The Complicated Significance Of Tyler Perry
In early October, Tyler Perry made Hollywood yield the floor to Atlanta for the night. The world watched as Tyler Perry Studios opened its doors to Beyoncé, Jay Z, Oprah…
The Real Women Of ‘Hidden Figures’ To Be Awarded Congressional Gold Medals
The four Black women depicted in the 2016 film “Hidden Figures” will receive Congressional Gold Medals for their important contributions to NASA during the Space Race. President Donald Trump signed…
Gina Rodriguez’s Thoughtless Use Of A Racial Slur Put Her Blatant Anti-Blackness On Display
Actor Gina Rodriguez is no stranger to being taken to task for her anti-Black remarks. In an Instagram Story video on Tuesday, the “Jane the Virgin” star was seen getting…
California Takes New Steps To Stop Black Women From Dying In Childbirth
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Monday aiming to address the issue of Black women dying in childbirth at disproportionately high rates compared to their white peers. The legislation,…
Essence Honors History-Making Black Women: Miss USA, Miss Teen USA And Miss America
Essence featured three Black women on its digital cover after they made history this year by becoming Miss USA, Miss Teen USA and Miss America. The cover shoot, titled “Culture…
Let’s Talk About The Black Women In ‘Joker’
Disclaimer: This piece contains spoilers for “Joker.” “Joker” is an ugly film. That isn’t a judgment call: There are plenty of good “ugly” movies. And “Joker” is good in the…
Twitter Users Criticize Bette Midler For Calling On Beyoncé Fans To Defeat Trump
Bette Midler called on Beyoncé’s dedicated fans, known as the Beyhive, to mobilize and defeat President Donald Trump in the 2020 election ― and some Twitter users had feelings. The…
Angela Bassett’s Speech On The Power Of Purpose At Black Girls Rock Is A Must-Watch
Angela Bassett is nothing short of an icon. And on Aug. 25, she was given the highest honor at the 2019 Black Girls Rock Awards, which aired on BET Sunday.…
‘Don’t Let Go,’ ‘Fast Color’ And The Urgency Of Black Women’s Survival
As long as you’re alive, you can change things. That’s what Uncle Jack (David Oyelowo) insists to his niece Ashley (Storm Reid) in the new sci-fi film, “Don’t Let Go.”…
The Wage Gap Costs Black Women Nearly $1 Million In Their Lifetimes
Aug. 22 is Black Women’s Equal Pay Day. It marks the point when Black women’s income finally caught up to earnings of white non-Hispanic men in the previous calendar year.…