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HULU Celebrates Coretta Scott King’s Legacy With New Monument In Atlanta
A few years ago, after learning that less than 8% of all public statues in the US are of women, Hulu commissioned artist Saya Woolfalk...
Pharrell’s Something In The Water Festival Returns To VA Beach: “It Was An Honor To Bring It Back.”
Pharrell Williams’ annual Something In The Water Festival returned to Virginia Beach this year, and continued in its mission to unite the community and celebrate...
Audra McDonald, Yahya Abdul Mateen II And Wendell Pierce Among List Of Nominees For 2023 Tony Awards
Today, the nominations for the 2023 Tony Awards were announced, with stage plays such as Ain’t No Mo, Fat Ham, Some Like It Hot, and...
Artist Sadie Barnette Honors Her Father’s Legacy With ‘The New Eagle Creek Saloon’
Oakland-based artist Sadie Barnette’s current installation at SFMOMA is symbolic of how important it is to carry on the legacy of others. Titled The New...
First Listen: Hear Halle Bailey Sing “Part of Your World” From ‘The Little Mermaid’
Today, singer and actress Halle Bailey shared a new version of The Little Mermaid classic, “Part of Your World.” One month prior to the live-action...
The 2023 Black Effect Podcast Festival: Bringing Together Creatives In The Media Space
When the craft of podcasting was created in 2000, it was simply a concept that allowed users to download news stories for listening on a...
Rihanna, Serena Williams And Lizzo Among Winners At 27th Annual Webby Awards
Today, the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences announced the winners for the 27th Annual Webby Awards. Several of this year’s winners were creatives...
First Look: BET+ Sets Premiere Date For ‘AVERAGE JOE,’ Starring Comedian Deon Cole
BET+ announced today that a premiere date for the highly-anticipated, dark comedy series AVERAGE JOE starring comedian and NAACP award-winning actor Deon Cole, has been...
“Love Me As I Am”: Keke Palmer Opens Up About Sexuality And Identity At LGBT Center Gala
Acclaimed actress and entertainer Keke Palmer spoke about her sexuality and gender identity while being honored at the Los Angeles LGBT Center Gala on Saturday....
Sam Jay Speaks To Her Career As A Creative: “When You’re Writing For The People, You’re Considering Things Outside Of Yourself.”
Sam Jay has a brilliant mind, and has created a unique lane for herself in the entertainment industry. After being introduced to comedy at an...