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Scream Queens: 15 Black Leading Women In Horror Films That Had Us Shook

Just in time for spooky season, we put together a roundup of 15 Black actresses that had us biting our…
10.02.21

Netflix To Transform Lupita Nyong’o Children’s Book “Sulwe” Into An Animated Musical

Lupita Nyong'o's children's book "Sulwe" is headed to Netflix as an animated musical movie.
02.19.21

Shaun King: The Golden Globes Seemingly Shut Out Black Women

As you know, the Golden Globe nominations were announced yesterday and they were extremely disappointing. At virtually every turn, Black…
12.10.19

Like Her Parents, Blue Ivy Now An Award-Winning Songwriter

NEW YORK (AP) — At just 7, Blue Ivy Carter is an award-winning songwriter. Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s daughter won the…
11.18.19

Nyong’o Honors Her Mother For Fueling Her Passion For Art

NEW YORK (AP) — As Lupita Nyong’o accepted an award from the Harlem School of Arts — and entered the…
10.22.19

Lupita Nyong’o Drops New ‘Sulwe’ Book Aimed To Be A ‘Mirror’ For Black Children

Lupita Nyong’o has released a new children’s book that she hopes will serve as a ‘mirror’ for dark-skinned children who don’t…
10.04.19

Anita Hill Honored At Annual PEN American Gala

NEW YORK (AP) — The featured speakers at the annual benefit gala for PEN America shared stories about truth and…
05.22.19

Lupita Nyong’o Issues Apology Over Her ‘Us’ Voice-Disability Controversy

Lupita Nyong’o faced some harsh criticism last week over the voice she adopted for her sinister role in Jordan Peele’s “Us.” As…
04.02.19

You Won’t See A White Man As The Lead In A Jordan Peele Film

The "Us" writer and director addressed the importance of having Black actors starring in his movies.
03.29.19

Get Out! Jordan Peele’s ‘Us’ Shatters Records With $70.3M

NEW YORK (AP) — Jordan Peele has done it again. Two years after the filmmaker’s “Get Out” became a box-office…
03.25.19

Lupita Nyong’o Was Determined To Work With Jordan Peele After Watching ‘Get Out’ 5 Times

Oscar-winner Lupita Nyong’o says she wanted to work with Jordan Peele after seeing “Get Out” five times, so when she was approached to star…
03.11.19

Lupita Nyong’o Named One Of People Magazine’s Most Stylish Stars

LOS ANGELES (AP) — They are the A-listers who wow on the red carpet. Ahead of the Academy Awards, People…
02.13.19