By Christen Hill Howard University students took center stage at the National Gallery of Art in March, serving as tour guides for the Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist exhibition. As they led art enthusiasts through the gallery, the students passionately shared their
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.
By Claretta Bellamy Civil rights icon Ruby Bridges made history as the first Black student to attend an all-white school in 1960, and now sheâs sharing her inspirational story through a new childrenâs book. âI Am Ruby Bridgesâ tells the activistâs story
By Raya Rajamani Hip-hop icons including Russell Simmons, Eric B and Grand Wizzard Theodore joined Mayor Eric Adams in the Bronx on Wednesday to celebrate $5.5 million in funding for the future Universal Hip Hop Museum. The museum, which is under construction at the
By Tat Bellamy-Walker The joys and challenges of being a Black transgender man during the 1940s are on full display in the hit queer remake of âA League of Their Own,â which debuted on Amazon this month. Lea Robinson (pronounced Lee), a Black
