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Marsai Martin: Heir To Black Hollywood
Marsai Martin: Heir To Black Hollywood
Hollywood darling and rising star Marsai Martin covers our "Holiday" issue while discussing her new film "Fantasy Football" on Paramount+
'Wakanda Forever' examines grief and rage in a powerful way
'Wakanda Forever' examines grief and rage in a powerful way
In 'The Woman King,' Black Sisterhood Is Strength
In 'The Woman King,' Black Sisterhood Is Strength
Nicole Beharie Is Taking Up Space
Nicole Beharie Is Taking Up Space
"There's something lovely about spaciousness," the actress says of this point in her career. "To give you the space to do your best work and to be seen."
How ‘Pieces of Her’ and ‘The Lost Daughter’ Shatter the Illusion of Motherhood
How ‘Pieces of Her’ and ‘The Lost Daughter’ Shatter the Illusion of Motherhood
The mothers at the center of both films explore the desperate choices made by mothers
In ‘Alice’ A Historical Narrative Dissolves Into Melodrama
In ‘Alice’ A Historical Narrative Dissolves Into Melodrama
‘Emergency’ Is A Striking Commentary On Racial Dynamics, Humanity, and Brotherhood
‘Emergency’ Is A Striking Commentary On Racial Dynamics, Humanity, and Brotherhood
John Boyega And The Late Michael K. Williams Bring Compassion To The Hostage Drama ‘892’
John Boyega And The Late Michael K. Williams Bring Compassion To The Hostage Drama ‘892’
The film, which premiered at Sundance, is based on the 2018 article,”They Didn’t Have To Kill Him”
Thandiwe Newton Is Intoxicating In The Slow-Burning Film 'God's Country’
Thandiwe Newton Is Intoxicating In The Slow-Burning Film 'God's Country’
The film which premiered at Sundance is based on James Lee Burke's short story, 'Winter Light.'
In Nikyatu Jusu's ‘Nanny’ The American Dream Is A Horror Story
In Nikyatu Jusu's ‘Nanny’ The American Dream Is A Horror Story
The themes of motherhood, exploitation, and the falsehood of the American dream have sparked a great deal of conversation since the feature debuted at Sundance.
‘Honk For Jesus. Save Your Soul’ Is A Sharp Examination Of The Black Megachurch
‘Honk For Jesus. Save Your Soul’ Is A Sharp Examination Of The Black Megachurch
Writer/director Adamma Ebo's dark comedy premiered at Sundance this past weekend.
‘jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy’ Is Anchored By Fame and Friendship
‘jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy’ Is Anchored By Fame and Friendship
In his upcoming three-part Netflix documentary, Kanye West speaks for himself.
Sundance's ‘Master’ Grapples With The Terror Of Othering
Sundance's ‘Master’ Grapples With The Terror Of Othering
In Mariama Diallo’s feature debut, there is no glory in being a token.
Black Women's Stories Are Center Stage At Sundance 2022
Black Women's Stories Are Center Stage At Sundance 2022
Despite a shift in plans, projects premiering at this year's Sundance Film Festival will reflect the ever-changing world that we know around us.
Tabitha Jackson And Gina Duncan Have A New Vision For The Sundance Film Festival
Tabitha Jackson And Gina Duncan Have A New Vision For The Sundance Film Festival
Deconstructing the Sex Appeal of LaKeith Stanfield Across Four Roles
Deconstructing the Sex Appeal of LaKeith Stanfield Across Four Roles
The Many Lives of Regina King
The Many Lives of Regina King
Regina King’s performance in ‘The Harder They Fall’ is a culmination of her entire career.
Chanté Adams Doesn't Want To Be Labeled
Chanté Adams Doesn't Want To Be Labeled
‘King Richard’: How Breakouts Saniyya Sidney and Demi Singleton Aced Venus and Serena Williams
‘King Richard’: How Breakouts Saniyya Sidney and Demi Singleton Aced Venus and Serena Williams
Who could possibly play two young superstars-in-the-making in the crowd-pleasing biopic? Meet their cinematic matches.
