HBO has released the first trailer for their upcoming series,Ā Confirmation. The series will tell the story of Anita Hill (Kerry Washington) as she goes through the process of giving her testimony during Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’ confirmation hearings of his alleged sexual harassment.
The story of Kunta Kinte, Kizzy, Chicken George, and the rest of Alex Haley’s ancestors is now being rebooted by the History Channel. The trailer has just been released, giving a first look at the newer adaptation of the classic story.
Everyone keeps asking why there aren’t more Black STEM students and professionals.Ā But few are discussing the difficulties faced by first-generation Black students. I am not shy about my experiences as an engineering student at the University of Southern California and STEM professional in Orange County,Ā California. To put it lightly, it wasn’t fun. Actually, it was […]
Among many things, Chicago is known for its food. It has its own style of pizza, hot dogs and mild sauce is a part of the city’s DNA. While people travel to the Second City from all over the world for experience the Taste of Chicago, Chicago Restaurant Week is meant more for the locals […]
Hampton University brings more diversity to its campus as itĀ welcomes itsĀ first LGBTQ organization. On February 4, 2016, the students at Hampton University heard that the first LGBTQ organization had been approved by administration. Itās called Mosaic, which is an acronym for āMotivating Open-Minded Social Acceptance and Inspiring Change.ā This group will be a safe space […]
For a decade, Don Cheadle has been tied to the Miles Davis biopic entitledĀ Miles Ahead. Ever since he was chosen to play the famous jazz musician in 2006, Davis has worked tirelesslyĀ to bring the beautiful, complex image he crafted in his mind onto the big screen. It even led to him becoming the film’s director.
A solid congratulation is in order for rapper Wale. On Tuesday, January 12, Wale became the first rapper to ever open a State of the Union address.
For the first time in the series, TLCās āSay Yes to the Dress: Atlantaā will be featuring a transgender bride in search of the perfect gown for the wedding of her dreams. The lucky lady? Precious Davis, an activist from the Hyde Park neighborhood in Chicago. In the new episode which airs on Friday, she […]
One coffee shop is serving diversity to the comic book scene. Philadelphiaās Amalgam Comics & Coffeehouse is the first black-woman owned coffee shop on the East Coast.
Fans of Democratic presidential nominee Bernie Sanders have taken #FeelTheBern to new levels with a year-long thirst-trap.
Everyone is freaking out after Steve Harvey announced the wrong winner of the Miss UniverseĀ pageant on Sunday evening. This is probably the first time that ever happened. This year was also the first time a contestant wore dreadlocks in the Miss World competition. Suffice it to say, it was an exciting weekendĀ in the pageant world.
Women in the United States Marines will now have the ability to wear twisted and locked hairstyles during their service.
