The United States Mint announced Monday that a new batch of U.S. quarters will feature the esteemed poet and activist Maya Angelou, making her the first Black woman in the country’s history to appear on a coin. These circulating quarters are part of the American Women Quarters (AWQ) Program, and coins featuring additional honorees will […]
A documentary on the late Sidney Poitier’s career and life has been in production for over a year by Harpo Productions and Network Entertainment. Oprah Winfrey is serving as executive producer, and the documentary will be directed by Reggie Hudlin (House Party, Boomerang, The Black Godfather). Poitier’s family is attached to the project as well. […]
New year, new books! We’re absolutely thrilled to experience yet another phenomenal year of reading and to expand our perspective through the stories of others. The following reading list features upcoming books by Black authors spanning a wide range of genres, from deeply personal memoirs to contemporary romance. There’s a promising collection of essays written […]
Toni Morrison’s Black Book is an upcoming group exhibition curated by the Pulitzer Prize-winning critic, author, and curator Hilton Als. Opening January 20th, 2022 at the David Zwirner gallery in New York, the exhibition is an ode to the massive cultural significance of Toni Morrison. Als states that the exhibition “will add visual components that […]
Amazon Studios closed an exciting new deal with the Award-winning comedian Eddie Murphy, which consists of starring in three Amazon Studio films and developing original films for Amazon Studios and Prime Video. The deal was announced after the success of Coming 2 America, which became the number one streamed movie during its debut weekend and […]
The Princess and the Frog marked the first time that a Black heroine starred in a Disney animated film. As Disney’s first Black princess, Tiana has been a source of inspiration for young girls everywhere since its release in 2009. Now, Tiana will have her own series on Disney+, which is set to premiere in […]
Writer, producer, and actress Grace Nkenge Edwards is known for her work on Loosely Exactly Nicole and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. During season four, she joined the writer’s team for Insecure, and it’s the first show that she’s worked on that is predominately Black. Years before the opportunity to work alongside Issa Rae manifested, Edwards remembers […]
Idris Elba stars as Rufus Buck in Jayme Samuel’s Western film The Harder They Fall, playing the antagonist of the story. Buck is a ruthless and merciless outlaw who, after discovering his enemy has been released from prison, reunites his gang in the name of revenge. Since its release, the movie has become extraordinarily popular, […]
Black Artist Database (formerly known as Black Bandcamp), which is a community-based platform that features an expansive list of international Black-owned record labels, artists, producers and bands, has recently launched a new branch called Black Creative Database. From journalists to curators, filmmakers, and photographers, the Black Creative Database spotlights Black creatives across the diaspora. “The […]
From Insecure to Run The World and now Harlem, recent series are focusing on compelling groups of Black women who are multifaceted. Creators of color are taking it upon themselves to accurately portray Black women in a myriad of ways, and it’s exciting to witness. Harlem follows “four stylish and ambitious best girlfriends in Harlem, […]