CaribbeanTales International Film Festival (CTFF) in Toronto released its lineup of films, marking 16 years of amplifying and elevating voices from the African and Caribbean Diaspora. “Before CTFF, there weren’t any Canadian film festivals that focused solely on African and Caribbean heritage,” exclaimed Festival Director Diana Webley. “We’re so excited that this year, half of […]
Gary native and 2020 Documentary graduate Chris Robinson just debuted his first major project “Looted,” a documentary about his hometown of Gary, Indiana. Nearly a year ago, our country experienced a wave of looting in response to ongoing racial injustice. Unfortunately, cities such as Gary, Indiana, have suffered from the long-term effect of looting. Gary’s […]
The International Association of Blacks in Dance (IABD) is the recipient of a $3 million gift from philanthropists MacKenzie Scott and Dan Jewett as one of 286 high-impact organizations in categories and communities that have been historically underfunded and overlooked. Scott states, “Arts and cultural institutions can strengthen communities by transforming spaces, fostering empathy, reflecting […]
Rooftop Films, the non-profit organization and film community celebrated as New York’s home for independent films, is thrilled to announce the return of their annual Rooftop Films Summer Series, one of the longest running and largest outdoor showcases for independent film in the world. Keeping with a 25-year long tradition, the Summer Series opened with […]
The Harlem Chamber Players announces “Pity These Ashes: Tulsa 1921-2021,” an online concert program honoring Juneteenth, to be held on June 19 at 7:00 PM, in partnership with The Greene Space at WQXR and WNYC, Harlem Stage, and the Harlem School of the Arts. The program will feature the world premiere of “TULSA 1921 (Pity […]
Meshae is a veteran recording artist which is quite a statement considering the fact that she is only 19 years old. Her recording career started when she was 9, hanging in the studio with her recording artist father and constantly looking for opportunities to slip on the headphones, stand in front of a microphone and […]
Actor, comedian, and photographer Skye Townsend is making history as she follows in her famous director/comedian father Robert Townsend’s footsteps to star in the new season of the three-time Emmy Award nominated variety series “A Black Lady Sketch Show,” executive produced by Issa Rae, which airs Fridays on HBO. “A Black Lady Sketch Show” explores […]
BRIC, is the leading arts and media institution anchored in Downtown Brooklyn and its Emmy winning network, BRIC TV is proud to announce its first late night talk show series, “Hella Late! with Hollie Harper,” premiering on June 8th at 10pm. While Hollie Harper is the star, host, writer as well as the co-executive producer […]
With an afterword by Dr. My Haley, widow of Alex Haley, famed author of “Roots” and “Malcolm X” Ray Studevent walked hesitantly toward the door of the nursing home and prayed that his Momma, now in the throes of dementia, would recognize him. Surely, the blue eyes would give him away. The blue eyes that […]
Caribbean content remains one of the most sought after globally yet remains largely untapped. That is the basis by which, RealVibez, the entertainment subsidiary of Blue Mahoe Capital, will launch its inaugural online film festival, to take place this August. A move that can be described as innovative in keeping with its parent company Blue […]
Music artist, film director, and music producer Rhyan LaMarr takes the viewer on a visual journey hand crafted to emulate the ’90s. All while unpacking his mind-state as it relates to being a Christian in love, Rhyan, with the help of Caleb Taylor and KC Wavey, break down being in a relationship during the toughest […]
Three-time author and multifaceted entrepreneur Preston Dent has released his 4th book “Claudette Heart of Atlanta: A Daughter’s Cry.” “Claudette” is a tale about a 13-year-old girl who is disowned by her mother and kicked out onto to the streets of Atlanta for being gay. After falling in love with a girl and getting raped […]
The Apollo – the soul of American culture and a globally recognized national treasure – will honor nine-time Grammy Award-winning and two-time Academy Award nominee Mary J. Blige with her induction into the Apollo’s Walk of Fame. Celebrating and honoring the legendary artists who have performed on the world-famous non-profit Theater’s stage over the last […]
Starz announced today that Grammy Award-nominated artist Jeremih has been cast in the Starz Original series “Power Book IV: Force” in a recurring role. Jeremih will join as Elijah, a high-ranking member of CBI who knows how the drug game is played and isn’t afraid to bend the rules. As Jenard Sampson’s (Kris D. Lofton) […]
Episode 108: New Jersey Jammin' with Jirias The Trend With Justin A Williams Up and coming hip hop star and producer Jirias joins us for a convo on the state of hip hop, growing up Jersey and how to be an unstoppable lyricist! Hes got some great stories to tell about being in the game ,and in law school at the same time; so sit back and let the social consciousness wash over you as we take you through a journey into the sounds and profound of the mighty Jirias!
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