Movie Opens April 11 For
actor Forest Whitaker, playing bad guys is not only
fun, but rewarding. In 2007 Whitaker earned an Academy
Award as "Best Actor" for his astounding
portrayal of the brutal, Ugandan dictator Idi Amin
in “The Last King of Scotland.” >>more
Bassett Stars In
Perry Movie
Before landing the starring role in Tyler Perry’s
latest movie, “Meet the Browns," Academy-nominated
actress Angela Bassett admitted that she was not familiar
with Perry’s work until she watched the his
movies. >>more
Q&A: "The Wire's" Aroyo
HBO's gritty series "The Wire" is a critically
acclaimed show. Yet for a show that has won a Peabody
Award and garnered critical acclaim from most everyone
you would think the ratings would be off the hook. >>more
COMMENTARY
Two CD's You Must Have
Hot off the presses (or is it the laser?) in March 2008,
are two CD’s that YOU should have. One is titled,
“Bring Black Back,” and the other is titled,
“Three Credits Shy.” We are always looking
for positive and inspiring music and spoken word. >>more
'It’s Degrading, But
I Love It'
Ask most Black women what they think about Hip Hop or
Rap lyrics and most will likely say they are degrading.
But, some Black men express mixed emotions on the issue.
A large majority of rap music’s fan base is made
up of young Black men. >>more