Intense drama and new characters give Power Book II: Ghost a soap opera flair in season 2
Intense drama and new characters give Power Book II: Ghost a soap opera flair in season 2
LaToya Ruby Frazier, Devin Allen And Jamel Shabazz On Gordon Parks' Legacy And Black Photography Today
LaToya Ruby Frazier, Devin Allen And Jamel Shabazz On Gordon Parks' Legacy And Black Photography Today
Essence Atkins & Golden Brooks Talk Black Love, Sisterhood And Redefining The Leading Lady
Essence Atkins & Golden Brooks Talk Black Love, Sisterhood And Redefining The Leading Lady
‘The Harder They Fall’: Inside the Very Real History of Jeymes Samuel’s All-Black Western
‘The Harder They Fall’: Inside the Very Real History of Jeymes Samuel’s All-Black Western
Jeff and Nicole Friday Celebrate 25 Years Of The American Black Film Festival
Jeff and Nicole Friday Celebrate 25 Years Of The American Black Film Festival
New Netflix Western 'The Harder They Fall' was long overdue
New Netflix Western 'The Harder They Fall' was long overdue
How 'Power Book III: Raising Kanan' Soars Beyond The Original Series With Women At The Heart
How 'Power Book III: Raising Kanan' Soars Beyond The Original Series With Women At The Heart
Bianca Lawson’s Most Timeless Acting Roles
Bianca Lawson’s Most Timeless Acting Roles
ABC's reboot of 'The Wonder Years' recaptures the dramedy's magic, and adds its own
ABC's reboot of 'The Wonder Years' recaptures the dramedy's magic, and adds its own
Nana Mensah On Her Directorial Debut 'Queen Of Glory,' Netflix's 'The Chair' & Doing It All
Nana Mensah On Her Directorial Debut 'Queen Of Glory,' Netflix's 'The Chair' & Doing It All
In Amazon's 'Mary J. Blige's My Life,' she shows how much power came from her vulnerability
In Amazon's 'Mary J. Blige's My Life,' she shows how much power came from her vulnerability
Loki's Wunmi Mosaku On Not Changing For Hollywood: 'I Feel Blessed That I Look Like Me'
Loki's Wunmi Mosaku On Not Changing For Hollywood: 'I Feel Blessed That I Look Like Me'
Life After ‘In the Heights’ Controversy: Here Are 9 Afro-Latino Stars Who Deserve Big Hollywood Roles
Life After ‘In the Heights’ Controversy: Here Are 9 Afro-Latino Stars Who Deserve Big Hollywood Roles
In Netflix's 'Fatherhood,' Kevin Hart gives a white dad's memoir new layers of meaning
In Netflix's 'Fatherhood,' Kevin Hart gives a white dad's memoir new layers of meaning
Starz's 'Blindspotting' series had a lot to live up to. So its creators forged a different path.
Starz's 'Blindspotting' series had a lot to live up to. So its creators forged a different path.
4 TV Shows That Are Love Letters To Black Sisterhood And Style
4 TV Shows That Are Love Letters To Black Sisterhood And Style
In Amazon's 'The Underground Railroad,' Barry Jenkins gives us a stunning, heart-wrenching gift
In Amazon's 'The Underground Railroad,' Barry Jenkins gives us a stunning, heart-wrenching gift
How David and Jessica Oyelowo Turned Hollywood Frustration Into a Disney Production Deal
How David and Jessica Oyelowo Turned Hollywood Frustration Into a Disney Production Deal
Starz’s Run The World showcases the power of Black female friendship
Starz’s Run The World showcases the power of Black female friendship
Netflix's 'The Upshaws' rejects the outdated respectability politics of modern Black sitcoms
Netflix's 'The Upshaws' rejects the outdated respectability politics of modern Black sitcoms
Pariah’ at 10: Dee Rees’ Groundbreaking Debut Paved the Way for ‘Moonlight’ and ‘Pose’
Pariah’ at 10: Dee Rees’ Groundbreaking Debut Paved the Way for ‘Moonlight’ and ‘Pose’
Amazon's 'Without Remorse' makes Michael B. Jordan a new antihero in Tom Clancy's America
Amazon's 'Without Remorse' makes Michael B. Jordan a new antihero in Tom Clancy's America
Daniel Kaluuya Unintentionally Summed Up Oscars Diversity the Best: There’s Still a Lot of Work to Do
Daniel Kaluuya Unintentionally Summed Up Oscars Diversity the Best: There’s Still a Lot of Work to Do
HBO's Tina Turner documentary is her way of saying thank you — and goodbye — to all of us
HBO's Tina Turner documentary is her way of saying thank you — and goodbye — to all of us
Doing The Work: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Six Years After #OscarsSoWhite
Doing The Work: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Six Years After #OscarsSoWhite
