Arts & Culture

The Reel Divas. Twenty Black women from television and film.
N. Jamiyla Chisholm  Oct 18, 2019 1:10PM EDT

Atlanta-Based Reel Divas Collective Forms to Boost Black Women in Film and TV

Twenty successful women of color, from TV and film, unite to help Black women take over the Hollywood of the South.
Nancy Kwan. Scene featuring Asian woman wearing hat with pink flowers and elaborate costume with a bra fan, in a restaurant.
N. Jamiyla Chisholm  Oct 18, 2019 12:31PM EDT

New Book Examines the Chinese Experience in Hollywood

Oscar-nominated director Arthur Dong presents “Hollywood Chinese,” which explores 100 years of history, from stereotypes to accomplishments.
Richard Samuel Roberts photograph. Black and white photo of Black toddler in a white dress and white socks, sitting on a tricycle.
N. Jamiyla Chisholm  Oct 16, 2019 4:39PM EDT

New Exhibit of Richard Samuel Roberts' Photos Aims to Bring Black History to Life

Harlem South: A View Through the Lens will feature photographs from Roberts, who documented Black lives in the 1920s and 1930s, plus performances inspired by his work.
The State of Working America Podcast.” Black woman wearing headphones with hair in high bun and Latinx man wearing head phones with short with short light curly hair.
N. Jamiyla Chisholm  Oct 16, 2019 1:18PM EDT

Debut Episode of Economic Policy Institute's Podcast Tackles Racial Wealth Gap

Host Pedro da Costa and EPI’s Valerie Wilson jump feet first into the tough conversation about race and wealth in America.
A brown and peach sign has the words "Slave Play" and a recommendation of 17+
Juan Michael Porter II  Oct 15, 2019 10:11AM EDT

Despite the Hype, I Hated 'Slave Play' [Op-Ed]

Black theater writer Juan Michael Porter II isn’t buying the hype about playwright Jeremy O. Harris’ controversial Broadway hit.
Blossom Brown. Black trans woman with long brown hair wearing dark colored dress holding a microphone.
N. Jamiyla Chisholm  Oct 11, 2019 3:08PM EDT

Black Trans Activist and Actress Blossom C. Brown Reclaims Her Time at CNN's Equality Town Hall

After watching question after question exclude Black trans people, she stole the mic and told CNN, “You have erased Black trans women for the last time!”
Nina Yang Bongiovi. Asian American woman with long dark hair wearing black tuxedo jacket and black top.
N. Jamiyla Chisholm  Oct 11, 2019 1:10PM EDT

‘Godfather of Harlem’ Producer Nina Yang Bongiovi Has No Time for Naysayers

She asks the doubters: “Is it hard for you to support an Asian American doing well in Hollywood?”
Rihanna. Black woman with hair pulled back and long bangs wearing a tan colored jacket and white shirt with long green nails.
N. Jamiyla Chisholm  Oct 10, 2019 2:05PM EDT

Rihanna Pulls No Political Punches in Vogue Cover Story

“You came in and murdered the real Americans,” she said of the original European immigrants.
Simone Leigh, Amy Sherald and Lorna Simpson: Three Black women in black shirts look at the camera.
N. Jamiyla Chisholm  Oct 9, 2019 5:44PM EDT

How Three Superstar Black Women Artists Take Up Space

Simone Leigh, Amy Sherald and Lorna Simpson break down how Black people are shifting the narrative in the art world.
"The Green Book" cover art (1940) and black and white photograph featuring the name "Philando Castile."
N. Jamiyla Chisholm  Oct 9, 2019 2:36PM EDT

Photographer Jonathan Calm Updates 'The Green Book'

The artist is creating a new archive that explores what it means to drive while Black in America today.
Red cursive lettering reads "El Detour" on white background.
N. Jamiyla Chisholm  Oct 8, 2019 2:40PM EDT

Pandora Debuts New Station in Honor of Hispanic Heritage Month

Streaming station “El Detour” features genre-bending Latinx artists.
Diahann Carroll. Middle-age Black woman with shoulder length brown hair wearing geometric print top and glasses.
N. Jamiyla Chisholm  Oct 4, 2019 3:35PM EDT

Trailblazing Actress Diahann Carroll Passes Away at Age 84

The actress, renowned for her glamour, broke ground during her lifelong TV, film and theater career. 
Aretha Franklin. Cynthia Erivo. One photo of an older Black woman with short hair and jewels. Another photo of a younger Black woman with short natural hair wearing coral colored dress.
N. Jamiyla Chisholm  Oct 4, 2019 12:52PM EDT

Cynthia Erivo Set to Embody the Queen of Soul in ‘Genius: Aretha’

The “Harriet” actress will star as the late vocal powerhouse in the next installment of National Geographic’s “Genius” series.

 
R.Kelly. Black man with short hair wearing dark gray suit.
N. Jamiyla Chisholm  Oct 3, 2019 1:16PM EDT

New York Judge Denies R. Kelly Bail

The performer, who is in jail on a series of sexual assault charges, was deemed a flight risk.
"Bitter Root" comics panel shows Black people with weapons in lush, colorful surroundings
N. Jamiyla Chisholm  Oct 3, 2019 11:28AM EDT

Comics Series 'Bitter Root' Gets Sweet Hollywood Adaptation

Ryan Coogler will helm the project, which follows a Black family fighting supernatural evil in New York City.
Nina Simone. Black and white photo of a Black woman in dress with large-gauge white netting sits at a piano.
N. Jamiyla Chisholm  Oct 2, 2019 12:21PM EDT

Nina Simone's Treasured Childhood Home Will Be Rehabilitated

After years of working to preserve the place where the iconic singer discovered music, a coalition of organizations has raised enough money to restore the home.
Ling comic. Illustration of young Chinese-American girl with facial birthmarks wearing a blue hat.
N. Jamiyla Chisholm  Oct 1, 2019 2:29PM EDT

In 'Ling,' The Chinese-American Hero's Superpower is Being Normal

Creators Dennis Liu and Marie Iida say the star of their new comic series is no model minority.
Jessey Norman. Black woman wearing gold headband and gold jacket.
N. Jamiyla Chisholm  Oct 1, 2019 1:15PM EDT

Jessye Norman Dies at Age 74

The renowned soprano’s career ran across five decades.
Braceros. Older Latinx men wearing workers hats and dark-colored tops.
N. Jamiyla Chisholm  Sep 30, 2019 4:23PM EDT

New Monument Honors Mexican Braceros

The Bracero Monument in Los Angeles pays tribute to the 4.5 million Mexican nationals who crossed the border to help the U.S. mitigate labor shortages caused by World War II.
Dominique Jackson. Black woman with long reddish brown hair wearing dark dress.
N. Jamiyla Chisholm  Sep 30, 2019 1:56PM EDT

WATCH: Dominique Jackson Delivers Powerful Speech On Trans Women of Color

The “Pose” star at the Human Rights Campaign’s National Dinner: “You do not have the power to accept or tolerate me; I take that from you. You will respect me.”