“They Cloned Tyrone,” directed by Jeul Taylor, is a science fiction comedy-mystery film set in the retro-futuristic city of Glen. The movie gives a unique outlook on Black cities in Americ…
Hollywood in Turmoil: A-List Icons Viola Davis, Kerry Washington, and More Halt Film Production Amid an Explosive SAG-AFTRA Strike
The Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) is currently on strike. The ongoing strike of the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television …
Mo’Nique – The Queen of Comedy Is Shooting Her First Netflix Special Post Lawsuit!
Mo’Nique is finally coming to Netflix! The legendary queen of comedy announced the great news via Strong Black Lead under Netflix’s Twitter account on Tuesday, July 19th. In the video mess…
Remembering the Life of South African Actress Busi Lurayi
Busi Lurayi was a popular South African actress best known for starring in daring and amusing TV roles. The Netflix star has long been seen on TV screens however it feels like she was only g…
Spoiler Alert! – Nine dramatic reasons to watch Young Famous & African!
Nigeria has overtaken Hollywood in the film industry, closing the gap with India (the global leader in the number of movies produced each year). Nigerian production companies release movies every othe…
Spoiler Alert: All that Went Down in Bridgerton Season 2
The long-awaited second season of the hit Netflix series Bridgerton is back. Returning with new cast members, love interests, and more drama; season two of Bridgerton did not disappoint. Here’s …
Representation Matters: How Black Women in Sitcoms Shaped the Industry
Friendships between Black women are an important aspect of the Black community. From healthy to toxic friendships, Black female friendships showcase our complexity. Friends fight but at the end of the…
28 Feel Good Black Films Streaming Now
When you Google African-American movies the top searches show films centered around slavery or Black pain. While these films highlight the historical trauma black people have undergone for centuries, …
2021 Binge-worthy Black Films
With 2021 coming to an end, this year saw the release of a variety of Black films. From film noirs, biographical dramas, horror sequels, to Twitter comedies, there was a film for everyone. Here are ou…
Top 10 Pop Culture Moments of 2021
With the return of postponed events such as the Grammys, Olympics, and the Met Gala taking place for the first time since the start of the pandemic, 2021 was a busy year for pop culture. From surprise…
5 Breakout Black Actresses
In Hollywood, it’s easy for Black actresses to be overlooked compared to their counterparts. Black actresses don’t receive the same amount of acting opportunities as white actors/actresses…
Netflix’s Sex Education Gets Representation Right
The ever-so-popular Netflix original series, Sex Education, has returned with its third season. Its diverse ensemble cast was accompanied by new additions this season. The British comedy-drama series …