Hidden Figures, is a bestselling biography entitled “Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race” written by Margot Lee Shetterly. And it was recently turned into a Hollywood movie revealing the untold true story of three brilliant African-American women, Katherine Johnson (Taraji Henson), Dorothy … [Read more...]
14 Blackbusters to Watch Before the Year Is Out
[tps_header] Already, it's been a great year for black films and television series (The Roots remake, Underground, The Breaks). But, we have to admit, some of the most anticipated black movie projects are just around the corner. So schedule your date night, and support these black films. Remember, we can't complain about representation when we don't show up. 13 … [Read more...]
Roots Remake Breaks Records and 6 Other Blackbusters to Watch
[tps_header] When I saw the promos for the A&E’s reboot of the Roots mini-series, I immediately thought, “Why not run this for Black History Month.” Further perplexing, the miniseries debuted over Memorial Day week at that. I mean there are cookouts, the NBA playoffs and the kickoff to the usual summer shenanigans; surely people would rather flock to more fun-filled, far … [Read more...]