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Michaela Jaé Rodriguez is Ready to Go From House Mother to Good Witch

The “Pose” star and first LGBTQ Golden Globe winner has her sights set on Broadway.

By

Angela Johnson

Published

September 27, 2022
Black Excellence, Culture, The Evolution Of

The Evolution of Sheryl Lee Ralph

From Dreamgirls to Abbott Elementary, throughout her legendary career Sheryl Lee Ralph has conquered stage, film and television.

By

Stephanie Holland

Published

September 22, 2022
Entertainment, Television

David Alan Grier Joins H.E.R., Joshua Henry In Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration

The ABC special stars H.E.R. as Belle and Josh Groban as the Beast.

By

Stephanie Holland

Published

September 21, 2022
Entertainment, Television

Abbott Elementary’s Quinta Brunson on Her Character’s Evolution, Those ‘Amazing’ Issa Rae Comparisons

The Season Two premiere of Abbott Elementary airs Wednesday, Sep. 21 at 9 p.m. ET on ABC.

By

Shanelle Genai

Published

September 21, 2022
Opinion, The Callout

The Little Mermaid Can Talk To A Crab But She Can’t Be Black? C’mon!

Halle Bailey stars in Disney’s live action The Little Mermaid and racist white people are angry over the Black actress’ portrayal.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

September 20, 2022
Events, Social Activism, The Root Institute

Behind the Scenes of the Andrew Brown Case with Chance Lynch

Civil rights lawyer, Chance Lynch, spoke at The Root Institute about his experience on the Andrew Brown case.

By

Adriano Contreras

Published

September 20, 2022
Entertainment, Movies

Dijmon Hounsou Kicks Off New Initiative to Help Descendants of Africa Trace Back Their Roots

“If you don’t know where you come from, you sure don’t know who you are.”

By

Vanessa De Luca

Published

September 18, 2022
Entertainment, Television

Abbott Elementary, Andor, Sidney Poitier & More On TV This Week

Abbott Elementary, Andor, Sidney Poitier & More On TV This Week

By

Stephanie Holland

Published

September 18, 2022
Entertainment

Trevor Noah Hilariously Claps Back at Racist Trolls for Coming After Halle Bailey in New Little Mermaid Film

‘Really, people—we’re doing this again?,’ Noah asked.

By

Shanelle Genai

Published

September 16, 2022
Entertainment

Keke Palmer Is On Board With Fans Casting Her as Rogue in the MCU’s X-Men

The Nope star responded positively to a fan suggestion that she should be the new Rogue in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

By

Stephanie Holland

Published

September 16, 2022