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ABFF Honors Legend Angela Bassett

The American Black Film Festival 2026 rightfully crowned Angela Bassett with top honors, celebrating her iconic roles from Tina Turner in What's Love Got to Do With It to fierce Wakandan royalty in Black Panther and beyond. Bassett joins festival luminaries.

Sam Jackson’s Gator Conquered Cannes

Samuel L. Jackson left rehab two weeks before playing crackhead Gator Purify in Spike Lee's Jungle Fever. The raw performance, an exorcism of his own addiction, was so powerful Cannes revived its Best Supporting Actor award after a 10-year hiatus.

Ruth Carter Makes Oscar History

Legendary costume designer Ruth E. Carter has officially become the most-nominated Black woman in Oscar history, securing her fifth nomination for her work on Ryan Coogler’s Sinners. This latest nod breaks the tie she previously held with Viola Davis.

Hollywood’s Golden Night: Critics Choice Honors BIPOC Excellence 2025

Hollywood’s brightest stars aligned at the 8th Annual Critics Choice Celebration. Ryan Coogler and Spike Lee lead a historic night of BIPOC joy and triumph.

Critics Choice Black Cinema & TV Awards Honorees

The critics choice association has unveiled the honorees for its 8th annual celebration of black cinema & television, set to take place december 9, 2025, at the fairmont century plaza in los angeles.

Spike Lee Breaks the Mold on WSJ. Magazine October Cover

officialspikelee by boladebanjo for wsjmag. Sittings Editor: ericjmcneal Videographer: jimmynyeango The Job Interview: miahariellee

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Funkmaster Flex Altercation at Knicks Game Video

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Gut Cleanses Work? Black Wellness Trends Explained

There is no product that will remove toxins from the body, according to gastroenterologist Dr. Janice Fields. Marketing claims everything from mental clarity to overall wellness, but some products just trigger diarrhea. If it sends you to the bathroom, it's doing just that. The waste was already there, liquefied. It's pulling out mostly water. That waste was already in your gut, and the cleanse isn't reaching into your cells to pull out hidden toxins.

Carlos King Addresses False Allegation About Kandi

Carlos King is shutting down an old Real Housewives of Atlanta rumor again, saying he spoke publicly because people began to believe he started the false drug allegation about Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker.

Black Candidates on the Ballot: Midterm Races

The November 2026 midterms are just as much about Black political power as they are about which party will control Congress. Black candidates across the country are gearing up to make history, proving that representation and who gets a seat at the table matter, too. From the potential firsts of Keisha Lance Bottoms and Byron Donalds to vulnerable incumbents and redistricting battles in the South, these races could reshape policy and opportunity for Black America.