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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Phyllis Hyman was a formidable vocal talent, blessed with a velvet voice, towering stage presence, and an emotional depth that resonated with audiences across genres. Born in Philadelphia in 1949, she...
On June 25, 2009, the world was stunned by news that felt too heavy to believe: Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, was dead at just 50. Sixteen years later, the pain of that loss still lingers, but so...
The R&B world is mourning the loss of Walter Scott, a founding member of the legendary group The Whispers, whose passing was confirmed today, June 27. Scott died at age 81, following a six-month...
Anfernee Simons has always charted his own course, on and off the court. Born in 1999 in Longwood, Florida, Simons grew up in a loving, faith-driven home with parents Charles and Tameka, who named him...