Written and directed by Academy Award nominee Ava DuVernay, ORIGIN chronicles the tragedy and triumph of Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Isabel Wilkerson as she investigates a global phenomenon of epic proportions. Portrayed by Academy Award nominee Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor (“King Richard”), Isabel experiences unfathomable personal loss and love as she crosses continents and cultures to craft […]
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The Color Purple Starring Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson and Danielle Brooks
A decades-spanning tale of love and resilience and of one woman’s journey to independence. Celie faces many hardships in her life, but ultimately finds extraordinary strength and hope in the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood.4444
Yusef Salaam, of the Exonerated 5, Wins New York City Council Race
Dr. Yusef Salaam, a member of the Exonerated 5 who were cleared of attacking a jogger in Central Park, won the election to become a member of the New York City Council. In the video above Dr. Salaam speaks with activist rapper, Jasiri X on 1Hood Media before the election. ABOUT DR. SALAAM (https://www.yusefspeaks.com): In […]
Black Youth are Eager to Vote in the 2024 Election
Grassroots organizers used creative ideas to get a record number of youth to vote in the last few elections. But recently, an NBC news poll warned that only thirty-eight percent of young voters are excited about the 2024 election. Some young people believe celebrities and influencers will get youth excited about the 2024 election.
Green Team of English Avenue Helps to Revitalize Struggling Neighborhood
English avenue and vine city were once known as the most affluent black neighborhoods in America with the largest concentration of historically black colleges and universities. Major development displaced families and increased flooding, sewage backups, and lead contamination. Annie Moore, founder and director of operations at Green Team of English Avenue Inc, says residents sounded […]
Wide Open: The Andre Rison Story Film Release October 27 on AppleTV, Amazon Prime and Tubi
ATLANTA — NFL great Andre Rison’s biopic film Wide Open: The Andre Rison Story is being released on streaming networks AppleTV, Amazon Prime, and Tubi Friday, December 27, 2023. The film is directed by Jerry D. May, written and executive produced by best-selling author Derrick Handspike and Andre Rison. Wide Open is the story behind […]
Pan African Dance Ambassador Makeda Kumasi Celebrates National Dance Day as California Arts Council Grant Recipient
San Bernardino, CA – Makeda Kumasi, founder of WE 3 PRODUCTIONS, has been gracing stages professionally across California for over two decades as a phenomenal force with her dancing, teaching, directing, and performances. As a global beacon for the Pan-African arts, she has inspired adults and children alike as a respected resource, particularly throughout Los […]
Be Like Fani Willis
The Gantt Report, By Lucius Gantt – I don’t know Fulton County DA Fani Willis, but I love her. She is the standard of excellence for Black elected officials. I opine about politicians. I write about them in The Gantt Report more times than my readers want me to. However, Fani Willis is not your […]
Babyface Pays Tribute to Whitney Houston During his NPR Tiny Desk Concert Performance
During his NPR Tiny Desk Concert performance Babyface talks about Whitney Houston and performs “Exhale” from the movie “Waiting to Exhale,” with Chanté Moore, Tank, and Avery Wilson.