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“Wade in the Water: A Journey into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture” (2023) is a documentary that explores the rich, often overlooked history of Black surfing spanning over a millennium. The film intertwines historical narratives with contemporary stories, aiming to break down racial barriers within the predominantly white surf culture. By highlighting the legacy of…
Actress/singer Shoniqua Shandia, co-star of Amazon Prime’s hit series “Harlem,” is astonishing on the cover of the latest issue of Urban Magazine. Interviewed by the digital media outlet’s publisher, Be’n Original, Shandia shares what she loves about the character “Angie” as well as the recent release of two new singles, “Dance” and “Us in Mind.”…
Malik K. Buie and Kim Osorio talk about their latest project, Tale of the Tape, a hip-hop documentary focusing on the evolution of the mixtape game, which gave rise to many of the genre’s biggest stars. I got the chance to watch the screener today. Phenomenal job. Well produced. I mean, it was really refreshing…
Fast-rising Billboard and TikTok chart-topping singer, songwriter, producer, and 18-year-old, gen-z, R&B musical iconoclast LAILA! (aka “Baby Genius”) unveils the globally anticipated music video for her uber-viral summer smash single “Not My Problem” out now. The single is from Laila!’s forthcoming debut album “Gap Year!” which will release on September 6th and is available for pre-order today HERE via label IIIXL Studio distributed in partnership with Soundcloud.
2K today unveiled a slate of new features and upgrades for “The W” in NBA 2K25 on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, alongside the release of the top WNBA player ratings, including historic highs for both veteran players and rookies. The latest edition of “The W” mode, known as The Pursuit of Greatness, invites…
ATLANTA — In honor of the premiere of Peacock’s “Fight Night: Million Dollar Heist,” the streaming service is teaming up with local Black-owned businesses in Atlanta for a special event on Saturday, August 24. The event will offer throwback prices at historical landmarks featured in the series, including Paschal’s and the Clermont Hotel. Based on…
Sheldon Bailey is an actor who played professional basketball in China, Taiwan, and Ecuador. His acting career began with basketball commercials and body doubling for such b-ball legends as LeBron James, Shaquille O’Neal, and Dwight Howard. He is highly known for his role as “Ruthless” on the Nickelodeon 2015 series, Game Shakers, and is currently…
Don’t ask how, but we have an exclusive clip from ALLBLK’s hit drama series, Kold & Windy. Kold x Windy season two features new characters, deepening betrayals, and a mix of conflict and desire. Kold (Sh’Kia Augustin) is grappling with the emotional turmoil of being pregnant with her late fiancé’s child. Her struggle leads her…