Culture
Comedian Katt Williams is making waves with his latest venture: transforming a former military base in Alabama into a state-of-the-art movie studio. Drawing inspiration from industry leaders like Tyler Perry, Donald Glover, and 50 Cent, Williams expressed his desire to contribute to Black-led production efforts, emphasizing that the burden shouldn’t rest solely on Perry. This […]
“We’ve been waiting to find the right partners who understand our story and are willing to tell it all,” said Nathan Morris in a statement, per Variety. “Denis [O’Sullivan] and Jeff [Kalligheri] at Compelling Pictures understood us day 1.” Compelling Pictures and Primary Wave will fund and produce the film with current Boyz II Men […]
Snoop Dogg has had an eventful year full of wins, and he’s capping it off with one last launch: a jewelry line. The California native is partnering up with Metal Alchemist and gamma to release Lovechild, his very own unique set of rings, bracelets, and chains with a touches of his signature flair. The positive name of the collaboration was […]
Denzel Washington is retiring after his next few projects, he said in a recent interview. He is currently on a promo run for his role in Gladiator II, which releases in theaters this month. The Academy Award-winning actor said on the Australian version of the TODAY show that he has a few more roles left before he withdraws from the […]
With a record 99 Grammy nominations and acclaim as one of the most influential artists in music history, pop superstar Beyoncé and her expansive cultural legacy will be the subject of a new course at Yale University next year. Titled “Beyoncé Makes History: Black Radical Tradition, Culture, Theory & Politics Through Music,” the one-credit class will […]
Judith Jamison, a legendary dancer and former artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, passed away at 81 on November 9, 2024. Born in Philadelphia, Jamison began her dance journey with rigorous training in classical ballet and modern dance, later joining Alvin Ailey’s company in 1965. She quickly became an iconic figure, especially […]
Dr. Salahuddin Malik, a beloved figure in Rochester and a co-founder of the Islamic Center of Rochester, has left a lasting legacy. Arriving in Rochester in 1967, Dr. Malik was instrumental in establishing the Islamic Center, helping to break ground for it in 1975. A respected professor at SUNY Brockport, Dr. Malik was known for […]
Angela Alsobrooks has made history by winning the Maryland Senate race against Republican Larry Hogan, becoming the first Black woman to represent Maryland in the U.S. Senate and only the fourth ever elected to the Senate. Serving as the county executive of Prince George’s County since 2018, Alsobrooks has been a vocal advocate for abortion […]
The trial of eight people over the 2020 beheading of French teacher Samuel Paty began in Paris, surrounded by high security. Paty was murdered by Abdoullakh Anzorov, an 18-year-old extremist, after showing his class caricatures of Islam’s prophet during a lesson on freedom of expression. The defendants face charges ranging from terrorism to incitement, as […]
This year’s Battle of Jollof, taking place in Brooklyn on November 8-9, celebrates African culture through a lively competition of Jollof rice—West Africa’s iconic dish made with rice, tomatoes, and spices. Founded in 2020 by Arinze Emeagwali, Tjay Adeshola, and Abdul Abdullah, the event has grown into a cultural celebration combining food and sports. Sponsored […]