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Its intended spell is immediately jumbled: Aren (Justice Smith), a struggling visual artist, watches as white buyer after white buyer moves past his multicolor yarn sculpture before another confuses him for the help. The experience deflates Aren, an amiable and deferential young Black man who says sorry more than most Canadians. His pliability almost costs […]
To kick off Black History month, the African American Heritage Society will be hosting its 23rd Annual “Black Tie Affair” on Saturday, February 3, 2024. It will be held at the Embassy Suites in Franklin beginning at 6:00pm. This annual fundraiser supports the AAHS, the McLemore House Museum and now the organization’s newest preservation project, […]
The first trailer for The American Society of Magical Negroes has dropped, and instead of expressing excitement for comedian-turned-writer/director Kobi Libii’s debut film, many on social media were left confused. This was not “Black Hogwarts” as many had thought based on the name and initial poster which showed a hand holding a membership card for […]
In 2001, acclaimed filmmaker Spike Lee coined the phrase “magical, mystical negro” to describe a saintly Black character designed solely to enrich the lives of white people. The term criticized yet another stereotypical characterization of Black people onscreen. But now, over 20 years later, the trope serves as the inspiration for actor-writer-director satirical debut film, […]
In celebration of Gaggenau and the MICHELIN Guide’s ongoing partnership and commitment to the exploration of culinary culture, the Black Jacket Society of chefs converge ahead of each MICHELIN Guide Ceremony for dinner and conversation. Building off Gaggenau’s Professional Kitchen Principle that cooking equipment must be at the highest level akin to . . .
Focus Features Announces New Comedy From Director Kobi Libii The American Society of Magical Negroes Focus Features will release filmmaker Kobi Libii’s feature directorial debut, The American Society of Magical Negroes, on March 22, 2024. Libii is an alumnus of both the Sundance Screenwriters Lab and Directors Lab, where he first developed the project. The […]
CNN — Nearly 5 million additional people are recommended to get screened for lung cancer under an updated guideline from the American Cancer Society, which expanded its recommendations to include older adults who smoke or formerly smoked — no matter how long ago they quit smoking. Previously . . .
Mindful Media/E+/Getty Images Lung cancer, the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, can be detected using a low-dose computed tomography or CT scan. CNN — Nearly 5 million additional people are recommended to get screened for lung cancer under an updated guideline from the American Cancer Society, which expanded its recommendations to […]
Researchers in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) presented significant findings in two studies featured today at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) annual meeting in San Diego. They are among 10 top-rated research studies ASTRO is highlighting and 33 presentations by department members at this […]
Scott’s comments on ‘Great Society’ sparks debate on Black Americans
Black Hot Fire Network
November 21, 2023
Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.), the only Black candidate running for the Republican presidential nomination, has sparked a debate around former President Lyndon B. Johnson’s “Great Society” and the impact it has had on Black Americans. During the second GOP presidential debate Wednesday, Scott criticized Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for his state’s education policies, which require […]