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Xavier Mills is on a run with projects across film and television. In this interview, he discusses working alongside Sterling K. Brown and Wanda Sykes, his discipline, and how he approaches life and work. You have four major projects landing across film and television over the next two years. What has this stretch of your…
Writer, director, and actress Tiffany Toney has never followed the traditional Hollywood playbook. During the COVID-19 pandemic, as she faced financial hardship and uncertainty, she chose to invest in herself, writing and producing her critically acclaimed feature film Bora. The cult classic survived funding challenges, production setbacks, and a complete reshoot before reaching audiences through…
Actor Rhyan Hill takes on the role of Tito Jackson in the film Michael, infusing the character with a remarkable blend of musical discipline and emotional restraint, effectively portraying one of the most understated yet significant members of the legendary group The Jackson 5. You play Tito Jackson in Michael. What did you focus on…
Before thousands of fans gathered at the FIFA Fan Festival in Dallas, four North Texas artists came together to create an anthem reflecting the city’s sound, culture, and energy. Led by ShySpeaks and Tye Harris, who also produced the energetic track, and featuring Gavin Copeland and xBValentine, “World in Our City” blends hip-hop, soul, bilingual…
Stephen A. Smith insists he doesn’t have a problem with Black women. After more than a decade of public controversies, however, the more pressing question may no longer be whether he believes that. The question is why so many Black women—from journalists to politicians to viewers—have independently reached the opposite conclusion. Patterns matter. Any public…
Connecticut is often seen as wealthy and suburban. However, filmmaker Majella Mark contends that this view neglects the experiences of many residents, especially Black communities whose histories and challenges are often excluded. In her documentary Connecticut Fault Lines, Mark reveals how the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted deep-rooted inequities in healthcare, education, housing, food access, and public…
Michael Elliot discusses the emotional core of his films, the importance of Black romantic storytelling, entrepreneurship, and the responsibility he feels to create lasting cultural images. Your films Brown Sugar and Just Wright are often cited as defining modern Black romantic storytelling. What emotional truth were you chasing in those scripts that still resonates today?…
The String Queens aren’t just releasing a song — they’re lighting a fuse. “Troubled Liberty” is their boldest strike yet: a searing blend of ancestry, protest, and unshakable Black womanhood that refuses to whisper when the moment demands a roar. Born from spirituals, sharpened by classical rigor, and ignited by the chaos and hope of…