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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Trending on Twitter: The Krusty Krab vs The Chum Bucket Meme Goes Viral

Nickelodeon's hit cartoon Spongebob Squarepants has been the source of many internet memes. The most recent is the Chum Bucket vs. the Krusty Krab. For those who don't know, Spongebob works at the Krusty Krab which is the more superior restaurant to the Chum Bucket. Users on Twitter have been using the Krusty Krab as the blueprint for the…

BySheri-kae McLeodMarch 20, 20180Comments

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Didn’t She Tell You That She Was A Savage? Snapchat Loses $800 Million After Disturbing Rihanna Post

Why Don't People Know Not To Phuck With Rih? Rihanna has been clapping back at celebrities, sites, haters, and anyone else who dare come for the icon since she first became a star. Snapchat did the stupidest thing ever (aside from making every user flee to Instagram stories after their horrid update), they insulted RIHANNA at the highest level. Sanpchat…

ByEndíaMarch 20, 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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“Rapture” Trailers With Nas, Dave East & T.I Out Now

Earlier this year, Netflix announced a new rap documentary series called Rapture. A first look at the series, premiering on March 30, is here! From Mass Appeal, Rapture stares directly into the bright light that hip-hop culture shines on the world and doesn’t blink. Throughout 8 episodes, and featuring a diverse swath of artists -- Nas and Dave…

BySheri-kae McLeodMarch 17, 20180Comments

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MEFExclusive: Meet Alus: The Female Aladdin Taking The World By Storm

In 2018, women have been making their presence known. From Issa Rae being the first female to host the CFDA Awards in years , and Cardi B’s stellar track record for 2017, it’s obvious: Women are on a roll. About Alus Recording artist Alus is the newest woman to add to the extensive list of successful…

ByNaosha GreggMarch 17, 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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Issa Rae Will Host the CFDA Awards This Summer

Guess who's back again?! Actress, author, and producer Issa Rae is back at it again! Earlier in March, the iconic Council of Fashion Designers of America announced that Rae would be hosting the ceremony this year. According to Vogue , the award ceremony not only has a new host but also has…

ByNaosha GreggMarch 10, 20180Comments

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Barack and Michelle Obama Are In Advanced Talks to Produce Netflix Series

The New York Times has reported that the Obamas are in advanced negotiations to produce new Netflix series. They have been pretty quiet as of late, but they appear to be making their way into the spotlight again. The deal is not yet final, but no other president has ever made such a deal like this…

ByKelvin CollinsMarch 9, 20180Comments

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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

Didn’t She Tell You That She Was A Savage? Snapchat Loses $800 Million After Disturbing Rihanna Post

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

“Rapture” Trailers With Nas, Dave East & T.I Out Now

MEFExclusive: Meet Alus: The Female Aladdin Taking The World By Storm

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

Black Panther and the HBCU Diaspora Experience

Issa Rae Will Host the CFDA Awards This Summer

Barack and Michelle Obama Are In Advanced Talks to Produce Netflix Series

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