OPINION: Smith is up against Denzel Washington—again. Beyoncé and Questlove get their first nominations, while Aunjanue Ellis and Ariana DeBose receive career-changing recognition. The Oscar voters showed tremendous love to King Richard, Will Smith’s film about the father of Serena and Venus Williams, nominating it for best picture (and five other categories), proving that sometimes…
In recent weeks, Joe Rogan has been making headlines after the commentator used his Spotify platform to spread misinformation about the coronavirus. The host garnered even more backlash after Grammy Award-winning singer India.Arie drew attention to a disturbing compilation video in which the 54-year-old referred to a Black neighborhood as “Planet of the Apes” and…
Youngest inaugural poet, first National Youth Poet Laureate, book deal at 16 – Gorman’s life and work has set an impressive standard Amanda Gorman captured the hearts of the world after performing her inspirational poem, “The Hill We Climb,” at the January 2021 inauguration. The young poet has a way with words that speaks to…
‘We’ve had how many days now for you to work? What are y’all doing? It does not take that long for you to work,’ a local activist told reporters on Monday. A coalition of Black women and mothers, outraged over the police killing of Amir Locke in Minneapolis, called for the officer who fatally shot…
Based in the West Adams district, the collectively run art space operates with the ethos ‘come one, come all.’ Band of Vices is a Black-owned art gallery which has quickly become an anchor in the West Adams district, serving as a bridge to honor art and culture both past and present in Los Angeles. (l-r)…
The upcoming series, ‘Pole to Pole’, stems from Smith’s Westbrook Studio’s first-look deal with National Geographic from last summer National Geographic is getting the Will Smith treatment. At the Television Critics Association (TCA) Winter Press Tour, numerous new original projects produced under its banner on Disney+, including a series from Smith himself was announced on…
Russell Wilson has exceeded all expectations. He led the Seahawks to back-to-back Super Bowl appearances in his second and third seasons, winning one and losing one. Wilson has been a durable stalwart for the Seahawks, having passed for at least 3,000 yards and 20 touchdowns in every season of his NFL career. Russell Wilson (left). Ryan Clark (right) Credit: Getty…
At issue, Smith says, “is the scarcity of Black men who have been given opportunities to be head coaches in the National Football League.” On his ESPN show First Take, Stephen A. Smith addressed the long-standing lack of diversity among head coaches in the National Football League. Smith specifically noted that the hiring of Mike…
Tabitha Nicole Murray was found dead in her home after a welfare check A Kentucky man accused of killing his girlfriend and fleeing the state with his four young sons was arrested in Illinois on Friday. State Police confirmed the four young boys were located safe and unharmed with Richard Gray, 32, after an Amber…
REVIEW: Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Somi Kakoma writes, composes, and plays Makeba in the stage play. Miriam Makeba was an iconic figure who used her platform and artistry to uplift her community and call attention to injustice. Her contributions to the artistic culture of Black America and the African Diaspora alike are immeasurable. Yet there are many…
