“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.