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
Review by Brian Lowry A pair of documentaries showcase strong directing debuts by Black filmmakers for the Fourth of July weekend: “Summer of Soul” transforms long-lost video into an intoxicating and layered look back at the Harlem Cultural Festival of 1969; and
by Amir Vera Maggie Montoya used to love Independence Day fireworks. Now, the loud explosions and bangs that come with the American ritual agonize her. The 26-year-old’s views on fireworks changed after she had to hide under a desk while a gunman fired
By Keely Aouga and Laura Ly Actress Phylicia Rashad sent a letter to Howard University students and parents on Friday, offering “[her] most sincere apology” for tweeting in celebration of Bill Cosby’s sexual assault conviction being overturned. “My remarks were in no way
Analysis by Lisa Respers France Depending on you and your life experiences, Bill Cosby is either an abuser or the latest Black man to fall prey to being unjustly accused. In the case of the 83-year-old actor, it is actually dozens of
By John Blake One evening, Robin DiAngelo became a nice racist. DiAngelo, author of “White Fragility,” remembers the precise moment it happened. A friend invited her to join a few friends of hers for dinner. When DiAngelo arrived at the restaurant, she was excited
by Jacqui Palumbo Three years after Barack and Michelle Obama’s official portraits were unveiled at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery, the paintings have arrived at the Art Institute of Chicago, where the former President and First Lady had their very first date. On
By Lisa Respers France Michael B. Jordan has issued an apology regarding his new liquor brand following some high-profile complaints. The “Creed” actor recently launched a line of rum called called J’Ouvert, joining the many celebs who have gotten into the spirits industry.
By Marianne Garvey and Stella Chan George Clooney, Kerry Washington, Don Cheadle and more stars hope to make Hollywood more inclusive by exposing students to entertainment industry jobs during high school. The industry veterans are backing a magnet program in partnership with the Los Angeles
By Lisa Respers France Will Smith is excited for you to read his memoir. The superstar put up a few posts over the weekend on his verified Instagram account regarding his forthcoming autobiography, titled “Will.” In one, Smith used a filter to give
By Rachel Trent On the first Father’s Day since DMX died after a heart attack, his fiancée posted a heartwarming video of the late rapper and their son singing together. “SCREAMING HAPPY FATHERS DAY ALL THE WAY TO THE HEAVENS ABOVE,” Desiree Lindstrom wrote
