In an interview at the 2017 Emmy Awards, Insecure writer, creator, and lead actress Issa Rae declared that she was \”rooting for anybody black\” to take home an award that night. Her comments resonated with a wave of Black creatives who were just starting to see their work break into the mainstream of TV and […]
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Kenya Barris’ new Netflix Series #BlackAF was loathed almost instantly. The initial trailer was released in the middle of summer 2019 under the name Black Excellence. Almost immediately, people were upset at the series. At first glance, it appeared to be yet another incarnation of Kenya’s other show, Black-ish. More specifically, yet another show where
How are we all holding up after the cancellation of every sports game broadcasted during this season? Especially the NBA! These cancellations are enough to bring an NBA fan to tears as it seems as though sports channels are running out of ideas or content. Honestly, I have been at home watching throwback basketball games,
Are you one of the “lucky” ones that have been allowed to work from home amid the COVID-19 pandemic? I use the term lucky very loosely because while we are fortunate to remain employed during this frightening time, having a job that is deemed essential usually comes with its own set of stressors. I have
Now, of course, at a time like this nobody has their eye really keened in on sports with this pandemic of COVID-19, but let me catch you up on the ever-changing NFL so when the sport starts back up you aren\’t too out of the loop with things. I feel as though there is one change
The Hulu Original Little Fires Everywhere is a series based on Celeste Ng’s novel of the same name. Starring Kerry Washington and Reese Witherspoon, the series explores race, motherhood, and interpersonal relationships in the late ’90s. Hulu releases one episode a week, so it isn’t something you can binge-watch over a weekend. However, I watched
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While D.C. may be famous for its historical landmarks, there have been a number of other notable aspects that have given D.C. it’s culture— music being one. D.C is home to some of the most prominent entertainers in the music industry today! Shy Glizzy, Ari Lennox, Jonny Gill, Ginuwine, Tank, Wale, and more. With the
I first saw Hancock when it was released in theaters twelve years ago, and my mother led me back outside before it ended because of how much Will Smith was cursing. I remember her surprise at hearing such language in a PG-13 film. I didn’t encounter Hancock again until years later when I caught some
The Nation\’s Capital team the Washington Wizards are in critical need of some help in any way they could possibly get. Currently, sitting at a record of 21-37 this is good enough for only 9th in the Eastern Conference, which consequently means that they are not in contention for the playoffs. The reason being is
Fathers and sons are about camaraderie and manhood but fathers and daughters are about all the things men never learn when growing up. It breaks your heart when we see our daughters cry and melts our heart when they smile. It\’s daughters that bring out all of the best in most men. The photos of
