Posts Tagged ‘Entertainment’
She grew up watching ‘Sesame Street.’ Then she made history as the show’s first Black female puppeteer
When Megan Piphus Peace’s dream of being a puppeteer came true, it added to Black representation on a popular kids’ TV show.
Read MoreRihanna rises and shines during Super Bowl halftime performance — and reveals she’s pregnant with second child
Rihanna’s halftime Super Bowl concert also served as an announcement of the singer’s second pregnancy.
Read MoreOpinion | Drake Was Right. Maybe All Black Artists Should Boycott The Grammys
Only certain Black musicians seem worthy of critical acclaim and awards, and rapper Drake is among those calling it out.
Read MoreFear of a Black Hobbit
The backlash against race-bending in movies and TV shows reveals something problematic about society’s relationship with race.
Read MoreBlack News in 2022: A Year of Firsts, Finallys, and Frustration
Take a look at some of the most notable news stories that impacted the Black community in the USA and beyond in 2022.
Read More‘Ain’t No Mo” earns more time on Broadway but raises questions about gatekeeping
A social media campaign has taken off after the Broadway play Ain’t No Mo’ was ended three months prematurely
Read More‘This place makes me utterly miserable’: Azealia Banks refuses to tour Australia again
Azealia Banks announced her Brisbane concert was canceled because of racist treatment, which was briefly rescinded before becoming official.
Read MoreQuinta Brunson named one of People magazine’s 2022 “People of the Year”
Quinta Brunson, creator and star of sitcom Abbott Elementary, is one of People’s 2022 people of the year, giving us all hope for social change.
Read MoreBob Marley immersive experience to land in U.S. next year
Fans will be able to visit the Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles next January to see an immersive Bob Marley exhibit.
Read MoreAmanda Morgan Becomes First Black Woman Soloist For The Pacific Northwest Ballet
Ballet hasn’t always been welcoming to Black women, which is why Amanda Morgan’s climb to the top of her ballet company is historic.
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