Republicans have consistently done their best to rig elections in their favor, often at the expense of black voters. If it’s not racially biased gerrymandering it’s closing polling stations in predominately black neighborhoods. Despite their best efforts, one Texas man would not be deterred from exercising his right…
At the start of the week I asked you, the readers who are always right and absolutely never wrong, for your air fryer recommendations. As I said before, I’m a novice—I’ve never air fried anything, even if I have baked, which effectively yields the same results without making your food taste dryer.
Grammy-winning, Oscar-nominated singer and actress Mary J. Blige will serve as the ambassador for the 2020 American Black Film Festival (ABFF), taking place in Miami Beach from June 17–21.
Blige will headline an in-depth conversation about her music career, transitioning into film and TV, and her life journey, according to MSN.com. “So many incredibly talented black filmmakers have come out of the American Black Film Festival, many of whom I’ve had the pleasure to work with and many I can’t wait to collaborate with,” she said in a statement. “As an actress and producer, there couldn’t be a more important event to be a part of. I am a longtime supporter and admirer of ABFF and I am honored to be an ambassador and continue to help foster new talent.”
Past ambassadors include Idris Elba, Tracee Ellis Ross, Regina Hall, Jay Ellis, Morris Chestnut, Omari Hardwick, and Common. ABFF celebrates black filmmakers and promotes diversity in film and TV. In its 24th year, the festival has expanded its program to include the John Singleton Award for Best First Feature Film and initiatives focused on health (“ABFF Fit”) and social impact centered on the black LGBTQIA community (“ABFF Pride”).
Blige is booked and busy. This year she will star in Dreamworks’ Trolls World Tour movie, MGM’s Aretha Franklin biopic, Respect, and the Power spin-off series, Power Book II: Ghost, as Monet. She is also currently in the production phase for an untitled documentary directed by Vanessa Roth about her legendary life and career, under her production company, Blue Butterfly.
With eight multiplatinum albums, nine Grammy Awards, two Academy Award nominations, two Golden Globe Award nominations, Blige has always served as a figure of inspiration and empowerment through her music and films.
It’s hard to believe that it’s been 10 years since the affordable care act was officially signed. In the time we’ve seen the Avengers catch Thanos’ hands, Thanos catch the Avengers’ hands and Lex Luthor actually became President of the United States. While the last decade has increased access to healthcare coverage,…
