Subject Dennis Haysbert; Interviews; Actor Description Dennis Haysbert has a knack for playing characters who demand attention and respect. This was abundantly evident with arguably his most iconic role to date, that of President David Palmer on “24.” He embodied the kind of person who should hold that […]
Subject Batwoman; The Joker; Nick Creegan Description Batwoman star Nick Creegan recently spoke about being the first Black man to take on the infamous and iconic role of The Joker in live-action. Creator BY JOHN SHEEHY Source https://www.cbr.com/batwoman-dc-first-black-joker-nick-creegan/?fbclid=IwAR3ve1oOD2q_VLshGXc2HPbLzyK4zIxrdl3OYlhf0RYXtsg-dgFiO5uyAOo Publisher cbr.com File
Subject Entertainers; Queer Revolution, LGBTQ Description The insurmountable rise of Lil Nas X, Billy Porter, and other artists represent a paradigm shift in the culture. Creator Ernest Owens Source https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/lil-nas-x-frank-ocean-black-queer-revolution-1256907/ Publisher rollingstone.com File
Subject Television; Russell Hornsby; Representation Description Known for his role in the coming-of-age family drama Lincoln Heights, Hornsby has starred alongside some of the greats in films like Fences with Denzel Washington and Viola Davis – and the racially-charged drama The Hate U Give alongside Amandla Stenberg. Now, […]
Subject Documentary; Entertainment; Fatherhood Description John Harris got the idea for the short film after a conversation with a friend on being open about their life experiences. Creator Karen Campbell Source https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/indy-native-john-harris-actor-director-filmmaker-black-men-documentary-single-parent/531-dc7f3153-23b5-4480-a0ab-c5ce1fa9830c Publisher wthr.com File
Subject Media; Entrepreneurship; Advertising Description In the late 1950s, long before he would be appreciated as one of the country’s most prominent Black media executives, Byron Lewis had a job working the weekend shift on the classified pages of The New York Times. Creator Ginia Bellafante Source https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/22/nyregion/byron-lewis-urbanite-black-advertising.html?smid=li-share Publisher nytimes.com […]
Subject Letter; Father and Son; Television Show Description A two-year-old is full of joy, love, and lightness. He will need to work to hold onto that. But it’s a worthy effort — the only one that truly matters. Creator Dulé Hill Source https://www.fatherly.com/love-money/dule-hill-a-letter-to-my-son/?fbclid=IwAR1zlg46FI4Dv-T5Br70_iKMqf_GqccqNBnwISMmorZxiZbYj_4LpPCBCnU Publisher Fatherly.com File
Subject Eddie Murphy; Stand-up; Comedy Description In a wide-ranging interview, the star explains why he’s returning to stand-up and the big screen, why he regrets leaving, and why it’s hard to watch himself in “Raw” these days. Creator Daniel Dorsa Source https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/26/movies/eddie-murphy.html Publisher nytimes.com File
Subject Flim; Television Show; Dwayne Johnson Description LaRay saw a lack of shows from the perspective of Black men and decided to create his own. Creator Jonathan Landrum Source http://www.elpasoinc.com/news/ap_wire/us/tv-show-johnson-takes-glimpse-into-black-male-perspective/article_aac7f819-cbeb-55a2-b5ce-6d95958609a7.html Publisher elpasoinc.com File
Subject Annual Film Festival For Black Men Description BHERC’s Reel Black Men film festival made its online debut in 2020 amid the pandemic and continues the format for the 2021 festival. Creator WI Web Staff Source https://www.washingtoninformer.com/bherc-to-host-24th-annual-reel-black-men-short-film-festival/ Publisher washingtoninformer.com File