Members of the Black community gathered in support of political commentator Joy Reid, whose award-winning MSNBC show, “The ReidOut,” was recently cancelled, and was the first Black woman to anchor a primetime cable news show.
Category: Media
Posted inCivil Rights
NNPA launches ‘Missing & Black 2025’ campaign to spotlight disparities in media coverage of missing Black individuals
The NNPA has launched the Missing & Black 2025 Campaign to address the disparity in media coverage and law enforcement response for missing Black individuals, seeking to bring visibility, resources, and justice to the thousands of missing Black children, women, and men whose cases are frequently overlooked.
Posted inNational News
Kamala Harris receives prestigious Chairman’s prize at NAACP Image Awards
Former Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a message of resilience and unity during her acceptance of the NAACP Chairman’s Award, urging people to hold onto their faith during the tenure of President Donald Trump.
Posted inWord In Black
Racial Healing: What we can learn from Octavia Butler in times of chaos
Octavia Butler’s novels, including “Parable of the Sower,” seem to be chillingly prescient in the current social landscape, with her works serving as a roadmap for survival and a way to imagine alternate realities through a Black cultural lens.
Posted inBaltimore News
Rev. Dr. Tim Tooten, renowned journalist, professor and pastor laid to rest
Baltimore community mourns the death of Dr. Timothy Lamar Tooten Sr., a 35-year veteran of education news, who passed away at the age of 66.
Posted inBooks
Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. and Stacy M. Brown’s groundbreaking book on the Transatlantic Slave Trade calls for action and education
Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. has released a powerful new book, “The Transatlantic Slave Trade: Overcoming the 500-Year Legacy,” which examines the enduring impact of the Transatlantic Slave Trade and outlines a path forward for racial justice and economic empowerment.
Posted inENTERTAINMENT
Kris Bowers talks Oscars nom for ‘Wild Robot,’ John Williams’ impact and Kobe Bryant’s advice
Composer Kris Bowers’ score for “The Wild Robot” has earned him a nomination for Best Original Score at the 2024 Academy Awards, solidifying his place as one of Hollywood’s most sought-after composers.
Posted inBaltimore News
The National Great Blacks In Wax Museum Brings Black History Exhibit to the Miller Senate Building in Annapolis
The National Great Blacks In Wax Museum is hosting an exhibition, “Shaping Maryland’s Legacy: A Black History Month Salute,” featuring five life-sized wax figures of African American leaders and change-makers, at the Miller Senate Building in Annapolis, Maryland, from February 4 to the end of February 2025.
Posted inAfro Briefs
Rutgers-Newark Marion Thompson Wright Lecture Series will focus on international Black liberation movements
The Marion Thompson Wright Lecture Series will explore the interplay between national and global Black liberation movements, past and present, with a focus on transnational liberation and the cross-pollination of artistic and political movements worldwide.
Posted inLOCAL
Uncovering the untold stories of watermen and women on the Chesapeake
The documentary “Water’s Edge: Black Watermen of the Chesapeake” highlights the contributions of African Americans to the seafood and maritime industries in Maryland, with the help of Vincent Leggett’s work in preserving Black history.
Posted inARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Beyoncé wins album of the year at the 2025 Grammys for ‘Cowboy Carter’
Beyoncé won the album of the year award for “Cowboy Carter” at the 2025 Grammys, becoming the first Black woman to win the top prize in the 21st century. Kendrick Lamar won song and record of the year for his diss track “Not Like Us,” and the Weeknd mended his relationship with the Grammys with a surprise performance of his new single, “Cry For Me.”
Posted inTV and Film
Movie Review: ‘One of Them Days’ will convince you Keke Palmer is a star
The movie “One of Them Days,” starring Keke Palmer and SZA, is a comedy that explores the struggles of working-class Black women in Los Angeles, while also showcasing Palmer’s charisma and comedic skills.