No Church In the Wild: ALL EPISODES
No Church In the Wild: ALL EPISODES
The Tammi Mac Late Show: Racist Cartoons
The Tammi Mac Late Show: Racist Cartoons
Cheryl Dunye Wants to Create the Black Lesbian Canon of Fiction
Cheryl Dunye Wants to Create the Black Lesbian Canon of Fiction
Harry and Meghan’s Interview Reveals the Prince’s Burgeoning Racial Enlightenment
Harry and Meghan’s Interview Reveals the Prince’s Burgeoning Racial Enlightenment
How Andra Day and Suzan-Lori Parks Forced a New Generation to Reimagine Billie Holiday’s Legacy
How Andra Day and Suzan-Lori Parks Forced a New Generation to Reimagine Billie Holiday’s Legacy
Ts Madison Is Ready To Welcome You Into Her World With 'The Ts Madison Experience'
Ts Madison Is Ready To Welcome You Into Her World With 'The Ts Madison Experience'
Oge Egbuonu On '(In)Visible Portraits,' Her Love Letter To Black Women
Oge Egbuonu On '(In)Visible Portraits,' Her Love Letter To Black Women
Tamron Hall: Beyond The Story
Tamron Hall: Beyond The Story
Black Superhero Movies Need a Savior, but Superman Requires a Fresh Take — Analysis
Black Superhero Movies Need a Savior, but Superman Requires a Fresh Take — Analysis
Melissa Haizlip Remembers A Defining Moment For Black Television And Her Family Legacy With 'Mr. Soul!'
Melissa Haizlip Remembers A Defining Moment For Black Television And Her Family Legacy With 'Mr. Soul!'
'The Black Church' Review: A Detailed History Lesson About One of the Black Communities Most Polarizing Institutions
'The Black Church' Review: A Detailed History Lesson About One of the Black Communities Most Polarizing Institutions
'Malcolm & Marie' isn't a romance movie. It's a war movie set in the middle of a relationship.
'Malcolm & Marie' isn't a romance movie. It's a war movie set in the middle of a relationship.
Issa Rae Is Reflecting On 10 Years of 'Awkward Black Girl' And Envisioning What's Next
Issa Rae Is Reflecting On 10 Years of 'Awkward Black Girl' And Envisioning What's Next
'My Name Is Pauli Murray' Review: A Knockout Doc Immortalizing A Truly Trailblazing Pioneer
'My Name Is Pauli Murray' Review: A Knockout Doc Immortalizing A Truly Trailblazing Pioneer
'R#J' Review: A Bold 'Romeo And Juliet' Social Media Reimagining Doesn't Quite Come Together
'R#J' Review: A Bold 'Romeo And Juliet' Social Media Reimagining Doesn't Quite Come Together
'Judas and the Black Messiah' Review: An Outstanding, Absorbing Narrative That Gets To The Heart Of Fred Hampton
'Judas and the Black Messiah' Review: An Outstanding, Absorbing Narrative That Gets To The Heart Of Fred Hampton
Colorism Is Just The Tip Of The Iceberg In 'Passing'
Colorism Is Just The Tip Of The Iceberg In 'Passing'
'Ailey' Gives Audiences A Glimpse Of the Renowned Choreographer Who Infused Memory Into Movement
'Ailey' Gives Audiences A Glimpse Of the Renowned Choreographer Who Infused Memory Into Movement
Questlove's 'Summer of Soul (… Or When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)' Unearths A Crowning Jewel In Black History
Questlove's 'Summer of Soul (… Or When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)' Unearths A Crowning Jewel In Black History
Sundance's Black Stories Are More Accessible Than Ever
Sundance's Black Stories Are More Accessible Than Ever
As She Prepares To Tell All In Her Biopic And Documentary, Wendy Williams Doesn't Need Your Pity
As She Prepares To Tell All In Her Biopic And Documentary, Wendy Williams Doesn't Need Your Pity
Actresses GG Townson And Laila Odom On What It Took To Become Salt-N-Pepa
Actresses GG Townson And Laila Odom On What It Took To Become Salt-N-Pepa
“Bridgerton” Presents a More Diverse Vision of the Period Drama
“Bridgerton” Presents a More Diverse Vision of the Period Drama
In Netflix's 'Bridgerton,' Shonda Rhimes reinvents how to present race in a period piece
In Netflix's 'Bridgerton,' Shonda Rhimes reinvents how to present race in a period piece
'Sylvie's Love' Has The Immense Beauty Of An Old-Fashioned Romance
'Sylvie's Love' Has The Immense Beauty Of An Old-Fashioned Romance
'Soul' Review: Pixar's First Film With A Black Lead Is A Dazzling Journey About Dreams And Commitment
'Soul' Review: Pixar's First Film With A Black Lead Is A Dazzling Journey About Dreams And Commitment
Disney+ is spending billions on sequels, reboots and remakes. But where are the new ideas?
