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As theater audiences settle into their seats each night to drift into a musical dreamland, Broadway performers are doing the opposite of escaping. They have stepped into roles that demand vulnerability, stamina and, at times, the weight of history itself. For Nichelle Lewis, Layton Williams and Christiani Pitts, that responsibility comes in different forms: revisiting […]
Ciara Miller’s world keeps getting bigger. The Summer House star has officially entered her cowgirl era with the release of Shaboozey’s new video for “Cowgirl,” and she’s swapping Hamptons drama for a dusty stretch of the Wild West. In the cinematic visual, Miller plays a grieving gunslinger looking for justice five days after the death […]
Hegseth Blocks Navy Admiral Promotions As Trump Administration Intensifies Anti-DEI Push Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has blocked the promotions of several Black and woman Navy officers selected to become one-star admirals, an unusual intervention in the military promotion process that has drawn scrutiny from defense officials and lawmakers. Sources say that the officers had already […]
For generations, Black-owned media have documented our stories when few others would. But as layoffs sweep through newsrooms, advertising dollars shrink, and anti-DEI sentiment reshapes corporate priorities, many of those institutions are fighting for survival. Brands are having to significantly decrease their workforce. Journalists are being laid off in droves and increasingly pushed toward becoming […]
Dads come in all shapes, sizes and vibes. But this Father’s Day, we’re talking about a very specific kind of father. You know the one. He’s the dad who somehow knows everyone at the neighborhood block party. The one posted next to the grill with a signature fragrance on, designer shades shielding his eyes from […]
In 2016, Barry Jenkins’ Moonlight, based on Tarell Alvin McCraney’s stage play, examined how “in the moonlight, black boys look blue.” Showcasing the story of a Black gay man at three pivotal points of his life as he comes to terms with his identity and orientation, the story resonated with many seeking understanding and connection to their […]
The family that makes movies together stays together. For nearly four decades, the Wayans have made Hollywood the family business. It started when Keenen Ivory Wayans brought siblings Damon and Kim into Hollywood Shuffle, then grew into a comedy empire that gave us I’m Gonna Git You Sucka, In Living Color, The Wayans Bros., White […]
Summer is almost here, and this year we’re approaching dating differently, starting with bringing back “yearning,” the act of longing and desire. Dating in 2026 looks very different. With constant access through dating apps and social media, nobody really has to yearn. In our ever-progressing digital age, you can text your crush anytime or check their social media accounts, prompting you […]
When Kered Clement, a producer and first-generation British-Grenadian, met Don Phillip, a network engineer who grew up in Grenada’s capital city of St. George’s, it was during the island’s Spicemas Carnival. Their eyes first locked on the cobbled slope just off Lucas Street at a mutual friend’s house. “We were both secretly crushing on each […]
For decades, Black queer stories have fought for space on Broadway. This season, they’ve taken center stage. Cats: The Jellicle Ball, a ballroom-inspired reimagining of a classic musical, and Liberation, an exploration of power, identity, and self-determination, are just two productions celebrating Black queer joy, shaped by dedicated creatives. No one embodies that more than […]