Award-winning actor producer and writer Issa Rae is opening up about what inspired her new documentary, "Seen and Heard: The History of Black Television." She's executive producer of the two-part ...

*HBO has released the trailer for “Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television,” a two-part documentary series exploring the impact of Black creators, writers, and performers on the television ...

Too often, the contributions of African Americans have been minimized, misrepresented, or erased altogether. That’s why preserving our stories matters. They document where we’ve been, honor what we’ve ...

ST. LOUIS — Cinema St. Louis is rolling out the red carpet for homegrown talent at this year’s St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase, running July 18–27 at the Hi-Pointe Theatre. With the theme “Show Me!” ...

February marks Black History Month, a time to commemorate the achievements, history, and contributions of people of African and Caribbean descent. While the month is now celebrated globally, it began ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." In 2020, the country faced another serious reckoning of racial and economic disparity, and despite ...

In the 1990s, a remarkable wave of Black sitcoms and sketch comedy reshaped American television. Shows like “In Living Color” and “Living Single” reflected a wide range of Black life and helped ...

A look at three powerful documentaries that revisit the Tulsa Race Massacre and amplify the legacy of Black Wall Street. Each ...