Starring Outkast's André Benjamin (aka André 3000), the biopic about the life of the legendary Jimi Hendrix hit theaters later this year, and the official trailer has finally been released. The film, Jimi: All Is By My Side, follows the career moves made by Hendrix that take him from New York City to London, where he records his debut album, Are You Experienced. The film … [Read more...]
Lupita Nyong’o Named World’s Most Beautiful Person by People Magazine
Yesterday, People magazine released a their 2014 list of the world's "most beautiful" people, and I was thrilled to see Lupita Nyong'o named the world's "most beautiful" person. Our girl Lupita is surely on fire. Known to the world as the 31-year-old actress who has been catapulted to fame after her role in the 2013 film, "12 Years a Slave," Lupita has shown everyone that … [Read more...]
6 Traits Lupita Nyong’o has that Every Woman Should Want
With her ebony skin and flawless style, Lupita Nyong’o has graced the covers of major magazines, television and awards shows, and is probably still figuring out how all this happened in such a short span of time. Outside of being a major breakout star and industry darling, this gracious up-and-comer has already taught us many lessons in what it means to be a beautiful, strong … [Read more...]
“12 Years a Slave” to Become a Part of Public High School Curriculum
12 Years a Slave, the powerful, award-winning film depicting the true story of Solomon Northup, is going to be incorporated into public high school curriculums across the nation beginning September 2014. This is according to the National School Boards Association recent press release. Coordinated by former talk show host, Montel Williams, the initiative is a partnership … [Read more...]
Why Africans Should Care About Solomon Northup & 12 Years a Slave
In the spirit of Alex Haley’s Roots, the much talked-about film, Twelve Years A Slave, brings to life the autobiography of Solomon Northup, a free Black man from New York who was kidnapped in 1841 and sold away from his family into slavery. I first learned of this story while designing the Freedom House Museum, also known as the Alexandria Slave Pen. Northup’s captor was one of … [Read more...]