Rick Famuyiwa in Talks to Direct Dwayne Johnson-Produced ‘Son of Shaolin’
*Rick Famuyiwa, director of the breakout indie hit “Dope,” is in negotiations to helm the a film adaptation of Jay …
Dyke Robinson Pushes for Digibots in Every Classroom
*Digibots (www.Digibots.com) are a unique concept created by African American Dyke Robinson, who developed this …
Dr. Kerri Hobbs’ ‘More than a Fraction’ Book Tour Arrives at Red Emma’s Bookstore August 20, 2017
*Dr. Kerri Moseley-Hobbs’ “More Than a Fraction” Book Tour arrives at Red Emma’s Bookstore and Coffee Shop (30 West …
Transsexual Club Queen Amanda Lepore Hints at Affair With Kanye West?
*Transgender model and plastic surgery lover Amanda Lepore claims to have had an affair with a now-married rapper, and …
Viola Davis’ JuVee Productions to Adapt Acclaimed Novel ‘Girls Like Us’
*JuVee Productions, the company launched by Viola Davis and husband Julius Tennon, is partnering with EveryWhere Studios …
Author Supports Kids: Bullying, Cyber Violence & Suicide Covered in ‘BJ’s Big Dream’
*On Wednesday, July 19, 2017, Dr. Sonia Cunningham Leverette hosts the virtual launch of her 5-star children’s story …
‘Volcano Woman,’ Black Owned Comic Book is Gaining Success
*Drawn by Black teen illustrator Crystal Crossley Woke Comics’s highly anticipated new comic book “VOLCANO …
Michelle Obama Photo Book ‘Chasing Light’ Due In October
*A coffee table book featuring images of Michelle Obama during her eight years as First Lady will arrive this fall, …
‘Moonlight’s’ Barry Jenkins to Adapt James Baldwin Novel ‘If Beale Street Could Talk’
*Barry Jenkins has chosen his follow up to “Moonlight.” The director is set to direct an adaptation of the James Baldwin …
Book by Veronica N. Chapman Celebrates Girl Brilliance
*Entrepreneur and author Veronica N. Chapman has published an inspirational and empowering children’s book titled I Know …
Stephen M. Graham Talks Being Black in Corporate World
*Author Stephen M. Graham is pleased to announce today the publication of his inaugural literary offering, Invisible …
Naomi Bradley Creates Content for Black Children
*The late great Chicago educator, Marva Collins once said, “You can pay people to teach but you can’t pay …
NFL Leland Melvin Tells His Astronaut Story in ‘Chasing Space’
*Retired pro football player Leland Melvin thought his road to the NFL was an incredible journey until he climbed aboard …
Author Marlon James Goes Viral With Facebook Post on Being Black in Minnesota
*Twin Cities writer Marlon James has gone viral with his poignant Facebook post about what it’s like to be “a big, …
Warner Bros Set for Mike Brown Film Based on his Mom’s Book (Report)
*A film about the police shooting of unarmed teen Michael Brown is reportedly in the works at Warner Bros. According to …
