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The Black Excellence Brunch brought its signature program to AfroTech Week on Oct. 30, 2025, at Soirée Event Venue in Houston. The internationally celebrated brunch was founded by media expert and culture curator Trell Thomas. This edition was powered by Amazon Security and centered on the theme “Securing the Future—AI, Innovation & the New Era…
An expert thief takes on the biggest score of his life in Play Dirty, the latest action thriller from director Shane Black. The film stars Mark Wahlberg as Parker, a career criminal who joins forces with Grofield (LaKeith Stanfield), Zen (Rosa Salazar), and a sharp crew for a daring heist that collides with the New…
Teyana Taylor has returned with Escape Room, a short film and companion album that marks her first major project since stepping back from music in 2020. The film, produced through her company The Aunties, premiered this month with an Amazon Music livestream in Culver City before becoming available on Prime Video. Blending romance and noir-thriller…
Our Blues Make Us Gold, a documentary about North Carolina A&T State University, screened to a full house on Saturday, Aug. 2, during the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival. The event drew filmmakers, educators, HBCU supporters, and North Carolina A&T alumni. The screening was followed by a Color of Conversation Q&A, where the filmmakers…
Jennifer Jones, the first African American Rockette, has released her memoir, Becoming Spectacular: The Rhythm of Resilience (Harper Collins-Amistad). The book comes out as the Rockettes mark 100 years of performances. In the memoir, Jones shares how her love of dance started as a child in New Jersey. Her parents often took her and her…
Amazon Prime Video has released the trailer for The Terminal List: Dark Wolf, a prequel to the hit action series The Terminal List. The new show focuses on Ben Edwards, played by Taylor Kitsch, and will explore his path from Navy SEAL to CIA operative. The trailer shows intense action, dangerous missions, and tough choices…
Welcome to the Urban Magazine Buyer’s Guide, your go-to resource for practical and informed shopping. Whether you’re looking for new gadgets, clothing, or home essentials, this guide features products that fit everyday needs and lifestyles. Each item has been selected with care, focusing on usefulness, design and value. Use this guide to help you make…
Relationship expert Michelle Annalèise Coles will release her debut book, Unapologetically You: The Path to Unshakable Self-Love, on Friday, April 26, through her publishing imprint, Annaleise Affirms. The book presents a guided approach to self-worth and personal growth, drawing on Coles’ experience as a relationship coach, wellness advocate, and entrepreneur. It is the first major…