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Sep 21

Are We Here for the 90’s Sitcom Resurgence?

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By Mwabi Kaira Despite having so many choices of shows with people of color to watch on TV or streaming services these days, the internet exploded last week when there were hints about a Martin reboot coming back. It started with Martin’s fiance, Roberta Moradfar posting, “Got word from my fiancé that my favorite show may be coming back..." Martin…

Jul 25

Actress Tiffany Haddish Gets Emo Visiting Eritrean Relatives For The First Time

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Friends Dionne & Precious with Tiffany Haddish in Eritrea via eastAFRO.com By Mwabi Kaira I laughed along with millions watching last summer’s blockbuster Girls Trip and discovered breakout star Tiffany Haddish. I didn’t remember seeing her in anything else before this and saw her everywhere after. Her Breakfast Club interview stood out the most to me; she had quite a…

Sep 21

Netflix’s ‘Step Sisters’ is a Lesson in What’s Off Limits

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Megalyn Echikunwoke & Naturi Naughton By Mwabi Kaira I didn’t see the trailer for Step Sisters, a Netflix original film starring Megalyn Echikunwoke and Naturi Naughton when it hit the internet weeks ago but I heard the uproar. Black folks said no, nope, nah son, not today, and stop the madness to the storyline of a Black sorority president teaching…

Sep 21

Lupita Nyong’o Celebrates Her Skin With Children’s Book ‘Sulwe’

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Photo via filmsor.net By Mwabi Kaira In the ongoing conversation about skin hues and how uncomfortable the world seems to be with dark skin, Academy award winner Lupita Nyong’o has fared well and seems to have come through pretty unscathed since emerging in the public eye back in 2013. Other than former NBA player Gilbert Arenas dumb remarks about Lupita…

Sep 21

Must See TV: ‘Black Lightning’ and ‘9-1-1’

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Nafessa Williams, Cress Williams, China Anne McClain By Mwabi Kaira It's been a long time since black audiences have had an actual variety of shows led by an entirely black cast or lead black actors to choose from. It feels like a 90’s resurgence right now and boy, does it feel great! These two shows are off to a great…