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Peacock Orders Two Seasons of Drama Series “Bel-Air” From Viral Film Director Morgan Cooper

In March 2019, the four-minute trailer that Morgan Cooper wrote and directed debuted on social media. The trailer went viral, receiving over six million views on YouTube and catching Will Smith's attention.On September 8th, 2020, Smith announced via social media

The World’s Largest Podcast Publisher For Black Listeners Will Be Curated By Charlamagne Tha God

Popular radio personality Charlamagne Tha God recently announced that he has teamed up with iHeartMedia in a joint venture partnership to launch The Black Effect Podcast Network, which is intended to become the world’s largest podcast publisher dedicated to Black

Ways for Men to Stay on Top of Their Game

Being a gentleman might seem like the easiest thing in the world, but it’s not. It takes a lot of time, energy, sacrifice, and, above all, courage. We’re living in a strange world and acting like you don’t care about

Events

New York Latino Film Festival Founder Talks This Year’s Line Up and Premiering “Charm City Kings”

From September 14th-20th, The New York Latino Film Festival (NYLFF) returns with entertaining offerings in the forms of drive-in/in-person experiences and virtual programming. The Festival kicks off with Habla Now, which is the fifteenth segment of HBO Latino's award-winning Habla

STYLE

Venny Etienne Talks Career, Diversity in Fashion and Working With Beyonce for “Black is King”

Black is King, the highly-celebrated visual album by Beyonce, was praised not only for its musical performances but also for its striking costumes. One of the designers that contributed to Beyonce's amazing wardrobe was New York-born, Texas-based designer Venny Etienne.

STYLE

Fashionable Accessories That Offer Function Too

It’s always great to feel as though you’re looking good, but sometimes practicality has to come before fashion. For those who are keen on staying stylish all the time, this can be difficult to manage, but there are plenty of

September 9, 2020

Aaron Henderson Releases “Fight On”, A Visual Interpretation of African American Spiritual

As our cultural value continues to increase, so does the need for more art that reflects our history and our future. Aaron Henderson, artist and father of Omarii and Onaje Henderson, owners of Atlanta's Zucot Gallery is releasing his new

September 9, 2020

Are We Loud Enough About Sexual Abuse Against Young Black Boys?

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day and many things lead to someone taking their lives. Suicide rates for U.S. teens and young adults are the highest on record. One issue in our community that is not talked enough about is

September 9, 2020

International Literacy Day: Teachers Inspire a Love For Learning

In 1966, the UNESCO declared September 8th International Literacy Day. The global effort supports the power of education, and the enrichment literacy provides in people's lives. It's a life long gift that all deserve.“Our world is rich and diverse with

September 8, 2020

Lifestyle

4 Black-Owned Beer Brands For You to Know

Yesterday was National Beer Lovers Day. Beer is one of the oldest known and most enjoyed alcoholic beverages. Coming in closely behind water and tea, beer continues to dominate the adult beverage industry throughout the world. While most people have

September 8, 2020

The Best Public Sector Jobs and How to Get Them

Working in the public sector means you are paid by the state and not by a private company. These jobs are myriad, and there are millions of them across the US, including in our schools, hospitals, and police academies. There’s

September 8, 2020

A Moment in History: The Black Men Who Sacrificed For Us to Enjoy Labor Day

VWhen most of us think of the Labor Day holiday, we think of it as the weekend that signifies an end to all of the exciting summer gatherings and the end of wearing white clothes until the next season.The day

September 7, 2020

International Charity Day: #ChefsForAmerica Provides Meals and Hope During COVID-19

What was initially created as a means to honor Mother Teresa became an international holiday in 2012 by the declaration of the United Nations. Aside from paying homage to her efforts to help those in need, International Charity Day offers

September 5, 2020

Larenz Tate Talks Raising Black Sons and “Love Jones” on The Season 3 Premiere OF “UNCENSORED”

One of the most autobiographical shows to hit television in a few years is back with an all-new, all-star season.Actor Larenz Tate kicks off TV One's autobiographical series UNCENSORED's third season this Sunday, September 5th at 10 P.M. ET. Larenz

Lifestyle

Belvedere Vodka Celebrates Labor Day with Uniquely Refreshing Health Conscious Cocktails

It's hard to believe that after the year we all had, we are entering the final stretch. We are coming up on the Labor Day holiday and before you know it, the new year will be here so let's celebrate.

[Giveaway] Keep Your Skin Looking great with Caldera + Lab’s ‘The Good’

We have recently partnered up with Caldera + Lab ’ to bring you a product that was carefully crafted to provide your face the best feeling possible. Caldera + Lab's, The Good is a clinically-proven multi-functional luxurious face serum and

Men Get Raw About the Entertainment Industry and More at MPA’s “Unfiltered: Black Men in Hollywood”

As our nation reckons with racial injustices, and our citizens raise their voices from coast to coast, we hope you will join us for this open conversation on diversity, inclusivity, and access in the film and television industry in the

Black is Beautiful. Black is Resilient. Black is King: Beyonce Paints a Powerful Image of Black Men

“Long live the king, you a king you know it. King already my baby you know it. Top everything, everything you know it. Mind, body, soul, got a king body”. Beyoncé sang these lyrics so beautifully and made this song