Posts Tagged ‘Entertainment’
Diary of my first Essence Fest: How 4 days in New Orleans changed me forever
For one attendee, the 2022 Essence Festival of Culture was made all the more significant by its location in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Read MoreHulu to Serve as Official Streaming Destination for 2022 ESSENCE Festival of Culture
Tune in to Essence Fest over the July 4th weekend on Hulu to view live interviews, musical performances, and other content from the festival.
Read MoreThe Cast of Martin: The Reunion Discuss the Legacy of Their Classic Sitcom
25 years after the sitcom’s finale, the cast of Martin got a chance to reconnect thanks to BET+. The now-classic show will reach new audiences.
Read MoreTyler Perry wants his Atlanta film studio to impact future generations
Filmmaker Tyler Perry’s legacy is about more than entertainment; his studio reclaims land once occupied by a confederate base built by slaves.
Read MoreHistory made on Broadway with plans to rename theater after Lena Horne
The talented entertainer and activist Lena Horne will be honored with a theater named after her on Broadway, where she once performed.
Read MoreLil Nas says BET snub is about a larger problem: LGBTQ acceptance
Lil Nas X believes a recent award snub reflects longstanding homophobia within the Black community and called out the BET Awards for it.
Read MoreDisneyland Presents New Adaptation of A Film Favorite Centered on Black Culture
The latest show at Disneyland’s Fantasyland Theatre retells the story of Simba and the Pride Land, this time with more Black representation.
Read MoreLeVar Burton to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at 2022 Emmys
Popular children’s TV host and literacy advocate LeVar Burton is one of several to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2022 Emmys.
Read MoreSongs by Wu-Tang, Alicia Keys added to Recording Registry
The National Recording Registry recently honored several black musicians for their contributions to music and culture through the years.
Read MoreQuinta Brunson Knows Why America Was Ready for ‘Abbott Elementary’
New sitcom Abbott Elementary is a hit, and while it’s set in one of Philadelphia’s underfunded schools, it’s not all about race.
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