Samuel L. Jackson and his wife LaTanya Richardson Jackson are helping a long-talked-about project come to fruition at Spelman College.  For years leaders of the historically Black college in Atlanta have hoped to begin the process of renovating its John D. Rockefeller Fine Arts building. Now, with a total of $17.3 million in donations received,…

“The love that both LaTanya and Sam continue to exhibit for Spelman since their time on stage decades ago is heartwarming,” said Spelman President Dr. Mary Schmidt Campbell. Spelman College alumna LaTanya Richardson and her husband Samuel L. Jackson are donating $5M toward the renovation of the college’s John D. Rockefeller Fine Arts building, the…

‘The Hollywood Reporter’ refuted sources that said Wright left the production after refusing to get a COVID-19 vaccine Black Panther star Letitia Wright may have previously expressed hesitancy about getting vaccinated for COVID-19, but she’s still starring in the highly anticipated sequel to the Oscar-winning 2018 film, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The trade publication’s…

The producer and the singer have worked together on each other’s projects in the past. New music from Dr. Dre is on the horizon. The seven-time Grammy-winning producer/rapper announced the completion of a new project with Marsha Ambrosius. Both Dre (real name Andre Young) and nine-time Grammy nominee Ambrosius posted about the news on their…

The rapper was given the honor by Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee in recognition of her humanitarian work in her hometown of Houston, Texas. First, she was Megan Thee Stallion. This past weekend, she became Megan Thee Graduate. Now, the rapper can add Megan Thee Hero to her growing list of accolades and monikers. Just one…

Actress Naomie Harris is among a host of celebrities and others speaking out in recent years about personal experiences with sexual assault. Harris, in talking to The Mail on Sunday, Dec. 12, joins the list of others — to include actors Gabrielle Union, Terry Crews and Viola Davis — who have shared openly. Harris said…

Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, Sweet Mae’s Cookie found its inspiration from CEO & co-founder Tiffany Lynn Biddle’s Southern great grandmother, Fannie Mae. Sweet Mae’s Cookie‘s are filled with love and a Southern feeling. Paying homage to her family and Southern roots, Tiffany Lynn Biddle created Sweet Mae’s to help spread the love to other households….

Civil Rights leader and long-time anti-police brutality activist Rev. C. Herbert Oliver has transitioned at the age of 96. While his death was announced over the weekend, his daughter shared that he died in November due to failing health. Oliver died in New York City and his funeral service was held on Dec. 8. During…

“King Richard” and “West Side Story” are among the Best Picture nominees. The Critic’s Choice Association has announced its nominations for the 27th Annual Critics Choice Awards. Taye Diggs and Nicole Byer will host this year’s show on Jan. 9. Critics Choice Association CEO Joey Berlin said in a statement, “We are so proud to be…