We Were Here and We Matter... Lamar and I had the pleasure of attending the grand opening ceremony of the Kinsey Collection exhibit on Friday March 8, 2013 at the Epcot Center at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla. This exhibit contains 40 pieces of a larger collection of African American art, artifacts, documents, books, and more. The collection belongs to a lovely couple, … [Read more...]
Entertainment
A ‘Good Times’ Movie May Be Coming to a Theater Near You
What could be more “Dyn-o-mite" than catching an episode of Good Times on television? How about a movie? No need to re-read that. You saw clearly. Yes, a Good Times movie! Should we be excited or should we be concerned? Is making a “feature film” even a good idea? According to Deadline, as reported by our favorite film blog Shadow & Act, Sony Pictures and Scott Rudin … [Read more...]
Disney Dreamers Academy: Celebrities Show Teens that Their Dreams Can Come True
What if you had a dream, but you didn't know how to make it come true or if it was even possible? What if you knew you were destined for something big in life, but you didn't know how you were going to make it happen? What if your current circumstances seemed so insurmountable, that you didn't know how to overcome them in order to work on your dreams. I am quite sure that … [Read more...]
BMWK TV: Three Tips for Dreaming Big with Movie Producer Will Packer
Will Packer, producer of the blockbuster film, Act Like a Lady Think Like a Man was at Walt Disney World this past weekend for the 6th annual Disney Dreamers Academy. Click play below to hear Will give us three tips for dreaming big! For more Disney Dreamers Academy coverage click here. … [Read more...]
Disney Dreamers Academy: 10 Things You Need to Know about Achieving Your Dreams
Yesterday was the opening celebration and kickoff of the 2013 Disney Dreamers Academy. Disney has partnered with Steve Harvey and Essence magazine to provide 100 teens from across the country with the unique opportunity to harness the power of their dreams through life changing workshops and motivational talks from celebrities and successful professionals that are a the top of … [Read more...]
Sisters Tia and Tamera Mowry on the Cover of April’s Issue of Essence Magazine
For those who haven’t gotten their hands on a copy just yet, April’s issue of Essence Magazine has got us anxiously awaiting the mail carrier and eyeing magazine racks at our local stores. Why? Because the issue is filled with great stories, one of our favorites being centered on the two beautiful women that are gracing the cover --- Tia and Tamera Mowry! In the April issue of … [Read more...]
What Happens When The Scandal Is Real?
She is gorgeous, smart, powerful, confident, and undoubtedly fabulous. You want to love her, you are on her team, and you feel for her when she suffers. There’s just one thing. She is sleeping with a married man. That’s right, he’s married. And, not only is he married, but he has kids. Who does she think she is, and how did she get caught up in this mess? Our girl, Kerry … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Founding Members of the ‘We Are Doc McStuffins’ Movement Appear on Disney Junior
This month Disney Junior has joined in on the celebration of Black History Month with the debut of “We Are Doc McStuffins” interstitials. These interstitials feature Doc McStuffins the young African-American girl who “aspires to be a doctor like her mom,” as well as three “real life African-American female physicians. The "real life" physicians share what their jobs entail and … [Read more...]
Program Alert: Lifetime to Air Betty & Coretta Starring Mary J. Blige and Angela Bassett
It’s been said for years that behind every great man there is a great woman. Is there truth behind this saying? I would say so. Is it always true? I can’t argue that it is. But, I can argue that some of our greatest male leaders have been fortunate enough to lead with the strength of a good woman standing by their side. That’s one of the reasons why our nation is so in love … [Read more...]
Box Tops for Education: 10 Things Every Parent Should Know about Supporting Their Child’s Education
Last Thursday, I had an absolutely wonderful time at the Box Tops for Education Town Hall that was held on the campus of Spelman College. And one might think that my excitement about the evening was due to meeting husband and wife team and celebrities, Boris Kodjoe and Nicole Ari Parker, in person. And the groupie in me is not going to lie...I was pretty excited to meet them. … [Read more...]
REVIEW: GMC’s For Richer or Poorer Starring Rockmond Dunbar and LeToya Luckett
Love, honesty, challenges, commitment, disappointment, and good times – that’s what the new sitcom, “For Richer or Poorer,” is all about. Based on the hit gospel play produced exclusively for television, “For Richer or Poorer” is a GMC original series that looks at the complexities involved when a happily married couple faces financial challenges that force expectations to … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Must See Television Comedy Show ‘Family Time’ Premieres Tonight
If you haven’t already you may want to set your DVRs. Throughout the years we have watched black families entertain us on our television screens. From the Jeffersons, to the Huxtables, the Winslows, the Banks, and the Rocks (and that’s just a small handful), through the power of scripts and great casting, we have had the opportunity to laugh and have even had our thinking … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Beyonce Sings National Anthem at 2013 Inauguration
The singer heats up Washington with performance of "Star-Spangled Banner." Did you enjoy hearing Beyonce sing the National Anthem as much as we did? … [Read more...]
Shawty NO: Controversial Reality Show Gets Canceled
Critics of the controversial “reality” show “All My Babies' Mamas',” starring rapper Shawty Lo can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that the show will no longer make its way to the television screen. All My Babies' Mamas', which was set to appear on Oxygen, was expected to follow Shawty Lo, his 11 children, and their mothers — all 10 of them. On Tuesday January 15th, the … [Read more...]
REVIEW: The Real Husbands of Hollywood Premiere Brings Lots of Laughs
Fist fights, name dropping, jealousy, lawsuits and falling out with best friends is pretty standard fare in today’s reality shows. The Real Husbands of Hollywood packed all this and more into tonight’s half-hour premiere on BET. But unlike the Real Housewives or Love and Hip Hop, the on-screen “drama” was strictly comedy. Comedian Kevin Hart stars in the “mockumentary” which … [Read more...]