“It is a huge honor to receive this nomination,” Questlove said in a statement. After Tracee Ellis Ross and Leslie Jordan announced the nominees for the 94th Academy Awards on Tuesday, there was celebration and jubilation as Black and LGBT+ actors and actresses were among those recognized. The Academy announced the “biggest voter turnout in…
The megastars are both celebrating major firsts this February, but their Valentine’s-themed fashion drops are the gifts they’re giving fans for the lovers’ holiday. Ladies, gents and other kinfolk, it’s once again time to put love on top. That’s right, Valentine’s Day is swiftly approaching, and even if you don’t celebrate, we know at least…
Your favorite actor’s actor Denzel Washington is officially the most Oscar-nominated Black actor in history. The iconic actor broke his record, grabbing his 10th Oscar nomination for his role in Joel Coen‘s “The Tragedy of Macbeth.” He’s also earned nominations for roles in “Roman J. Israel, Esq.,” “Cry Freedom,” “The Hurricane,” “Malcolm X” and “Fences,”…
Howard University’s College of Fine Arts was named in Boseman’s honor in May 2021. The legacy of Chadwick Boseman continues to be celebrated as Phylicia Rashad honors the late actor during the Academy Award nomination announcement on Tuesday. Rashad was joined by students of Howard University during the livestream of the Best Actor nominations. “All…
“This collection embodies Madam Walker’s spirit of empowerment and pays homage to modern women of color,” said Walker’s great-great-granddaughter A’Lelia Bundles. The illustrious Sarah Breedlove, better known as Madam C.J. Walker, became one of the nation’s first women self-made millionaires more than a century ago by turning the use of hot combs, brushes, and the…
“BLK: An Origin Story” tells the stories of the unsung heroes, segregation and enslavement in a nation that’s propagated a half-truth tale of refuge and equity A four-part docuseries from the History Channel and Hungry Eyes Media shatters Canada’s image as a safe harbor utopia for Black people and elucidates the little-known stories of trailblazing…
Getting funding for your business is highly competitive, so it is crucial to be prepared to answer questions your potential investor may have. There are thousands of visionary entrepreneurs seeking investors’ money just like you. Photo by Anna Shvets from Pexels Black founders already face a significant hurdle in attracting funding. While funding still drastically lags compared…
The comedian reportedly would take over in September 2022, at the start of a new season. As Wendy Williams continues her health-related hiatus from the daytime talk show that bears her name, several guest hosts have filled in. On Tuesday, it was reported that Sherri Shepherd will become the permanent guest host of The Wendy…
The Will Smith-led film is based on the life of Venus and Serena Williams’ father Beyoncé has earned her first Oscar nomination with the original song “Be Alive” that she wrote with songwriter Dixson for the King Richard biopic about the father of Venus and Serena Williams. The Will Smith-led film is based on the…
The Secret Service and the FBI are investigating the incident, which happened the same day Spelman College reported another bomb threat of its own. Secret Service evacuated Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff from a northwest D.C. high school after a confirmed bomb threat on Tuesday. Emhoff was visiting a museum at Dunbar High School for a…
