The Story of Roxanne Shanté Is Finally Being Told

Roxanne Shanté at Sway's Universe. Pioneers are often neglected. That's why it is with utmost grace to see Netflix bring Roxanne Shanté's Roxanne, Roxanne to life. The life of Hip-Hop would not have amounted to what it is today without Roxanne Shanté. 1984 marked the then 14-year old's career; this became the first time her remix, "Roxanne's Revenge" was…

ByBianca PaulinoMarch 31, 20180Comments

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Michael B. Jordan Set to Produce “The Liberators” a WWII Drama

Vibe The Liberators, the Hollywood Reporter set to hop in the producer’s chair for a World War II drama. The drama is based on an African American armored unit, the 761st Tank Battalion. An army unit that fought in WWII under the leadership of General George S. Patton, their service was during a time when segregation was…

ByNiaomi BlueMarch 29, 20180Comments

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Harlem’s Best Kept Secret, Dapper Dan is Getting His Own Biopic

Describe Dapper Dan in one word: legend! Dapper Dan has gone from Harlem’s best-kept fashion icon to an international fashion icon. Dapper Dan, a Harlem-based tailor, plays a key role in the fashion industry and in hip-hop. He is known for pioneering streetwear creations such as these: Mr. Dan, once ridiculed from major luxury brands such as…

ByKrystal WilliamsMarch 21, 20180Comments

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MEFeature: Alexandria Shipp Talks About Her Role as Abby in LOVE, SIMON

Photographed by Kathryn Prescott LOVE, SIMON is not your average coming of age movie. It’s also not your average high school movie. Let’s just say LOVE, SIMON isn’t average at all. Based on the book Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli, and directed by Greg Berlanti — LOVE, SIMON is the…

ByAdrianne McDonaldMarch 21, 20180Comments

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Women’s History Month: Ten Netflix Movies With Strong Women Leads You Need To Watch

Are you still wondering how to celebrate Women’s History Month? Relax. We got you covered. Take a warm bath, sit down with a glass of wine, grab some popcorn and turn on Netflix. Here is a list of our favorite movies, about every woman, for every woman, for you - the MEF wo(man). What Happened…

ByF SMarch 21, 20180Comments

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Ava DuVernay to Direct Upcoming DC Comic Film “The New Gods”

InStyle Director Ava DuVernay is reportedly set to start a new project. DuVernay next directional project is to direct screen film for DC’S "The New Gods", Deadline reported. DC’s comic "The New Gods" created by Jack Kirby, depicts the genesis of the villain Darkseid. Also being called “Fourth World”, this world was created after the world…

ByNiaomi BlueMarch 19, 20180Comments

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Black Indie Films by Black People is One of the Best Ways to Tell Authentic Black Narratives

Another major upstart of authentic Black creativity in film is welcomed Black people have been represented in American movies for a considerable amount of time now, but the recognition and reward for their talents have been sparse, specifically in the creative department. In the 90 years of the Oscars, Jordan Peele was made the first black…

ByKelvin CollinsMarch 14, 20180Comments

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Black Panther and the HBCU Diaspora Experience

We’ve been to Wakanda and back. We saw the beauty of our diversity and the complexity of our heritage. We saw: different ideologies, different upbringings but the same people. We’ve been to Wakanda, but we don’t have to snap back. Black Panther’s fantasy world may be closer than it seems. And we don’t need…

ByF SMarch 12, 20180Comments

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Lupita Nyong’o to Star in Movie Adaptation of Trevor Noah’s Book ‘Born A Crime’

If you're a fan of Trevor Noah, then you've probably heard mention of his mother through his infamous book, Born A Crime. If not through the novel then definitely on The Daily Show. Noah will be producing a film adaptation of the book by the same name. Greatly so, Noah expresses that he is ecstatic to…

ByBianca PaulinoMarch 6, 20180Comments

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Black Panther is Headed Towards a $1B Fortune: Beats out Lion King, Hunger Games, & E.T.

Disney-Marvel’s Black Panther has topped E.T. — The Extraterrestrial to become the 16th highest domestic release of all time in only two weeks. The Disney-Marvel blockbuster has grossed over $800 million dollars in sales already and is projected to become Marvel's second highest grossing film. We knew when Marvel first announced, Black Panther's solo movie, it was going to…

ByEndíaMarch 4, 20180Comments

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Watch the Trailer for Idris Elba’s Directorial Debut ‘Yardie’

Hollywood Actor and Producer Idris Elba has shared the first trailer for his directorial debut Yardie. Based on Victor Headley's novel by the same name, Yardie tells the story of a Jamaican man named "D" who, at a young age, watches the murder of his brother. He flees to London where he encounters the man who shot…

BySheri-kae McLeodFebruary 27, 20180Comments

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Ryan Coogler Speaks on the Alternate “Black Panther” Ending That Was Considered

For those of us who have seen Black Panther, we couldn't imagine the movie in any other way including the ending. Director Ryan Coogler reveals how the film almost ended. Photo via Mashable At the end of Black Panther, T'Challa (Chadwick Boseman) is seen taking his sister, Shuri (Letitia Wright) to where his uncle N'Jobu (Sterling K. Brown) and cousin…

ByKiara ManningFebruary 25, 20180Comments

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Michael B. Jordan Set to Produce “The Liberators” a WWII Drama

Harlem’s Best Kept Secret, Dapper Dan is Getting His Own Biopic

MEFeature: Alexandria Shipp Talks About Her Role as Abby in LOVE, SIMON

Women’s History Month: Ten Netflix Movies With Strong Women Leads You Need To Watch

Ava DuVernay to Direct Upcoming DC Comic Film “The New Gods”

Black Indie Films by Black People is One of the Best Ways to Tell Authentic Black Narratives

Black Panther and the HBCU Diaspora Experience

Lupita Nyong’o to Star in Movie Adaptation of Trevor Noah’s Book ‘Born A Crime’

Black Panther is Headed Towards a $1B Fortune: Beats out Lion King, Hunger Games, & E.T.

Watch the Trailer for Idris Elba’s Directorial Debut ‘Yardie’

Ryan Coogler Speaks on the Alternate “Black Panther” Ending That Was Considered

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