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It was the year 2014 when the internet seemed to explode as it reacted to actor Raven Symoné’s comment about her sexual and racial identity. During an interview with Oprah Winfrey, Symoné said what many believed to be a statement denying her Blackness. The tension in the interview began to bubble when Winfrey asked Symoné […]
This summer, the epic studio disaster movie returns with an adrenaline-pumping, seat-gripping, big-screen thrill ride that puts you in direct contact with one of nature’s most wondrous—and destructive—forces. From the producers of the Jurassic, Bourne and Indiana Jones series comes Twisters, a current-day chapter of the 1996 blockbuster, Twister. Directed by Lee Isaac Chung, the […]
Most people love the fall season because of the cooler weather, the colorful leaves, and the pumpkin spice lattes. Yet some love the fall because they can indulge in Halloween’s creepy, scary, and fun celebrations. While often associated with a children’s holiday, adults often take part by exploring the unknown, following urban legends, and trying […]
CaribbeanTales International Film Festival, (CTFF) founded by award winning filmmaker and Academy member Frances-Anne Solomon, will celebrate its 18th year, September 6th – 22nd. CTFF 2023 will continue its mission to present a multi-ethnic mix of inspiring films showcasing diverse shared stories and cultures from new and returning filmmakers. Attendees can join Festival hosts, special guests and filmmakers for live screenings, panel discussions and talkbacks with […]
Pursuing higher education is a concept woven into the American dream. Education is the key to a better life, which can be linked to why in 2022, international students from over 227 countries came to study in the United States. Over a million international students were enrolled in the 2019–2022 academic years. Despite the high […]
For 13 years, Michael Mumbauer was the senior director of visual arts for PlayStation. He co-developed key PlayStation intellectual properties such as “The Last of Us,” “Uncharted,” and “God of War.” The Last of Us, now adapted into a live-action HBO series, is currently one of the more successful game to TV adaptations pulling in . […]
The Aberdeen Gardens 158: Built By Us, For Us, co-produced by The Historical Foundation of Aberdeen Gardens and The Unity Cornerstone Foundation, will soon be seen across America. Award-winning director and writer Tomeka M. Winborne, together with award-winning playwright/screenwriter David Barr III and Terrena Smith, have worked for more than two years preparing their
A month ago, I had never heard of the video game franchise The Last of Us. In fact, HBO sent me advance press screeners of the TV adaptation to view and I simply ignored them. I thought, “Here we go. Another dystopian series about zombies.” But I was intrigued to see two of my favorite actors […]
With each new year, we set new goals and make plans to foster change in our lives. One of the ways most of us do that is to start reading new books — ones that help support and guide us through what we’d like to achieve. There’s surely enough sweetness to go around, and in […]
I could have watched the opening episode to HBO’s The Last of Us adaptation a million times over. And I know how cliché that sounds, so let me explain. I mean that I could have sat and appreciated the stunning visual effects illustrating the end of days for hours on end. I could have pondered […]