by Alma Hill What was the last teenage melodrama you watched on TV? Was it this last, very disappointing season of Pretty Little Liars? Are you a Riverdale fan? Or maybe you relive your younger years with the socialites of the Gossip Girl world. Ever notice anything? Or rather, do you ever notice that you…. …
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Independent Film ‘Across the Tracks’ Tackles Two Sisters’ Challenges with Colorism in the 1960’s Deep South
By Alma Hill “Passing” is a controversial concept in Black American Culture. We all know someone who is light enough, or has fair enough features to “pass” as white. Often times, these fair skinned family members are complete anomalies in their families. Take Quincy Jones’ daughters for example. Kidada Jones, while she is lighter in …
Buzzfeed Actress Quinta Brunson Signs With ICM Partners
Photo: Quinta Brunson’s Facebook by Alma Hill Meme queen Quinta Brunson (aka Quinta B) has been making moves for years as a social media influencer. Her viral videos quickly catapulted her career as a black female comedian, which was a rare occurrence at the time. Now, she’s one of the most recognizable faces on the …
Mike Jones Makes the Leap from Rapper to Real Estate Mogul
Mike Jones pictured with new business partner. “Me & Building Buddies / Next Project : Jones Carrington Estates … 50 homes on 23 acres.” It’s no secret that the best way to make money as a musician is to do something other than music. The richest moguls in hip-hop all made their money elsewhere. Jay-Z …
Season 7 Finale of ‘Suits’ to Introduce New Spinoff Series Starring Gina Torres
Photo courtesy of USA Several blogs have been whispering about the possibility of Gina Torres reviving her character Jessica Pearson from the long running USA drama Suits in her own independent spinoff. As of August 16th, it’s official! Continue Reading Torres’ character was an original cast member when the legal drama debuted on USA Network …
Former Alvin Ailey Dancer Builds a 20,000 Sq Ft Mansion For Entire Family, Friends
Photo Credit: Fox 26 (Screenshot) Imagine that for Thanksgiving dinner you didn’t have to take off work. That there were no flights, no booking, no frigid Megabus rides down the coast. What if for Thanksgiving you could simply leave your apartment, in your 20,000 sq ft mansion, and walk down the hall, to join the …
5 Podcasts Hosted by Black Women You Should Start Listening To ASAP
Pictured: Tracy Clayton and Heben Nigatu of Another Round Podcast.Photo: Jon Premosch/Buzzfeed I have a confession to make: I’m obsessed with podcasts. It all started when I realized the tea of the Breakfast Club daily was starting to get a little stale, and I found myself wanting more. That coupled with the fact that I …
Esperanza Spalding Becomes A Harvard Professor
DUSAN RELJIN Esperanza Spalding can officially add Harvard Professor to her long list of accolades. Continue Reading Her appointment as a Professor of Practice at Harvard officially starts this month, but The Harvard Gazette is reporting she won’t officially be in front of students until Spring 2018. The talented Afro-Latina songstress is best known for …
This Powerful Ad Shows How Black Parents Talk About Racial Bias With Their Kids
My Black is Beautiful, a Proctor & Gamble owned brand has released an incredible ad touching on that most sensitive of topics. It highlights the first time Black children have to contend with their skin color being seen as problematic. Continue Reading A young girl opens the ad, clutching a blond doll while her mother …
Here’s What We Loved About Insecure Season 2, Episode 1
Photo courtesy of HBO Okay y’all Season 2 Episode 1 happened hella fast, and gave us a lot of information a little at a time, so it’s time to recap! Continue Reading Season 2 picks up a few months after the Season 1 finale with the break-up and the hearty resigned cry on the bouch. …