It was a historic Sunday evening all the way around. First, it was the 90th Academy Awards show, and then, there was the famous red carpet parade as the exquisite icing on the Oscar cake. The stars did not disappoint at the Dolby Theatre, blending old-Hollywood allure with hip, modern Hollywood glamour. Our African and…
Of all the major developments of the Information Age, data visualization has been one of the most significant. Edward Tufte, a prominent American scholar who has been studying examples of data visualization since they first appeared on cave paintings of the Paleolithic period, has said that science and art have something in common: they both…
What were you doing when you were 12? Egypt “Ify” Ufele, a remarkable 12-year-old from Queens, is CEO and designer of her own fashion line while tirelessly standing up against bullying. As if that weren’t impressive enough, she’s a Jr Ambassador of Peace for the United Nations and she teaches other kids how to follow…
‘Becoming’ is a word full of possibility and hope; it’s a word about change and transformation, filled with intention and creative energy. It is this word that Michelle Obama has chosen for the title of her forthcoming memoir. And as we continue to get new details about the book, we are becoming more and more…
When you think of a superhero, does a black middle-aged high school principal immediately come to mind? For most people, the answer is no, but for fans of Black Lightning, he’s exactly the kind of superhero we need. Jefferson Pierce a.k.a. Black Lightning is a lesser-known superhero from the DC comic books that first appeared…
The abolition of slavery in the United States is an important topic of discussion during African-American History Month. Although the abolitionist movement is often said to have started when the Mennonite and Quaker communities of Pennsylvania published a pamphlet condemning slavery in 1688, organized resistance by Africans was recorded as early as 1522. By the…
For a film as revolutionary and as successful as Black Panther, it’s no surprise that it also has a killer soundtrack. It’s not quite a traditional soundtrack in that it features both music from the film and music “inspired by” the film. Curated by Kendrick Lamar and Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith, Black Panther: The Album…
Filmmaker Ava DuVernay has had a lot of firsts. She was the first African-American woman to win the US Directing Award at Sundance, the first black female director to be nominated for a Golden Globe, and the first black female director to have her film nominated for the Best Picture Oscar. Now, with A Wrinkle…
The film Black Panther, part of the Marvel Comics Universe, is breaking global cinema records beyond expectation, and influential figures are taking notice about the positive messages young people can derive from this movie. Michelle Obama, former First Lady of the United States, took to Twitter to express her gratitude to the Black Panther production team…
In 2018, there will be more than one FIFA World Cup where the best national teams from around the world will match up for a shot at one of the most prestigious football awards in history. Everyone knows about the 2018 World Cup in Russia, which will kickoff in a few months; later in the…
Hollywood Actresses Facing Prison Time: Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin are better known for their respective roles in television hits such as “Desperate Housewives” and “Full House,” but they are now making headlines for their alleged roles in a very scandalous bribery affair involving university admissions for their daughters. Both actresses appeared before a federal judge in…
With the new Galaxy Fold, Samsung sends a warning to Apple: Innovation and quality hardware have been at the forefront of Apple’s success with the iPhone, and this is something that competitors such as Korean electronics giant Samsung are clearly aware of. Apple recently invited technology journalists to attend a product release conference that did…
The 2020 presidential race continues to heat up, with more and more Democratic candidates throwing their hats into the ring. But many voters are still keeping their eye on candidates who have not yet declared, including Stacy Abrams, the powerhouse almost-Governor of Georgia. In her gubernatorial run, Abrams had a strong platform centered around issues…
No Collusion? Mueller Report Fails to impress. The long-awaited report from the Office of Special Counsel was delivered without a hard finding of collusion between President Donald Trump and Russian officials. Disappointed Members of Congress, mostly Democrats, have already seen a deadline for the Attorney General to make the full report public come and go,…
