In anticipation of the Summer Olympics in Paris starting on July 26, Black Public Media is making a splash with the return of “Black Folk Don’t…Swim.” This short film, part of the earlier, irreverent series “Black Folk Don’t” (featured in Time Magazine’s “10 Ideas That Are Changing Your Life”), humorously tackles some of the biggest…
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By Eliza Brooks With the art world in great flux these days, traditional marketing simply no longer serves the function of setting an artist apart and making them a success. If artists must survive through changing times, then new, innovative techniques that use technology and the digital platform must be employed. In this book, we…
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The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) has revealed the winners of its 6th Annual TV Honors, a celebration of excellence in television and streaming. This year’s awards spotlight a special highlight: Glynn Turman, the 77-year-old actor renowned for his iconic role in “Cooley High,” receiving the prestigious Legacy Award for his significant contributions to…
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There is a certain sense of things, a greater awareness people often feel when greatness and modesty go together in one individual. People can almost feel the power of such a man not only in his deeds, actions, and products–but in his words. It is no wonder that there has been so much excitement surrounding…
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Tribeca Festival 2024 — That’s A Wrap: Here’s Our Round-Up For Stand Out Films Featuring Creatives of Color And Beyond
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Record producer, rapper, and singer Darius “Deezle” Harrison has made an indelible mark on the music industry. Born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, Deezle’s creative genius and prolific output have earned him widespread acclaim and numerous industry accolades. Deezle’s journey in music was significantly shaped by his mentor, the legendary jazz saxophonist Donald Harrison,…
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By Ethen Reed Born in Paterson, NJ, and raised in Teaneck, NJ, John Jones-Gailes, also known as DJ Pinnacle, has been known as one of the most influential and professional African-American DJs in the state. Although Pinnacle is mainly known for his recognition in the DJ game, he also represents “Da Union DJs,” a group…
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Max announced a multiyear agreement with GKIDS to extend the exclusive U.S. film streaming rights for Studio Ghibli, Japan’s legendary, Oscar-winning animation house. The streamer has been the U.S. home to the Studio Ghibli catalogue since 2020, marking the first time the films were available to stream. As part of the deal, Max will be…
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South Park fans around the globe are in for a treat as another gaming installment inspired by the satire series released on March 26. With South Park’s 27th season release approaching and the series having run for decades, it’s tough to decide which are the greatest and worst episodes. This inspired the experts at BonusFinder.com…
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If it’s June, it must be time for the annual Tribeca Festival! Now in its 23rd year, this edition of the Festival will be as action-packed and star-studded as ever. Still presented by cryptocurrency exchange platform OKX, Tribeca Festival will not only offer storytelling across film, TV, music, audio storytelling, games, and immersive platforms June…
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