Subject Rasheed Newson; Black Queer Creative; Bel-Air Description Bel-Air is the latest remake to make it to television. What started as a mock trailer by Morgan Cooper went viral and quickly turned into a Peacock original. One member of the team that brought this reimagining of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air to life […]
Subject Tristan Wilds; Stereotypes; TMZ Description Tristan “Mack” Wilds is sick and tired of the way the media and others unfairly profile black males, and he wants to blow these misconceptions to smithereens in a new Discovery+ show. Tristan, who starred in “The Wire,” joined “TMZ Live” Wednesday to […]
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 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 Libraries; Television; Jepardy! Description The New York Public Library is throwing its support behind the effort to make LeVar Burton the permanent host of “Jeopardy!” Creator Olafimihan Oshin Source https://thehill.com/homenews/media/548275-the-new-york-public-library-endorses-levar-burton-for-jeopardy-host?rl=1 Publisher thehill.com File
Subject White Supremacy; Television; HBO Description All The Brutes Docuseries; Raoul Peck’s four-part docuseries takes a scorching, brilliant ride through the history of white supremacy. Creator Alissa Wilkinson Source https://www.vox.com/22373647/exterminate-all-the-brutes-review-hbo Publisher vox.com File
Subject Comics; Marvel; Disney; Entertainment Description Exclusive Deal For Wakanda Co-Writer; The Walt Disney Company has extended its relationship with Black Panther director and co-writer Ryan Coogler. Creator Mike Fleming Jr Source https://deadline.com/2021/02/black-panther-ryan-coogler-wakanda-series-disney-plus-exclusive-disney-television-deal-proximity-media-1234684707/?fbclid=IwAR35U2UaDWbe9pUHxRxt3zBatL5uIEQl1Cfl_D9ZpJZyBanesNmyyr2HFLk Publisher deadline.com File
Subject Family Recipe, Thanksgiving; Black Actor Description The actor had some help from his best friend, chef Rosecleer-Marie, in the new Grey Goose Holiday Best video series. Creator Claudia Harmata Source https://people.com/food/watch-insecures-jay-ellis-attempt-to-make-his-moms-thanksgiving-dumpling-recipe-in-his-own-kitchen/ Publisher people.com File
Subject Unforgettable Moment; SNL; Legacy Description Eddie Murphy will always be considered one of the most extraordinary talents featured on Saturday Night Live. However, the comedian’s first appearance on the show was largely forgettable. Creator Corey Irwin Source https://ultimateclassicrock.com/eddie-murphy-first-episode/ Publisher ultimateclassicrock.com File
Subject TV Classic; Possible Reboot, Black Television Description Jaleel White, the former star of the ABC 1990s hit sitcom Family Matters, has been promoting his new podcast, “Ever After,” and the topic of rebooting the classic series came up. White admitted a reboot would be very welcomed by […]