Actor Louis Gossett Jr. has sadly passed away at the age of 87. Known for his roles on the big screen, television, and stage, Gossett Jr. made history by becoming the first Black actor to win Best Supporting Actor at the Academy Awards. His career has spanned six-plus decades, encompassing numerous memorable roles. According to Gossett Jr.‘s nephew, in a piece by The Associated Press, … Continue reading Actor Louis Gossett Jr. Passes Away!!
HBO Max has announced a special Black History Month line-up of movies and TV shows you can start streaming right now. This curated library arrives just in time for the start of Black History Month, which begins on February 1 and runs through February 28. Accompanying this special Black History Month line-up is the premiere of Judas and the Black Messiah, also on HBO Max. Directed by Shaka … Continue reading HBO Max Announces Black History Month!!
When the original Roots miniseries aired on ABC in 1977, it was a cultural phenomenon, which garnered 37 total Emmy nominations, nine Emmy wins, a Golden Globe and a Peabody. Now, HISTORY is looking to bring the story to audiences once more with the eight-hour event series Roots remake. Adapted from Alex Haley’s novel, Roots: Saga of an American Family, the series famously follows Kunta … Continue reading Check out the epic trailer of the ‘Roots’ remake mini series!!
