5 Things We Learned From ‘PodCon’ About Starting Your Podcast With Little to No Resources
There were so many gems dropped! This weekend, we had the pleasure of attending The PodCon, a first-of-its-kind event focused on educating attendees about launching and monetizing podcasts. The brainchild of influencer and “Million Dollaz Worth of Game” host Wallo 267, the event focused on the future of media platforms, tips and tools for creating […]
Watch This Houston 4th Grader Win the 28th Annual Mlk Jr. Oratory Competition
Dr. King would be proud! Montoia Murray is a fourth grader at Houston Independent School District’s (ISD) Blackshear Elementary, the Houston Chronicle reports. While many in her city celebrated MLK day as just another holiday, 9-year-old Montoia prepared for weeks to honor the late civil rights icon. Working with her school librarian, Montoia prepared a […]
Malia Obama Makes Sundance Debut With Short Film ‘The Heart’
She’s carving her own lane! According to The Hollywood Reporter, Malia Obama, daughter of forever President and First Lady Barack and Michelle Obama, is making her Sundance debut. Obama’s short film, The Heart, is being screened at Sundance under the U.S. short fiction films category. Credited as Malia Ann, the burgeoning filmmaker wrote and directed […]
6 Moments of Immense Black Joy During the 75th Emmy Awards
It was an amazing show! Every year, the Primetime Emmy Awards bring about some very memorable moments, but this year, Black joy was on full display. From the cast of “Martin” presenting an award to Anthony Anderson carrying the show as a host, it was a special moment in time. As we celebrate all of […]
Harry Dunn, Former Officer Who Defended U.S. Capitol, Announces Bid for Congress
He’s got our vote! Harry Dunn has been serving as a Capitol police officer for the last 15 years, The Grio reports. Three years ago, Dunn was on the frontlines as insurrectionists stormed the U.S. Capitol and attempted to disrupt the certification of the 2020 presidential election. Fueled by conspiracies and support for former President […]
Prince’s Purple Rain Is Coming to Broadway 40 Years After Original Release
Just in time for the 40th year anniversary! Prince’s 1984 hit film Purple Rain is being adapted into a Broadway musical, People reports. The motion picture was the late icon’s debut, earning $100 million worldwide and being added to the Library of Congress’ National Film Registry in 2019 for being “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.” […]
Tyler Perry Vows to Gift New Home to Family After Passing of 94-Year-Old Josephine Wright
Mrs. Josephine Wright can now rest in peace! 94-year-old Josephine Wright was thrust into the spotlight after her family made public the fight for her house. Thirty years ago, Wright and her late husband settled in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. The 1.8-acre property had been in her husband’s family since the Civil War, and […]
Keke Palmer Makes History as First Black Woman to Win an Emmy for Best Game Show Host
She’s carving her own lane! This weekend, Keke Palmer made history at the Primetime Emmys, taking home the Emmy for Outstanding Host for a Game Show for NBC’s Password, Deadline reports. Palmer became the first Black woman to be nominated or win in the category, and the first woman to win the award since 2009 […]
Quinta Brunson Joins the Cast of Sesame Street for a Special Episode
It’s the collab we didn’t know we needed! Comedian and Abbott Elementary creator Quinta Brunson linked up with the cast of Sesame Street, and we want more! Brunson joined Elmo, Cookie Monster, and Abby Cadabby for a special lesson on kindness. The cast even adopted Abbott’s specific mockumentary style for the episode, and Brunson appeared […]
10 Groundbreaking Black Comedians Who Paved the Way
So many stand on their shoulders! Comedy has long served as a powerful vehicle for uniting people of all backgrounds. Through laughter, it serves as a medium for social commentary, challenging stereotypes, and addressing isms that would otherwise be taboo or shied away from in public discourse. Black comedians, in particular, have played a crucial […]