party would say, and Jesse Williams seems to be putting emphasis on the “All.” Williams is again using his influence to help bring power into the people’s hands, particularly those people
Newark, New Jersey, is set to open the first Safe Haven housing facility for chronically homeless people with severe mental illnesses next year. Yesterday, mayor Ras Baraka participated in a ceremonial groundbreaking event for the $8 million facility. Named A
