Black consciousness is trouble for those African Americans who want to assimilate. The closing of Black History Month comes the morning after the presentation of a
Mavis Staples, the Grammy Award-winning phenom and legendary singer, is introduced to a new generation in HBO’s “MAVIS!” Director Jessica Edwards spins a heartwarming story that
J. Cole’s Dreamville team and HBO were recently in Chicago screening his latest documentary “J. Cole Forest Hills Drive: Homecoming” at Logan Theater in Chicago,
Melvin Williams, a legendary drug kingpin whose life was a big inspiration for HBO’s popular series “The Wire,” died of cancer, Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015
It only took three and a half minutes for Jordan Davis to lose his life. The 17-year-old was murdered in cold blood after Michael Dunn
HBO and the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture hosted a private screening of the film 3 1/2 Minutes, Ten Bullets. The powerful documentary provides
Grammy and Oscar Award-winning rapper Common continues to make moves in the world of film and television. On the heels of announcing landing a role in
I have to begin with a disclaimer in that I know the latest Jay Z/Beyoncé divorce rumor is absolutely false. I am not buying into
Despite being placed in a difficult time slot and being pitted against the likes of AMC’s “Fear The Walking Dead,” HBO’s burgeoning series, “Ballers,” has
As we get closer to the season premiere of Fox’s breakout hit drama, Empire, more and more information about the upcoming season is beginning to
Actor Mo McRae is making serious power moves in film and the small screen. He’s been featured in acclaimed projects like The Butler and “Sons
News of Jay Z and Will Smith’s involvement in an upcoming HBO mini-series on the life of Emmett Till spread quickly with many excited to
The relationship between HBO and Russell Simmons is twenty-plus years strong. And, thanks to a partnership, the two media giants will be in business together for the foreseeable
Powerhouse rappers and businessmen Jay Z and Will Smith will soon team up to produce a mini-series on the life of Emmett Till. Entertainment Weekly
Many minority teens are frustrated with the way they feel they are treated by police and law enforcement in the United States and have something
HBO celebrated the upcoming premiere of the highly-anticipated sports series “Ballers” with a star-studded reception at the Skylark in midtown Manhattan. All photos by Dorothy
For 30 years now, Khandi Alexander has made a name for herself in Hollywood as a go-to character actress. With a long list of movies
John Legend served as an executive producer and provided music for “Southern Rites.” The Grammy winner made it clear just how much this entire experience has meant to both he and everyone involved.
This weekend, HBO’s Bessie Smith biopic made its debut on TV and fans were treated to a same-sex love scene with Queen Latifah and her
The spirit of Bessie Smith is alive and well. In celebration of HBO’s “Bessie” debuting this weekend, the West Coast leg of Bessie’s 81 Theatre Tour commenced this week, honoring the legacy of the legendary blues singer.
