Hollywood

  To Boycott or not to Boycott When the 2015 Academy Award nominations became public, many of our readers wondered why I stood on the… Magazine Topics: Impact of Hollywood

  A Long Time Coming   Viola Davis’ Emmy win and acceptance speech spoke plainly to the lack of opportunities for Black women on television.… Magazine Topics: All Should Learn

  Straight Outta Their Minds   James Holmes, the Aurora, Colo. movie theater murderer is White. John Houser, the killer in the Lafayette, La. movie… Magazine Topics: Impact of Hollywood

Too Hard on Ourselves           When Tyler Perry announced that he was taking a break from producing his hit movies, I’m pretty sure many in… Magazine Topics: All Should Learn

Hit Black Movies Show Need for Diversity in Hollywood             “The Best Man Holiday” did more than shock Hollywood pundits by earning over $30 million… Magazine Topics: Impact of Hollywood

  Responsibility             To whom much is given, much is required.  For years, celebrities have used the excuse that they are only entertainers when they… Magazine Topics: Celebrity Chris Brown

The Influence of Music By Todd A. Smith             Most young adults can remember their parents criticizing their taste in music during their childhood.  If… Magazine Topics: Stop the Madness

Playing by Different Rules By Todd A. Smith           Chris Brown is back in the news again and not just for his new album F.A.M.E.… Magazine Topics: Samuel L. Jackson’s

Is Madea a Minstrel Show? By Todd A. Smith             Tyler Perry films and television shows have revolutionized Black entertainment.  Characters like the gun-toting granny… Magazine Topics: Celebrity Lil Wayne,

  A Wake-Up Call By Todd A. Smith             It is almost impossible to turn on the television or radio and not hear someone’s opinion… Magazine Topics: Samuel L. Jackson’s