SILVER SPRING, Md. (July 23, 2022) TV One’s new suspense-filled movie, Safe Room, will premiere tomorrow, Sunday, July 24 at 9/8C. Marking his directorial debut, Boris Kodjoe directs real-life wife Nicole Ari Parker (Chicago P.D., Empire), Drea de Matteo (The Sopranos), Nik… Read more “Boris Kodjoe Makes Directorial Debut with TV ONE Thriller Film “Safe Room” Starring His Wife Nicole Ari Parker”
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Meet Izabela Rose, the Afro-Latina Starring in Disney Channel’s New Original Film THE CURIOUS CASE OF DOLPHIN BAY – An Interview
“It doesn’t matter where you come from. It doesn’t matter what your background is. As long as you know you’re supposed to be doing it and you… Read more “Meet Izabela Rose, the Afro-Latina Starring in Disney Channel’s New Original Film THE CURIOUS CASE OF DOLPHIN BAY – An Interview”
From Broadway Usher to Broadway Playwright & Composer: An Interview with Pulitzer Prize-Winner Michael R. Jackson
On July 15, 2022, none other than THE Michael R. Jackson talked with Black And Making It contributors Ayvaunn Penn and D’Mariel Jones about his latest award-winning… Read more “From Broadway Usher to Broadway Playwright & Composer: An Interview with Pulitzer Prize-Winner Michael R. Jackson”
Pulitzer Prize-Winner Michael R. Jackson Honored & Gifted with Famed Sardi’s Portrait
By BAM-iT! Team Sardi’s was abuzz on the afternoon of Tuesday, June 7, 2022. An intimate group gathered to celebrate the unavailing of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Michael… Read more “Pulitzer Prize-Winner Michael R. Jackson Honored & Gifted with Famed Sardi’s Portrait”
‘For Colored Girls…’ Extends Broadway Run With 7 Tony Nominations. Watch Interview with the Director-Choreographer.
By Ayvaunn Penn The Tony Award nominations are in, and in case you have not heard, ‘For Colored Girls…‘ is rocking it out on Broadway this season… Read more “‘For Colored Girls…’ Extends Broadway Run With 7 Tony Nominations. Watch Interview with the Director-Choreographer.”
CAMILLE A. BROWN: First Black woman to be both director & choreographer on Broadway in over 65 years
Producers Nelle Nugent, Ron Simons and Kenneth Teaton announced on August 16, 2021 that Tony Award nominee Camille A. Brown will direct the upcoming production of Ntozake Shange’s for colored girls who have considered suicide/when… Read more “CAMILLE A. BROWN: First Black woman to be both director & choreographer on Broadway in over 65 years”
Two Black High School Students Make History at Harvard Debate – Black Enterprise Reports
Two African American Atlanta-area high school students led their debate team to its second consecutive win at Harvard University’s annual international debate tournament—making history after achieving an… Read more “Two Black High School Students Make History at Harvard Debate – Black Enterprise Reports”
Various Colleges to Honor Botham Jean Through Art During Black History Month – #ForBo Initiative
Texas Christian University, KD Conservatory College of Film & Dramatic Arts, and University of South Carolina Aiken are included in the colleges and organizations participating in the… Read more “Various Colleges to Honor Botham Jean Through Art During Black History Month – #ForBo Initiative”
Join the #ForBo Initiative: Honoring Botham Jean Through Art & Discussion During Black History Month 2020
MISSION & GOALS The Black History Month 2020 mission to honor the life and memory of Botham Jean and examine the issues that contributed to his death at the… Read more “Join the #ForBo Initiative: Honoring Botham Jean Through Art & Discussion During Black History Month 2020”
David Alan Grier and Blair Underwood to Lead A SOLDIER’S PLAY on Broadway in January 2020
“Roundabout Theatre Company will present A Soldier’s Play, directed by Kenny Leonstarring David Alan Grier (Porgy and Bess) as “Sergeant Vernon C. Waters” and Blair Underwood (A Streetcar Named Desire) as ‘Captain… Read more “David Alan Grier and Blair Underwood to Lead A SOLDIER’S PLAY on Broadway in January 2020”
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