Melina Matsoukas, Howard University and Instagram Team on 'Future First' Reels Challenge
The "Future First" Reels Challenge is open to current students.
ABC Launching New Primetime Newsmagazine on Black Life in America
'Soul Of a Nation,' exploring "authentic realities of Black life," will air its six episodes on ABC Tuesday nights beginning in March.
Black History Month Programming Available on TV and Streaming
There are plenty of movies, TV shows and documentaries featuring Black stories to watch in February.
Will Smith to Host 14th Amendment Doc Series for Netflix
The six-part series, "Amend: The Fight for America," is being billed as "a powerful, multimedia journey through American history that encourages viewers to question what a 'United States' really means."
170 Industry Leaders Sign Unity Statement to Launch Black-Jewish Entertainment Alliance
“The impact of the Alliance is to reignite and realign the power that exists in the connection between the Black and Jewish communities and to grow and build a civil rights movement for the next generation,” says signatory Ben Silverman.
NBA Star Chris Paul Executive Producing ESPN+ Docuseries on HBCU Basketball Team (Exclusive)
‘Why Not Us,’ which follows North Carolina Central, premieres Feb. 12 as the first project under the new The Undefeated on ESPN+ partnership.
Tessa Thompson and Ruth Negga's Racial-Identity Movie 'Passing' and Why Rebecca Hall Was the "Perfect Person" to Direct
When the helmer was seeking financing for her directorial debut, producers worried that she wasn't the right person to adapt the novel about a Black woman who "passes" for white. Then they learned of her personal connection to the project, premiering at Sundance.
Critic's Notebook: How 'One Night in Miami,' 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom' and More Give Audiences "An Opportunity to Witness Black Excellence"
A film critic, academic and novelist notes the acute joy and pain of viewing awards contenders that explore African American genius, including 'Judas and the Black Messiah' and 'The United States vs. Billie Holiday.'
Netflix Partners with Dr. Ibram X. Kendi for Three Projects Based on His Books (Exclusive)
The antiracist scholar will collaborate with film and TV vets Roger Ross Williams, Mara Brock Akil and Chris Nee for adaptations of his bestsellers 'Stamped from the Beginning,' 'Stamped: Racism, Antiracism and You' and 'Antiracist Baby.'
Chadwick Boseman's Close Confidants Share Untold Memories of the Late Actor
Four months after the death of the 'Black Panther' star, who succumbed to colon cancer at age 43, those in his inner circle reminisce about their unique bond with the gifted actor: "He was one of the most potent people I've ever met."
The Tao of LaKeith Stanfield: An Ascendant Actor on Forging His Own Path
The 'Atlanta' and 'Get Out' star has emerged as one of Hollywood’s most sought-after young talents through a mix of irreverence, empathy (for villains and Trumpers alike) and a relentless focus: "If I have to read one line 1,500 times, then I do that."
"We Are the Pillar of Something New": Steve McQueen, John Boyega and Letitia Wright on the Emotional Journey to Spotlight Black British Life in 'Small Axe'
The director and actors discuss their film anthology about London's West Indian community and embracing their power amid Hollywood's racial reckoning: "I don't care about trying to mesh in with the system in order to secretly work it."
Shonda Rhimes Is Ready to "Own Her S***": The Game-Changing Showrunner on Leaving ABC, "Culture Shock" at Netflix and Overcoming Her Fears
Three years into her groundbreaking deal and with her first projects finally arriving, the uber writer-producer talks about meeting her own high expectations and a newfound passion for her work: "Now I just want to enjoy this."
"Being Othered in a Hair and Makeup Trailer": An Oral History of Styling and Beautifying Black Stars in Hollywood
White hairstylists backing away from doing Black hair. Makeup artists resorting to mixing special FX product. Black style and fashion veterans recount struggles, yet signs of change are peeping through: "Even the way folks email me now feels more aware."
"This Is the Best Part I've Ever Had": Chris Rock Talks 'Fargo,' Aging and Why He's Spending 7 Hours a Week in Therapy
Hollywood's self-described "Black shrink" opens up about wrestling with a recent learning disorder diagnosis, learning to swim in his 50s, and reassessing the childhood traumas he once joked about: "I had to let it go. I was just dying, dude."
