9 Must Watch Horror Movies From Black Directors
Black people have contributed some absolute gems in horror whether working behind or in front of the camera.
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10 Badass Black Superheroes Everyone Should Know
Unlike television and film, Black superheroes started appearing as major comic characters in the 1960s. In 1966, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby introduced Black Panther in an issue of Fantastic Four and DC soon followed with Jon Stewart.
Dominicans in the Diaspora: Celebrate DR’s Independence Day with these Dominican Artists and Content Creators
Happy Independence Day, Dominican Republic! On February 27, 1844, this Caribbean country gained independence from the Spanish. To celebrate, we are exploring 6 artists and content creators of Dominican descent. Let’s jump right in!
5 African American Movies You Need to Watch Before We Enter 2022
2021 is coming to an end, and before we embark on a new chapter in our lives, it’s time to reflect on and enjoy the African American films that dominated our screens of all sizes.
5 Best African American Cinematographers
Despite the clear public attention to diversity, the majority of Hollywood films continue to be cast as predominantly White. But behind the camera, the hurdles for African Americans appear to be even higher, with the list of African American cinematographers being very limited.
Black TV Series to Watch This Fall
Here are some Black tv series to binge-watch while having a night at home this fall.
From Lost To Found: Removing The Stigma Of Mental Health Issues and Finding One’s Way Through The Film, Perdido
This new film is called Perdido and it translates from Spanish to English as “lost”.
A Gruesome Voyage into Gentrification, Hood Mythology, and Generational Trauma: The Rundown on Jordan Peele’s ‘Candyman’
The slasher film known as Candyman brings Black culture to the center of the horror genre. The 2021 Candyman film, written by Jordan Peele, Nia DaCosta, and Win Rosenfield, and directed by Nia DaCosta, continues the storyline from the 1992 original.
The Boom of the Nigerian Movie Industry
Nollywood, as Nigeria’s film industry is colloquially called, produces 1500 films each year on average. It is often regarded as the world’s second-largest filmmaker.
5 Animated African Shows We Need to Watch Right Now
For African American children, seeing cartoons with Black stories and personalities is a huge deal, and it doesn’t happen nearly enough. These 5 animated shows made a difference in the lives of many children, whether they were showcasing social and political awakening or saving the world.