The Ensemble Theatre Prepares for Its Legendary Gala Weekend
After a 2 year pause on large-scale events due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, The Ensemble Theatre is bringing back their legendary Gala weekend.
Watch Trailer for New Movie - TILL starring Danielle Deadwyler, Directed by Chinonye Chukwu
See the new trailer a for Till starring Danielle Deadwyler and directed by Chinonye Chukwu. The movie was written by Michael Reilly & Keith Beauchamp and Chinonye Chukwu.
Texas Southern University Celebrates 95 Years of Excellence in Achievement
When people of color went out to discover more for themselves in the early 1920s, there weren’t a lot of open doors but closed ones. Opportunities were few, and there weren’t many individuals with extended hands to show them the …
OWN Kicks Off the Holiday Season with Two Movies 'The Great Holiday Bake War' and 'A Christmas Fumble'
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced that the annual “OWN For The Holidays” tradition heats-up with two original holiday movies. “The Great Holiday Bake War,” starring LeToya Luckett and Finesse Mitchell, debuts on Saturday, December 3 at 9 p.m. ET/PT and …
Texas Southern University to Celebrate Homecoming 2022: “Destination: Tiger Nation”
Texas Southern University will host a week of Homecoming 2022 activities beginning October 23.
HBCU Alumni & Divine 9 Members Unite to Produce 2 TV Series On BET+
Alumni of two historically black colleges and universities (HBCU's), and members of the Divine 9 have come together to produce two TV Series both on BET+. "Carl Weber's The Black Hamptons" a new four-part original limited series premieres on BET+ …
Houston Break-Out Artist – Xandi Release EP "Girl Talk"
With over 500,000 collective streams on digital sales platforms, Houston’s Newest R&B Artist Xandi, hosted an exclusive listening party for newly released album “Girl Talk” August 3rd at The Spot Eado.
Day Shift Film Review
He works hard for the money. Hunting, killing and extracting teeth from vampires for a living, in the hot San Fernando Valley, is no joke.
'The government should not be involved.' John Legend speaks out on abortion rights
Just over a month after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, musician John Legend is advocating for abortion access and reproductive rights.
See the powerful first trailer for 'Till'
Emmett Till's life and and his and his mother's fight for justice are shown in the powerful new trailer for the movie "Till."
Curtis ‘50 Cent’ Jackson Among 12 Humanitarians Honored Tonight at the Annual Houston Humanitarian Awards
Hundreds of guests gathered at the Royal Sonesta Houston tonight for a black-tie affair to honor a dozen humanitarians making a difference in Houston and beyond at the Annual Houston Humanitarian Awards!
Black Life Empowers 2022 American Black Film Festival
The 2022 American Black Film Festival featured in-theater screenings and a virtual component too. Issa Rae (Insecure) reigned as the festival ambassador and introduced her new HBO Max series “Rap Sh!t.” Crowds watched feature films, docs and shorts and participated …
'Blind Side' Quinton Aaron star loses almost 100 lbs
After some pandemic snacking, Quinton Aaron decided to sack his extra pounds. The actor, who portrayed Michael Oher in the 2009 film "The Blind Side," told TMZ that he had picked up additional weight eating chocolate and bread before deciding …
Sidney Poitier, Oscar-winning actor and Hollywood's first Black movie star, dies at 94
Sidney Poitier, whose elegant bearing and principled onscreen characters made him Hollywood's first Black movie star and the first Black man to win the best actor Oscar, has died. He was 94.
To sir, with love: Entertainers and activists pay tribute to Sidney Poitier
"Beautiful," "brilliant," "grace" and "elegance" are just a few of the words used by those who paid tribute Friday to the late Sidney Poitier, one of the greatest actors of the past century.
