Tis’ the season for all film lovers to rejoice! For the independent filmmaker, the festival circuit is a main artery of visibility, the opportunity to have their films seen by industry insiders and select audiences.  The prospect to shop a film in these settings is invaluable.  Further, to rub shoulders with like-minded artists is a priceless brain trust.  T[...]

Performing jaw dropping feats on the football field, San Francisco 49ers Vernon Davis is literally a work of art who expresses his dexterity and duality beyond scoring touchdowns.  The All-Pro tight end, through his Vernon and Vontae Davis Family Foundation (along with his pro football brother, a cornerback with the Miami Dolphins) support the efforts of[...]

(L to R) Cece Winans, Tye Tribbett, Kierra “Kiki” Sheard andcomedian Akintunde among headliners July 19-21 at“Always Sisters Forever Brothers” ConferenceAlways Sisters Forever Brothers (ASFB) convenes July 19-21 at Belmont University Curb Event Center in Nashville, TN.  Cece Winans, founder and organizer, wanted to provide free registration for the p[...]

 Authors ofThe Rich and the Rest of Us:A Poverty ManifestoQ. What was the motivation behind this book?Cornel West: There were a number of contributing factors that led to the writing of this book. First and foremost, my dear brother Tavis and I are avid disciples of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The elimination of poverty, fair wages, and safe [...]

Devine as Mrs. Taylor and Bassett as Mrs. Watsonin the romantic comedy, “Jumping the Broom”Many moviegoers have been clamoring for a sweet romantic comedy where African Americans are cast in a story that displays the rich shades of cultural variety and societal nuance that highlights the non-monolithic black community.  Jumping the Broom, starring Ange[...]

An entertaining adult love story without the schmaltz, yes, believe it, “Something Borrowed” whets appetites with a plausible premise and an unpredictable outcome.  Sure to generate opposing views depending on how one defines true love, kudos to the filmmakers for daring to present something different to audiences long served the quintessential fairytale[...]