The Jeffersons actress Marla Gibbs, 92, is releasing her memoir in the fall of 2024. The book, “It’s Never Too Late,” will detail her journey from the South Side of Chicago to becoming a successful actress in Hollywood. “My hope is that my memoir will serve as an inspiration to those that continue to show […]
The controversy surrounding Ta-Nehisi Coates’ acclaimed book “Between the World and Me” in the Lexington-Richland District 5 School Board meeting in South Carolina is disheartening. Coates wrote this book as a heartfelt letter to his teenage son, delving into the experiences of being Black in America, making it a significant work on racial issues. The […]
The late Robert L. Douglas, an esteemed artist hailing from Louisville, made a profound impact on the art world throughout his extensive career spanning over six decades. Renowned as a master draftsman, painter, sculptor, and mentor, he inspired generations of artists and scholars. In 1967, Douglas co-founded the Louisville Art Workshop, a crucial platform for […]
New Orleans native Maya Cade began her mission of curating the Black Film Archive in 2021. Her goal was to challenge the prevailing and inaccurate belief that Black films primarily revolve around slavery and trauma. Instead of shaming those who held this misconception, Cade aimed to present the truth: Black films have always explored a […]
For four years, Kevon Chisolm and his 16-year-old son, Kamari, have been organizing online summer camps for children through their non-profit organization, Junior Wallstreeters, Inc. These camps provide an excellent opportunity to maintain learning and create a fun, engaging environment where students can acquire wealth-building concepts alongside peers who share similar interests. The course, titled […]
At the newly opened International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina, the exhibition Men of Change: Power. Triumph. Truth. is a poignant representation of the Black men who are often not acknowledged in society.
Steph Curry’s upcoming picture book about self-acceptance called “I Am Extraordinary” is the sequel to his previous 2022 work “I Have A Superpower.” It tells the inspiring tale of a spirited young girl named Mila, who sports a charming afro hairstyle. As she embarks on her journey, Mila grapples with self-doubt about having to wear hearing […]
Octavia E. Butler’s classic science fiction novel Parable of the Sower has been a source of inspiration for an upcoming operatic retelling of the story as the novel approaches its 30th anniversary.
After becoming a mother, Alliah L. Agostini, a marketing professional with experience in renowned brands and start-ups, rediscovered her true calling—children’s literature. Inspired by her own children, she embarked on a mission to create stories that not only reflected their heritage but also provided representation in the books they read. In an interview with ESSENCE, […]
Erykah Badu has joined the cast for Netflix’s rendition of August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning 1987 August Wilson play, “The Piano Lesson.” The Grammy winning artist is set to make a cameo in the film with her signature “soulful and eclectic” musical performances, Variety reports. The drama film is set in 1936 during the aftermath of […]