Artifically Intelligent Android ‘Erica’ Set To Star In Big-Budget Science Fiction Film
A robot named Erica has been chosen as the star of “b,” an upcoming science fiction film with a budget of $70 million. Described by The Hollywood Reporter as a…
Mississippi Takes First Step To Replace Its Confederate State Flag
The Mississippi House and Senate officially began the process of replacing the state’s flag, which since 1894 has featured the symbol of the Confederacy in its upper-left corner. Legislators voted…
Joe Biden’s Campaign Staff Is One-Third People Of Color
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden’s campaign released staff diversity numbers on Saturday after months of delay, revealing that the campaign’s staff is mostly women and that more than one-third are…
Singer Elle Varner on Creating in Quarantine, Starting A Label, and COVID-19’s Impact on the Music Industry
While much of the nation was adjusting to the global COVID-19 pandemic and living in isolation, singer and songwriter Elle Varner was creating music. Days before New York Governor Andrew…
This Man Is Bringing World’s First African And Caribbean Rum To The United States
Rum is considered one of the staple drinks of the Caribbean with different islands each specializing in a different blend of the famous spirit. Now one company is introducing a…
Singer H.E.R. Invests in Black-Owned Vegan Cookie Company Co-signed by Jay-Z
A year after Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter invested in Partake Foods, a Black-owned vegan cookie company, the healthy snack brand has landed another superstar investor. The allergy-friendly snack company announced earlier…
Oprah to Speak With 100 Black Fathers About Racial Injustice in America
Oprah Winfrey will unpack the heightened racial tensions, consciousness, and civil unrest that have swept the nation in recent weeks with 100 Black fathers. The 66-year-old media mogul will host…
Hennessy Offers $3M in Support for Minority Small Business-Owners
Hennessy is stepping up to help minority small businesses struggling with the effects of COVID-19 by providing immediate financial support through a new program called Unfinished Business. The Cognac house…
Kevin Hart to Host and Produce ‘Celebrity Game Face’ on E!
In addition to being a superstar actor, stand-up comedian, and business owner, Kevin Hart is adding game show host to his ever-growing portfolio of work. The 40-year-old star is set…
American Black Film Festival Founders Create New Nonprofit Organization
Share0 Hollywood has dealt with issues of diversity and inclusion for many years with campaigns like #OscarSoWhite illuminating the disparities many minorities in the industry face on everything from award…