Plus, get your Blaxploitation classic on with the new "Black Netflix" and "Hamilton" actor says that cast statement to Pence was not harassment.
"13th" analyzes the criminalization of African-Americans, the U.S. prison boom, and their connections to the 13th Amendment.
Hillary Clinton has taken the lead over Donald Trump in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania.
Chris Rock should be laughing all the way to the bank today because he just broke a pretty impressive financial record with Netflix, and audiences will reap the benefits with endless bouts of laughter. It may be hard to believe, but it’s been eight long years since Rock did stand-up comedy, but with the help […]
After the premiere of Marvel's Luke Cage on Netflix, a lot of White fans of the comic book series have complained about the show being "too Black," even calling it racist.
Nia Long is the prime example of how to bounce back when you are faced with a setback. After her summer series Uncle Buck, co-starring Mike Epps, was swiftly cancelled after only airing a handful of episodes, she has been adding to her resume constantly. Aside from the Lifetime network remake of Beaches which also […]
As his time in office comes closer to an end, the rush to create and release films about President Obama’s life is emerging faster than ever. A few weeks ago saw the debut of the John Legend produced film Southside With You, which focused on Barack and Michelle’s first date. Now there is a new […]
If you are a die-hard fan of Spike Lee Joints (and really, who isn’t) then this round of news is about to make your whole day. It was exactly 30 years ago that Spike Lee made his directorial, feature film debut with the beautiful, black-and-white love story She’s Gotta Have It. The film centered on […]
Janelle Monae joins the long list of artists contributing to the soundtrack of Netflix's new series The Get Down.
The suit claims law enforcement officers 'employed unconstitutional tactics to disturb, disrupt, infringe upon, and criminalize.'
Netflix’s new series The Get Down is set to premiere on August 12, and we’re finally able to hear some of the show’s soundtrack. After releasing his #BlackLivesMatter ballad “How Many,” Miguel releases his contribution to The Get Down soundtrack which is fittingly-titled “Cadillac.” Inspired by Hot Chocolate’s “Heaven In The Backseat Of My Cadillac,” Miguel […]
You've binge-watched the fourth season of 'Orange Is the New Black' and now there's a big hole in your rotation. Now what are you gonna do? Director Baz Luhrman has an idea. 'The Great Gatsby' director has teamed up with Netflix for a project called The Get Down, and they're getting ready to take you waaay back to Bronx life in the '70s.
