Movies & Shows

Whitaker has become famous for his left eye ptosis, or drooping of an eyelid, with critics claiming it gives him an “intriguing” or “sleepy and contemplative look”.

This Netflix comedy series was co-created by Parks and Recreation veterans Aziz Ansari and Alan Yang and centers on an actor’s journey through career, family, love, friendship, and the finest tacos.

More Black female celebs are taking the reigns and being a part of major production deals to give us diverse projects. Check out the list below for five Black women who have secured big production full-figured multi-million dollar deals.

‘I May Destroy You’ is an open and honest examination of sexual abuse. While rape moves the plot, the overall show is elevated by foreground elements of friendship, dating, and London’s creative industry.

Though anime is primarily made in Japan, it’s something that is celebrated worldwide with growing audiences. In recent years, these anime are doing a fantastic job of representing the Black community. Read more about anime series with Black characters worth watching.

RuPaul’s Drag Race has brought the exciting world of drag to the world and we have seen some amazing Black drag queens work the runaway. Read more here about 7 fierce Black drag queens we can’t get enough of and can’t wait to see what else they’ll do.

Muhammad Bilal always wanted to be a filmmaker, and in his most recent film, The Blue Cave, Ali, a Black teenager from the southside of Chicago, is driven by that same fuel. Dreams are worth fighting for, and for Ali, a character based on Muhammad’s own story, that fight consists of challenge after challenge, met with gritty determination.

Cosplay has been a trendy part of pop culture since the 1990s and now more Black cosplayers are showing off their amazing skills on social media. Take a look at these 5 amazing Black female cosplayers.