Meet Blair Caldwell, The Texas Photographer Behind Beyonce’s New ‘Cowboy Carter’ Album Cover
“Never stop dreaming no matter how long it takes or what you face in life.” – Blair Caldwell The highly anticipated album from Beyoncé, “Cowboy Carter,” boasts a captivating cover photographed by Blair Caldwell, a talented photographer and creative hailing from Tyler, Texas. Caldwell’s journey from a small Texas town to the forefront of the […]
Producer 9th Wonder to Oversee Music for New Animated ‘Good Times’ Series
“Ain’t we lucky we got him” on the series’ music? Grammy Award-winning producer and social activist 9th Wonder is set to produce the music for the upcoming animated series Good Times, based on the beloved classic sitcom. The news, shared in his recent Instagram post, comes as Netflix ramps up production for the adult-leaning adaptation, […]
‘Abbott Elementary’s’ Quinta Brunson Plans for New Coming-of-Age Teen Comedy Series
Abbott Elementary accolades are just the beginning for Quinta! Quinta Brunson, the visionary behind the breakout sitcom Abbott Elementary, is gearing up for her next big project. Fresh off her Emmy win for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, Brunson is setting her sights on a new venture: a teen comedy series that promises […]
Lisa Leslie Teams Up with Metaverse Platform to Revolutionize Sports Gaming
Lisa Leslie, the iconic Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) legend, has joined forces with LootMogul, a cutting-edge sports metaverse gaming platform. In a recent press release, LootMogul shared that Leslie, famous for being the first player to dunk in a WNBA game, a three-time WNBA MVP, and a four-time Olympic gold medalist, will bring her […]
Divine Journeys: Photographer James Anthony & Alpha Phi Alpha are Driving the Legacy of Black Excellence Forward
On December 4, 1906, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. was founded at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. The first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity established for African American men, the seven founding fathers, known as the “Jewels” of the fraternity, saw a need for strong brotherhood among African descendants in America. From that first brotherhood has […]
Alicia Keys & Roc Nation Donate $60K to Performing Arts School
She’s giving back to the school that laid a foundation for her! In the heart of Hell’s Kitchen, the Professional Performing Arts School (PPAS) stands as a place of creativity and talent, nurturing stars like Alicia Keys. Yet, when news broke of the abrupt cancellation of the drama program, the PPAS community rallied with determination […]
Meet Dalila Scruggs, The Harvard Grad Making History as the First Augusta Savage Curator for the Smithsonian
The Harvard alumna will begin her work for the Smithsonian on April 22. Dalila Scruggs has been named the first-ever Augusta Savage Curator of African American art for the Smithsonian American Art Museum, ARTnews reports. In this new role, Scruggs will be responsible for collecting artworks from African American artists that celebrate the range and […]
Watch: Houston Filmmaker’s New Short Film Celebrating Black Women in Cowboy Culture
“Beyoncé got her drip from the folks who embraced the cowgirl culture before her.” Black cowboys and cowhands have almost been erased from history, despite their contributions to the expansion of this country and the development of the rodeo. For Black women rodeo riders, there’s even less acknowledgment. Houston native and film director Isaac Yowman […]
Virginia Educator is Using Field Trips to Teach Black Students About State’s History as Birthplace of American Slavery
The history lessons are right in their own backyard. NBC NEWS–which accompanied students on the excursion–reports that Edwin Allison, a veteran African American history teacher at Granby High School in Norfolk, Virginia, is taking a unique approach to educating his students about the state’s complex history as the birthplace of American slavery. Through field trips […]
Halle Bailey Nominated for “Best Mom” By DDG and Son Halo
Rapper and YouTuber DDG went all out, hosting a special home award show for his girlfriend, Halle Bailey. He presented her with several awards for her hard work, recent nominations, and her new journey as a mom to their son, Halo.