Bryon Allen, a comedian-turned-business mogul, acquired the Weather Channel for $300 million through his company Entertainment Studios, according to reports. Entertainment Studios purchased the TV network’s parent company, Weather Group, from its previous owners: Comcast Corp.’s NBCUniversal and private equity firms Blackstone Group and Bain […]
Vanity Fair magazine celebrates the impact that “The Chi” creator Lena Waithe is making on the entertainment industry by featuring her on its latest cover. With a breakout TV series, a historic Emmy, and a propulsive role in Steven Spielberg’s #ReadyPlayerOne , screenwriter-producer-actress—and V.F. cover […]
On the court, former professional basketball player Baron Davis was a two-time NBA All-Star, McDonald’s All-American, and Andrei Kirilenko’s worst nightmare . Off the court, he’s an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and filmmaker. He recently guest starred in season three of Mozart In The Jungle , produced […]
Black Panther has sparked a cultural renaissance among African Americans pushing for more positive images and supporting afro-futurism . From an increase in sales of traditional African dress to events and applications centered around the movie, Black Panther has energized the African American community, but […]
Clementine Hunter, a self-taught artist who hailed from the Cane River region of Louisiana, gained fame for her artwork that depicted life in and around the Melrose Plantation. As one of the most notable folk artists of her time, she is the first Black artist […]
Trinidad and Tobago is out here making history! The Caribbean nation elected Paula Mae Weekes as its new president in January, making her the first black woman to hold the position. This week, Weekes was officially sworn in, replacing Anthony Carmona, according to TeleSur […]
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