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Dec 18

And The Winners Of Last Night’s Golden Globe Awards Are…

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Viva Viola! By Erickka Sy Savané In case you missed last night's Golden Globes it was perhaps the most refreshing award shows in recent history because the focus wasn't on who wore this and that or what underrated show or movie beat out someone more deserving. This time, stars wore black in solidarity with the #metoo movement and now the…

Dec 18

Issa Rae’s ‘Butter + Brown’ Web Series Finds Home On Magic Johnson’s Aspire TV

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Looks like Issa Rae is winning again! The actress, creator of Insecure is seeing more life from one of her popular web series Butter + Brown. Yesterday, Aspire TV announced that it would air Issa Rae's culinary web series on the network at the beginning of October. Continue Reading Executive produced by Chef G. Garvin (Turn Up the Heat, Road…

Dec 18

Chloe x Halle Join The Cast of ‘Black-ish’ Spinoff ‘Grown-ish’

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If you haven’t heard the names “Chloe x Halle,” then allow me to introduce you! Those familiar with the young and talented duo may have seen them performing acoustic/a cappella versions of hits on social media. One super important person saw them, though: Beyoncé, herself! Continue Reading The sister pair are now signed to Bey’s management company, Parkwood Entertainment and…

Dec 18

Watch Issa Rae Pitch Her Concept for A Black Version of ‘90210’

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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…. well.. don’t notice something? Continue…

Dec 18

Independent Film ‘Across the Tracks’ Tackles Two Sisters’ Challenges with Colorism in the 1960’s Deep South

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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 skin tone is visibly a…