For decades, film and TV financing has been a world reserved for a select few with deep connections to Hollywood’s inner circle. Jon Gosier, founder and CEO of FilmHedge, is determined to change that narrative, and he’s doing it from Atlanta, not Beverly Hills. Launched in 2020, FilmHedge is a fintech platform that provides private […]
If you know Black TV and film, you know Glynn Turman. This man is Black Hollywood royalty, a face and a name that’s graced our screens for more than six decades. Now, Turman is finally getting his official flowers: on July 10, he received his very own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, right […]
Dr. Daniel Hale Williams (1856–1931) was a man far ahead of his time — a visionary Black surgeon who not only mended hearts but broke barriers in American medicine. Born in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, Williams grew up during an era when opportunities for Black people were painfully scarce. After his father’s death, young Daniel apprenticed as […]
Regina King’s story is the kind of true-life script that young dreamers everywhere need to read. Born in Los Angeles in 1971, Regina’s early life was rooted in modest beginnings, raised by a single mother, Gloria King, who taught her and her sister Reina the value of hard work and self-belief. At just 14, Regina […]
ESPN has revealed the nominees and honorees for the 11th annual Sports Humanitarian Awards, recognizing athletes, teams, leagues, and sports industry figures who have made significant positive impacts in society. The prestigious event is set to take place in Hollywood at the Ray Dolby Ballroom on July 15. It will air as part of ESPN’s […]
