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'Brownin' exhibits the multiplicity of Black beauty
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (353+ words) Negro" by Mike Elam. No Justice, No Grease," by Caff Adeus. In Liquid is currently presenting Brownin," a group exhibition that reconsiders representations of the Black figure while expanding contemporary understandings of Black beauty. The show features five Philadelphia-based artists…...
Idris Elba living childhood dreams in 'Masters of the Universe"
2+ week, 2+ hour ago (407+ words) Idris Elba as Duncan/Man-At-Arms in "Masters of the Universe." " courtesy Amazon/MGM/ Mattel The recently released trailer reveals Elba in full warrior regalia, mustache intact, looking every bit the formidable weapons master and royal military strategist that fans of…...
Woman pleads not guilty to trying to murder Rihanna and to assaulting the singing superstar's family
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (368+ words) LOS ANGELES " A woman from Florida pleaded not guilty Wednesday to the attempted murder of Rihanna. Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, 35, of Orlando, also pleaded not guilty through her attorney to more than a dozen other felony counts in Los Angeles Superior…...
Elle Simone Scott, chef and "America's Test Kitchen' regular, dies at 49
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (315+ words) Boston chef and food stylist Elle Simone Scott has passed away. Her family announced that she died on Jan. 5 at 49 years old. Scott joined the PBS program "America's Test Kitchen" in 2016 and was the first Black woman to be a…...
Sacha Jenkins, pioneering hip-hop journalist and filmmaker, dies at 53
11+ mon, 1+ day ago (481+ words) Sacha Jenkins, a pioneering hip-hop journalist, documentarian, musician, producer, and director known for chronicling Black culture through film, music, and media, died May 23, due to complications from multiple system atrophy. He was 53. Social media was instantly filled with condolences and…...
Ryan Coogler wins first Oscar at 98th Academy Awards
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (794+ words) LOS ANGELES " Paul Thomas Anderson and Ryan Coogler each won their first Oscars, moving tributes were paid to Robert Redford, Diane Keaton and Rob Reiner and an absent Sean Penn won best supporting actor at the 98th Academy Awards on Sunday....
The Addiction Of Hope" explores Hollywood's ageism amongst women over 40
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (737+ words) From left, Anne-Marie Johnson and Erika Alexander in a scene from "The Addiction of Hope." " courtesy the film Filmmakers and audiences gathered in Philadelphia for a special screening of "The Addiction of Hope" Tuesday at the Film Society East Theater,…...
ESSENCE is putting women front and center with 2026 festival lineup
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (277+ words) In a fitting tribute to Women's History Month, the ESSENCE Festival of Culture presented by Coca-Cola has announced its first wave of performers for the 2026 Evening Concert Series " and the women are unquestionably leading the charge. Scheduled for July 35 at…...
Rev. Jackson's example calls us to bridge divides, build coalitions
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (738+ words) Across the country " from South Carolina to the South side of Chicago " we are celebrating the life of Rev. Jesse Jackson as he is finally laid to rest. As we reflect on what Rev. Jackson'gave us, I find myself thinking…...
K. Michelle, Pinky Cole-Hayes to join 'Real Housewives of Atlanta"
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (544+ words) The cast of "The Real Housewives of Atlanta." " courtesy Bravo Bravo released the season 17 trailer for "The Real Housewives of Atlanta," officially confirming the rumors that have been circulating for weeks: R&B powerhouse K. Michelle and Slutty Vegan founder Pinky…...