In the early 80’s through the early 2000’s, black representation was rampant across numerous entertainment broadcasting networks. Raw and organic black living was portrayed to millions of …
Representation Matters: How Black Women in Sitcoms Shaped the Industry
Friendships between Black women are an important aspect of the Black community. From healthy to toxic friendships, Black female friendships showcase our complexity. Friends fight but at the end of the…
How Well Do You Know Your Best Gal?
It’s nothing like having your gal, your best friend. We all love our best friend(s) and would do anything for them but, do you know everything about your best friend? You’ve probably…
Amara La Negra’s Shares First Single, “Insecure” From Debut Album
“You say I’m loca, crazy. Said I’ve been trippin lately. I wanna know baby, Does that make me insecure mi amor,mi amor?” Us throwing our wigs to Amara 0:24 seconds into the song: Rising Af…
2017 was the Year for African-American TV Shows Reemerge Into Society
African-American TV shows have come to the forefront again with programs such as “Insecure” and “Black-ish.” Both shows highlight issues within the African-American society and…
Melina Matsoukas, Director of Insecure, will Direct “A Brief History of Seven Killings” for Amazon
Melina Matsoukas, best known as the go-to director for Beyoncé, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, and Issa Rae’s Insecure, will helm Amazon Studios’ ‘A Brief History of Seven Killings’, based on the Mar…
Issa Rae Will Make Her Film Debut in ‘The Hate U Give’
She first conquered the small screen with her hit HBO series Insecure. Now, Issa Rae is getting ready to bless the big screen. The actress and writer will star in The Hate U Give, opposite Amandla Ste…
Yara Shahidi, Issa Rae Among Honorees at BET’s Black Girls Rock
Taraji P. Henson has been tapped to host BET’s 2017 Black Girls Rock Awards honoring “Insecure” creator, writer and star Issa Rae, “Black-ish” star Yara Shahidi and others. Rae is set to receive the S…
Insecure Season 2’s Official Trailer is Finally Here!
Will Lawrence forgive Issa?? Or are they done for good? Those are the questions on everyone’s minds after the end of HBO’s Insecure, season 1. It looks like we won’t have to wait much longer for…
Issa Rae Lands Her First Movie Role in ‘Empress of Serenity’?
“Insecure” co-creator and star Issa Rae has landed her first big movie gig. It is reported that Rae will star opposite former Saturday Night Live, Bill Hadar in Jesse Andrews’ directorial début “Empre…
The 2017 NAACP Image Awards Nominees Are In !
The nominees for the 48th annual NAACP Image Awards were announced on December 12th 2017, with Beyoncé leading the pack as expected. If you haven’t heard already, the award show recognizes the b…