I stumbled across a Facebook post a couple of weeks ago and found the topic so interesting I had to write about it. The post was in response to all the praise pouring in for rap’s new super couple, Remy Ma and Papoose. It questioned why black folks were acting like we had never seen a happy black couple before. It read as follows: “My Remy and Papoose assessment: Truth be … [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...]
Why We Need More “Best Man Holiday” Images
I absolutely loved the Best Man Holiday. How often do we see strong black couples, steamy black love scenes and beautiful black families on the big screen? I found it to be a refreshing reminder of the importance of friendship, love and honesty in relationships. With all of the negative images of us in the new reality TV craziness, we don’t often get the opportunity to see … [Read more...]