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...]
How Can We See More Black Love on Film?
Recently I went to my local library to see a documentary on the history of Black Love in film. The 2011 documentary called Reel Black Love, directed and produced by Darryl Pitts of Chicago, features dozens of interviews with famed actors, actresses, and professionals in the film industry discussing the many ups and downs of Black cinema. What intrigued me the most was to see a … [Read more...]
Nine-Year-Old Becomes Youngest Oscar Nominee in Academy History
During the Academy Awards nomination announcements on Thursday, it was revealed that 9-year-old, Quvenzhane Wallis would became the youngest Best Actress nominee in history. Her role in the Sundance film, Beasts of the Southern Wild, earned an Oscar nomination for Best Actress in a Leading Role in the 85th annual Academy Awards. Wallis auditioned for the role of Hushpuppy … [Read more...]