ABC has released the trailer for Kenya Barris’s latest black-ish spin-off, mixed-ish. The announcement comes not long after JARO Magazine’s writer MJ VanDevere spoke about the problematic elements of black-ish in her critical editorial. The first spin-off, grown-ish, is still in its early stages–so it’s rather surprising that yet another
After what felt like too long of a hiatus The Chi has returned to Showtime and does not fail to disappoint. With unexpected twists and turns and the deepening of relationships between our favorite characters, The Chi reminds of us why we fell in love with the brainchild of the
Netflix’s Someone Great gives a new meaning to romantic comedies. Gone are the days of cheesy and predictable plots, although there’s absolutely still a space for the classic rom-com. We’re entering a new era in film that speaks of self-empowerment and owning your pain. Written and directed by Jennifer Kaytin
As it finishes up its fifth season, the sitcom black-ish has solidified itself within the televisual landscape as a landmark project. It has won over two dozen NAACP Image awards since airing in 2014. Yara Shahidi (Zoey) has successfully landed her own spin-off, Grown-ish, where she serves as the series’
As part of Foster Care Awareness Month, we’re highlighting the stories that will allow others to become educated about not only what occurs to children who are currently in the foster system, but to those who have aged out of the system–which, at 18 to 21 years young, becomes the
In an exciting announcement, the award-winning novelist Nnedi Okorafor revealed that she has launched a production company which will highlight Africanfuturistic Stories. Titled Africanfuturism Productions, Inc., Okorafor mentioned in a Facebook post that television series will be her primary focus at the moment, as film is “too restrictive” for her
In his latest venture, Guava Island, Renaissance man Donald Glover (aka Childish Gambino) shares the screen with Rihanna and Letitia Wright (Black Panther) to bring forth a tale of black cultural expression and the power of art. Guava Island tells the story of musician Deni (Glover) and his passion for
“In each of us, another woman or a young girl might see a reflection of herself; of her worth, of her boundless potential.” – Tessa Thompson While watching Homecoming, I could feel the otherworldly energy of Beyoncé, the dancers, and band. There’s something incredibly special about a performance that is
Shortly following the second season pickup of Lena Waithe’s Boomerang reboot, BET has ordered yet another series, Twenties, from the Award-winning screenwriter. Waithe, who said she wants to change the face of BET “by being phenomenal,” is surely making her mark on the network and beyond. Created by Waithe back
The Last O.G. kicks off its sophomore season right where it left off, with lovable lead character Tray (Tracy Morgan) navigating a city that is no longer the same, and his new role as a father to teenager children he has only just met. This time around, however, Tray tries
