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May 04

Octavia Spencer and Kasi Lemmons Working on Madam C.J. Walker Series With LeBron James

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By Sharee Silerio Many of us have heard of Madam C.J. Walker, the first self-made African-American female millionaire. But how much do we really know about Ms. Walker? Continue Reading Thankfully, an NBA player, NAACP Image award-winning director and talented actress are working together to make sure we know more about the legendary woman behind the first black hair care…

Jul 25

A Petition Calls for Missy Elliott Statue to Replace A Confederate Monument in Her Hometown

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Photo Source: Elle By Sharee Silerio A Change.org petition started by Nathan Coflin wants to replace Portsmouth, Virginia’s Confederate monument with a statue of one of its most successful natives – producer, dancer and rapper Missy Elliott. Continue Reading As citizens around the nation protest, topple and destroy Confederate statues, symbols and history, it makes sense to think of what…

Dec 18

Season 7 Finale of ‘Suits’ to Introduce New Spinoff Series Starring Gina Torres

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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 in 2011. The character, Jessica…

May 04

New Web Series ‘The North Pole’ Tackles Gentrification in Oakland

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What do evil-looking polar bears and the North Pole have to do with Oakland, California? Continue Reading Well, “The North Pole”, a new comedic web series, can explain. Focused on three best friends born and raised in North Oakland, CA, the show is about their struggles to stay rooted as their neighborhood turns into a place where people of color…

May 04

Sanaa Lathan Stars in New Netflix Film ‘Nappily Ever After’

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By Sharee Silerio “Love & Basketball” and “Shots Fired” star Sanaa Lathan will play the main character in a Netflix original film based on the book “Nappily Ever After” by Trisha R. Thomas. Continue Reading Deadline reports that Tina Chism (“ATL”, “Drumline”) drafted the script with rewrites from Lisa Loomer (“Girl, Interrupted”), Adam Brooks (“Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason”)…