By Donna M. Owens  In the nationâs capital, where a plethora of cultural institutions dot the landscape, a new arrival pulses with a go-go beat. The Go-Go Museum & CafĂ©, the worldâs only collection dedicated to the celebration, study and preservation of all things
By Claretta Bellamy The Biden administrationâs initiative to spur prevention and treatment of cancer got a dose of celebrity support earlier this week, when singer Mary J. Blige joined Jill Biden and the American Cancer Society to announce national meetings on breast and cervical cancer. The
By Variety Disney and Marvel Studios finally unveiled Ryan Cooglerâs âBlack Panther: Wakanda Foreverâ at the filmâs world premiere in Hollywood on Wednesday evening. First reactions are emerging online now and they are overwhelmingly positive. It appears there wasnât a dry eye in the
By Marlene Lenthang Adidas has cut ties with Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, after facing pressure to end its partnership with the rapper in the wake of his antisemitic comments with backlash mounting against the entertainer and leading to him losing additional business deals. âAdidas
âDeath of a Salesmanâ actor Wendell Pierce, âThe Piano Lessonâ director LaTanya Richardson Jackson and âTillâ star John Douglas Thompson are among the honorees set for the inaugural Salute to Broadway presented by the African American Film Critics Association. The event is set for Oct. 17
By Diana Dasrath and Phil Helsel Rapper Coolio, known for hits including “Fantastic Voyage” and “Gangstaâs Paradise,” has died at age 59, his manager confirmed Wednesday evening. The news was first reported by TMZ. Coolio, whose real name was Artis Leon Ivey Jr.,
By Tom Williams Michelle Obama plans a six-city tour this fall in support of her new book, âThe Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times,â beginning mid-November in Washington. D.C. and ending a month later in Los Angeles. âIâm looking forward to making some
By Claretta Bellamy The legendary actress Cicely Tyson was known for her style, grace and compelling presence both on stage and in film. Now, the multi-hyphenate star posthumously has a street renamed after her in the neighborhood she grew up in. On Saturday, the
By Wilson Morales Set in the 19th century and inspired by true events, the newly released feature film âThe Woman Kingâ tells the story of the West African kingdom of Dahomey, the horrific effects of the transatlantic slave trade and the Agojie, the
By Claretta Bellamy The theater where James Earl Jones made his Broadway debut in 1958 is now named in his honor. In a dedication ceremony Monday, the Cort Theatre on West 48th Street in Manhattanâs Theater District was officially renamed the James
By Char Adams Sheryl Lee Ralph, Quinta Brunson, Lizzo and Zendaya dominated the 2022 Emmys, making the biggest night in television a historic moment for Black women in TV. Ralph, a Hollywood legend with a career spanning more than 40 years, took home her first Emmy on Monday.
