Jill Scott to Step Into the Role of Gospel Icon Mahalia Jackson The film “Mahalia!” will be produced by contemporary music makers Jamie Foxx and Queen Latifah. N. Jamiyla Chisholm Aug 13, 2020 1:00PM EDT
Essence and Queen Latifah Unveil $20 Million Fund for Artists of Color The Essence Creators and Makers Fund will support artists who make content for women of color. Sameer Rao Jul 12, 2018 11:58AM EDT
'Girls Trip' Earns Estimated $30+ Million in Opening Weekend The raunchy comedy is headlined by four Black actresses and was crafted by a Black creative team. Sameer Rao Jul 24, 2017 11:17AM EDT
Queen Latifah, Jill Scott to Star in Lifetime's Water Crisis Drama, 'Flint' Critics previously accused producers of Whitewashing for casting Cher in a lead role. Sameer Rao Apr 14, 2017 1:43PM EDT
Queen Latifah, Wendell Pierce Team Up For Master P Biopic “King of the South” will film in New Orleans this summer. Kenrya Rankin Mar 29, 2017 1:56PM EDT
Denzel Washington, Issa Rae Earn American Black Film Festival Honors The film veteran and rising television star were just two of several Black Hollywood figures recognized at the ceremony. Sameer Rao Feb 23, 2017 11:26AM EST
