Award-Winning Actress Angela Bassett Turns 63
For her role as Rosa Parks in 1992, Angela Bassett was nominated for her first Emmy, and for her role as Tina Turner in 1993, she received a Best Actress nomination at the Academy Awards.
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Actress and Producer Viola Davis Celebrates Her 56th Birthday
One of her most notable works came in the form of a domestic worker, similar to the ones her mother worked, in ‘The Help’.
5 Black TV Shows People Should Be Watching Right Now
In this article, we will look at 5 Black TV programs that range from surrealistic to realistic portrayals of Black lives and culture.
‘New Jack City’ Actor, Wesley Snipes, Turns 59
Snipes had a massively successful career in the 90s, appearing in a number of movies including ‘White Men Can’t Jump’, ‘Passenger 57’, ‘Waiting To Exhale’, and ‘Blade’. A significant amount of the movies that he has acted in have utilized his martial arts skills.
Chess and Its Cinematic Influence: “Fresh” and “Queen of Katwe” Movies Reviews
While we celebrate World Chess Day by making the proper moves on the board, we will discuss two visually compelling films – Queen of Katwe and Fresh – both of which construct an inspiring experience around the game of Chess.
5 Black Directors Who Changed the Course of Moviemaking
Despite financial and systemic obstacles, Black filmmakers have created tales that are bold, creative, impactful, and necessary for our quickly changing culture.
Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renowned Stage and Film Actor, Turns 44
Since 1997, Ejiofor has graced the stage, TV screen, and big screen in a number of roles. From voice roles, Shakespearean plays, and superhero movies, Chiwetel Ejiofor has had a long and successful career as an actor.
5 Black Women Who’ve Secured Major Production Deals
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.
Anime Series With Black Characters That You Need to Watch, Now
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.
‘If Beale Street Could Talk’: A Perfect Dose of Warmth & Reality – Movie Review
If Beale Street Could Talk, directed by Barry Jenkins, is an excellent adaptation of James Baldwin’s 1974 novel of the same name, which depicted Black intimacy in the age of uprising racism.