Stanley Nelson, director of ‘Black Panthers’ doc: Exclusive video interview, photos
The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution” premiered at the Milwaukee Film Festival on September 28, 2015. Director Stanley Nelson spent the day in Milwaukee
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Inspirational documentary ‘Clarence’ chronicles 85 year old’s return to college
An 85 year old African-American WWII vet, husband, and father born in Baltimore, MD but living in Milwaukee, WI is the subject of an inspirational documentary entitled “Clarence.”
2015 Milwaukee Film Fest Black Lens Series: Full guide and Affrodite’s top picks
After a successful launch at the 2014 Milwaukee Film Festival, the Black Lens series returns in 2015 for a second year.
Estelle honors Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy in ‘Conqueror’ tribute video
Estelle released a special tribute video today to Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy set to her inspirational single entitled “Conqueror.”
William Brawner faces truth about having HIV in documentary ’25 to Life’
in the documentary “25 to Life” about William Brawner who contracted HIV at the tender age of 18 months. Brawner was sworn to secrecy by his mother who was simultaneously facing her own guilt and trying to protect him from societal stigma
Black Lens series debuts at 2014 Milwaukee Film Fest
Inspired by the confluence of a sold out and diverse crowd at last year’s screening of “The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete” at Milwaukee Film Festival (MFF), it became clear that there was an interest in the festival featuring more films by black filmmakers and focused on topics affecting …
VIDEO: The Definition of a Black Man (Spoken Word), let’s discuss
A spoken word piece like this is nothing new, but the stereotypes of black man prevail so there is a need to continue to broach the subject until racial profiling, racism, fear, and hate cease to be relevant. Take a look at the spoken word piece and comment with your thoughts.
VIDEO: Black Enterprise discusses the Cost Of Carribean Flavor and Quick Tips to Making a Career Change
Correspondent Shannon Lanier speaks with Alvin Clayton, owner of Caribbean restaurant Alvin & Friends located in New Rochelle, NY…Monique Greenwood who offers advice on what it takes to make a career change
2014 American Black Film Festival Hollywood Awards: This Year’s Nominees, VOTE for your favorites
This year’s nominees for the 2014 American Black Film Festival Hollywood Awards have just been announced…you to determine the winners by casting your vote on the website abffhollywoodawards.com. Voting opens on January 15 and closes on January 22.
BLACK GIRLS ROCK! 2013 honors black women making an impact, airs on BET
ET has partnered with BLACK GIRLS ROCK! to host an annual awards show honoring black women who have made a positive impact on the world. This year’s awards show will air on Sunday, November 3, 2013 at 7pm ET/6pm CT in the US. BET will be rebroadcast the show in the UK an Africa on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at 8pm GMT.
Black Journalists name Roland Martin NABJ Journalist of the Year 2013
The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) announced today that Roland S. Martin, nationally syndicated columnist, television host, and radio and television commentator, is to receive the organization’s Journalist of the Year award.
Myth Bustin’: Grenada underwater sculpture is NOT a tribute to Middle Passage
I consider myself someone who doesn’t fall for viral online rumors easily, but it seemed so natural to believe that Jason DeCaire Taylor’s “Vicissitudes” sculpture in Grenada was a tribute to the Middle Passage…In actuality, both descriptions for Jason deCaire Taylor’s Vicissitudes sculpture are false
Loretta is divine in Robert Townsend’s ‘In the Hive’
A great story translated into an OK film, “In the Hive” is the first Robert Townsend flick that I’ve seen since the early 90s. Nonetheless, it’s worth supporting in the theaters for three reasons…Loretta Devine…Michael Clarke Duncan…Jonathan “Lil J” McDaniel
Feb 7, 2013: 13th annual National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Today marks the 13th annual National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD) in the US…This year’s theme is “I Am My Brother’s/Sister’s Keeper: Fight HIV/AIDS”
Documentary Channel to air Janks Morton’s “What Black Men Think” on May 29
Documentary Channel (DOC) is proud to announce the US television premiere of director Janks Morton’s award-winning documentary film “What Black Men Think” on Tuesday, May 29 (8p ET/PT)…”What Black Men Think” is an eye-opening look at the race issues that are still very prevalent in the United States today.
