Art often imitates life and social justice is a huge part of our lives right now...in fact, at this very moment.…

For the past 23 years (with the occasional exceptions of the flagship Acapulco and subsequent New York and Los…

Just about every award ceremony hands out awards, then also hands out extra special awards that stand out from the…

Along with hosting what I believe to be the blackest film festival to ever do it, the American Black Film Festival…

Each year, the American Black Film Festival Honors recognize black creatives for their invaluable contributions to…

Chicago is a city that has been thrust into the abyss of exploitation, as national media has been lured by the…

It’s a wrap on the 23rd Annual American Black Film Festival! I got to attend this year on behalf of The Root (I have…

They say no one understands Shaft but his woman. But, does Shaft even like women? Yes, he likes pussy, but I mean,…

Remember that complicated man who was misunderstood by everyone but his woman? Well, now there are three of them.

This June, America’s blackest film festival will be taking over Miami Beach once again. The 2019 American Black Film…

In all truth, I was originally never going to tell this story. Because for the longest time, I didn’t even know if…

The Root is in Miami! And sure, it’s because the world is a scary place and we need a moment away, but it’s also the…