The Tamron Hall Show Debuts
“One of the ways Hall is shaping her show is by insisting the makeup of the crew reflect her audience. Despite having veteran executive producer Bill Geddie at the helm, Hall insisted that more women...
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How Millennials Are Expanding the Gaming Industry
The gaming industry is expanding, and millennials are the driving force. What used to be considered a waste of time and quarters is now a full-blown industry. There is a such a thing as a professional...
View ArticleTHEATRE REVIEW: “Hamilton” is highly entertaining and historically provacative
“…the power of “Hamilton” lies in its a diverse cast and the hip-hop flavored storytelling they solidly deliver. Together, they allow patrons to see a far-too-important-but-too-little-known perspective...
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SDAAMFA Celebrates Black Life: Images of Resistance and Resilience in...
Photos and article by Andrew Harford Exhibit photos courtesy of The San Diego African American Museum August 30, 2019, a large, joyous and diverse crowd ranging in age and ethnicity gathered at Balboa...
View ArticleMotown Founder Berry Gordy Retires
“Berry Gordy paved the way for minorities in a way that had never been seen before. His Motown Sound is now known as the sound that changed America, helping to bring together the nation then divided by...
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“More” Gospel on the Midway
Photos by Steve Peterson Saturday, August 24th’s Bayside Gospel Concert Aboard The Midway reached over 650 people who came out to enjoy Dontae, Shanta Atkins, Cheryl Thomas-Fortune, Robert Earl Dean,...
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FILM REVIEW: New Wave of Black Films Crests at 2019 Toronto International...
Black artists, filmmakers and films were a key part of the mix at the 2019 Toronto Film Festival. Big budget movies, small indie films, documentaries and shorts filled out the innovative programming....
View ArticleCOMMENTARY: Black Representation and Appearance in Japanese Pop Culture
By Noah Washington, NNPA Newswire Pop Culture Contributor With the release of Netflix’s “Cannon Busters,” we go back to the age-old conversation of representation of African Americans in anime. The...
View Article‘Jesus is King’ album released
West’s musical ministry or Sunday Service as he calls it, started off as a personal endeavor to heal himself while involving close friends and family on his journey. The presence grew as social media...
View ArticleTHE BLERD BINDER: HBO’s Watchmen
By Noah Washington (SPOILER ALERT! This article contains spoilers for the first episode of HBO’s “Watchmen.” Read ahead at your own risk.) HBO’s Watchmen can be described very simply as a never-ending...
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Blerd Binder: Racebending in Live Action Adaptations
By Noah Washington The Blerd Binder covers nerdy news for the Black nerds of the world. We welcome all as we talk about subjects ranging from Movies to Music and Tech to Toys. Today, we will talk about...
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FILM REVIEW: In Fabric
Credit Writer/director Peter Strickland for succeeding where others have not. His direction exhibits a quirky, artistic style. Scenes melt into each other effortlessly. There’s a dazzling visual flare...
View ArticleBill Cosby Spoke from Prison and the Whole World Listened
When Bill Cosby opened up to the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) in his first interview since his incarceration more than a year ago, the acclaimed actor/producer/comedian said he...
View ArticleIncidents Like Gabrielle Union’s “Too Black” Hair Will Soon Be Protected By...
By California Black Media Staff On Jan. 1, 2020, California will enact a new law, the CROWN Act or Senate Bill 188, that protects Black women and men from discrimination in the workplace for wearing...
View ArticleThe National Museum of African American Music Seeks Submissions of Creative...
The addition of original artwork will create a visual experience that aligns with the museum’s content and blends well with the overall aesthetic of the accompanying galleries. Submitted artwork will...
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BEST FILMS OF 2019
Look back on the most noteworthy films of 2019 and they all display a diverse array of superb talent—in front of and behind the camera. These movies entertained, educated and often inspired us. They...
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Bill Cosby Denied Appeal, But Other Avenues to Freedom Remain
By Zak Goldstein, Special to NNPA Newswire Zak Goldstein is a Philadelphia-based criminal appeals attorney with the firm, Goldstein Mehta LLC. You can visit his website at www.goldsteinmehta.com Bill...
View ArticleAnnual Presentation of Handel’s Messiah At Christ United Presbyterian Church
By Staff Writer Photos by Voice & Viewpoint Sunday, December 15th was the time for the Annual Presentation of George Frideric Handel’s Messiah at Christ United Presbyterian Church. The presentation...
View ArticleTHE BLERD BINDER: Watchmen Is a Testament to Trauma
Episode six of Watchmen (titled “This Extraordinary being”), depicts vital moments in Black culture, trauma, or experiencing trauma. Episode seven delves into how we handle trauma. Episode nine goes...
View ArticleCOMMENTARY: Golden Globe Awards Blackout — Travesty or Testament?
Black talent being shut out of the Golden Globes is not just a travesty but also a testament to the power of the work and the narratives being told that challenge the status quo. Why folks assume that...
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