EEW BUZZ EDITORS 10/24/26 EEW BUZZ EDITORS 10/24/26

Sherri Shepherd Makes Broadway History by Doing It Afraid

Faith carried Sherri Shepherd through fear onto “The View.” Now she is Broadway’s first female Genie in “Aladdin,” through Jan. 3, 2027.

EEW BUZZ EDITORS 10/23/26 EEW BUZZ EDITORS 10/23/26

‘God With Us’ Sets the Nativity in Modern Black America, Premieres at Maryland Megachurch

Jimmy Jenkins’ modern-day Nativity premieres Oct. 24 at First Baptist Church of Glenarden before opening in select theaters Nov. 13.

EEW BUZZ EDITORS 10/23/26 EEW BUZZ EDITORS 10/23/26

Gizelle Bryant Draws on Life as a Pastor’s Wife for New BET Drama ‘Church Wives’

Gizelle Bryant, who once served as first lady of Baltimore’s Empowerment Temple, stars in and executive produces BET’s new megachurch drama “Church Wives,” premiering Nov. 4.

EEW BUZZ EDITORS 10/15/26 EEW BUZZ EDITORS 10/15/26

Tyler Perry Takes Netflix to Church With ‘The Gospel of Christmas’

Fantasia and Tank star in Tyler Perry’s The Gospel of Christmas, a Netflix holiday drama with CeCe Winans, Yolanda Adams and music by Kirk Franklin. Nov. 11.

EEW BUZZ EDITORS 9/19/26 EEW BUZZ EDITORS 9/19/26

Faith, Family and Film: Victoria Monai Richards Makes Directorial Debut

At 22, Victoria Monai Richards co-wrote, directed and stars in Search Party: Where’s PawPaw?, a faith-rooted family comedy with Tichina Arnold and Tommy Davidson.

EEW BUZZ EDITORS 6/27/26 EEW BUZZ EDITORS 6/27/26

Forgiveness Did What Revenge Couldn't: A Review of Netflix's "The Polygamist"

Netflix's South African hit "The Polygamist" is messier than it is great. But what it says about bitterness, revenge, and forgiveness is worth your time.

Empowering Everyday Women 7/15/25 Empowering Everyday Women 7/15/25

Tyler Perry's Ruth & Boaz: A Modern Take On Biblical Love Set for Netflix

Tyler Perry’s Ruth & Boaz, a modern retelling of the biblical love story, premieres Sept. 26 on Netflix with Serayah, Lepley, and Phylicia Rashad.

EEW BUZZ EDITORS 6/7/25 EEW BUZZ EDITORS 6/7/25

“Sinners” Exalts the Ancestors, But What About Jesus?

Sinners dazzles on screen, but its greatest flaw is unmistakable: it elevates ancestral rootwork above Christ, a choice that should give Black Christian viewers real pause.

EEW BUZZ EDITORS 6/7/25 EEW BUZZ EDITORS 6/7/25

Review: Tyler Perry’s Straw — Black Motherhood, Mental Health, and the Truths We Still Don’t Want to Hear

This isn’t the usual Perry melodrama—Straw digs deeper, asking what happens when strength isn’t enough and sisterhood becomes survival.

EEW BUZZ EDITORS 1/23/24 EEW BUZZ EDITORS 1/23/24

Spotlight on Diversity: A Breakthrough Year for African American Talent at the 2024 Oscars

This year's nominations herald a new chapter of inclusivity and representation, with a noteworthy celebration of African American artists who have captivated audiences with their riveting performances and storytelling prowess.

Empowering Everyday Women 1/20/24 Empowering Everyday Women 1/20/24

Echoes of Innocence: The Crusade Against Child Trafficking in 'Sound of Freedom'

"Sound of Freedom" is a poignant cinematic portrayal that shines an unwavering spotlight on the grim underworld of child sex trafficking.

Empowering Everyday Women 1/14/24 Empowering Everyday Women 1/14/24

A New Shade of Empowerment: 'The Color Purple' Reimagined

Blitz Bazawule’s reimagining of "The Color Purple" emerges as a musical ode to resilience, celebrating the journey of a woman who overcomes sexual assault and domestic abuse to find her voice.

Empowering Everyday Women 1/14/24 Empowering Everyday Women 1/14/24

Rustin Unveiled: The Intersection of Civil Rights and Acceptance in a Modern Retrospective

Bayard Rustin's formidable journey as an openly gay Black Civil Rights leader and his tireless pursuit for racial equality is at last celebrated on the silver screen.

EEW BUZZ EDITORS 1/14/24 EEW BUZZ EDITORS 1/14/24

'Killers of the Flower Moon': A Five-Star Historical Epic Echoing the Black American Experience

This riveting adaptation of David Grann’s 2017 non-fiction book does more than recount a tale of wealth and deceit; it draws poignant parallels to the struggles that define the Black experience in America—particularly resonant with the historical tribulations of "Little Africa" which is briefly highlighted through imagery in the film.