Disney+ is spending billions on sequels, reboots and remakes. But where are the new ideas?
Alex Wheatle is the latest revelation from Steve McQueen’s Small Axe
Alex Wheatle is the latest revelation from Steve McQueen’s Small Axe
Merle Dandridge On 'The Flight Attendant' And That Mysterious 'Greenleaf' Spinoff
Merle Dandridge On 'The Flight Attendant' And That Mysterious 'Greenleaf' Spinoff
Steve McQueen’s ‘Lovers Rock’ Is a Sumptuous Display of Black Joy
Steve McQueen’s ‘Lovers Rock’ Is a Sumptuous Display of Black Joy
‘Mangrove’ Will Leave You Enraged, but That’s the Point
‘Mangrove’ Will Leave You Enraged, but That’s the Point
John Boyega Is On Fire in ‘Red, White and Blue’
John Boyega Is On Fire in ‘Red, White and Blue’
'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom' showcases the triumphs of Black people, not just our burdens
'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom' showcases the triumphs of Black people, not just our burdens
Between The World And Me creates a tapestry of history and art from Ta-Nehisi Coates’ words
Between The World And Me creates a tapestry of history and art from Ta-Nehisi Coates’ words
Netflix's 'Jingle Jangle' adds Black girl magic to the Christmas family film pantheon
Netflix's 'Jingle Jangle' adds Black girl magic to the Christmas family film pantheon
In ‘On The Rocks’ a Wife and Mother Rediscovers Herself
In ‘On The Rocks’ a Wife and Mother Rediscovers Herself
‘Really Love’ Is a Smoldering Dream
‘Really Love’ Is a Smoldering Dream
'The 40-Year-Old Version' Is An Ode To Black Womanhood And Putting Yourself On
'The 40-Year-Old Version' Is An Ode To Black Womanhood And Putting Yourself On
Grand Army pushes past teen tropes into compelling storytelling
Grand Army pushes past teen tropes into compelling storytelling
Janelle Monáe: Antebellum Is A ‘Kick In the Stomach’ to White Supremacy
Janelle Monáe: Antebellum Is A ‘Kick In the Stomach’ to White Supremacy
Netflix's 'Ratched' gives Big Nurse a backstory and a sinister splendor you won't want to unsee
Netflix's 'Ratched' gives Big Nurse a backstory and a sinister splendor you won't want to unsee
My streaming gem: why you should watch Always a Bridesmaid
My streaming gem: why you should watch Always a Bridesmaid
'Akilla's Escape' Is a Masterclass in the Duality of Manhood
'Akilla's Escape' Is a Masterclass in the Duality of Manhood
HBO's 'Coastal Elites' wants to be satire but is nearly as out of touch as its characters
HBO's 'Coastal Elites' wants to be satire but is nearly as out of touch as its characters
Regina King's 'One Night in Miami' is Immaculate
Regina King's 'One Night in Miami' is Immaculate
The Director in the Middle of the #CancelNetflix Backlash Speaks Out
The Director in the Middle of the #CancelNetflix Backlash Speaks Out
Maïmouna Doucouré's 'Cuties' Confronts Betrayal Of Young Black Girls
Maïmouna Doucouré's 'Cuties' Confronts Betrayal Of Young Black Girls
The Hidden History of Lena Horne and ‘Stormy Weather’
The Hidden History of Lena Horne and ‘Stormy Weather’
Starz’s P-Valley is a spectacular display of Black womanhood in all its hues and nuances
Starz’s P-Valley is a spectacular display of Black womanhood in all its hues and nuances
Gina Prince-Bythewood Directs the Superhero Film We All Need Right Now
Gina Prince-Bythewood Directs the Superhero Film We All Need Right Now
JUSTICE FOR BREONNA TAYLOR
JUSTICE FOR BREONNA TAYLOR
'Miss Juneteenth' is the film about Black womanhood that Black women need right now
'Miss Juneteenth' is the film about Black womanhood that Black women need right now
ESSENCE Magazine: Natasha Rothwell Interview
ESSENCE Magazine: Natasha Rothwell Interview
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