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Enjoy these first look photos of Numa Perrier's The Perfect Find starring Gabrielle Union and Keith Powers.  > After a high-profile firing, Jenna's fashion career comeback hits a > ...

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Join Socialight Society for a night of thought-provoking spoken word and poetry. They're hosting a Good Friday Poetry Night featuring Kamyrn Whitfield, Keyante Saxton, Nyshell Lawrence, Jona...

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Home-made and all natural. This independent Black-owned beauty brand offers soothing, and fragrant, body butters that moisturize the skin. HoneyGirl Skincare was birthed out of necessity, Amber...

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The Outfest Fusion Film Festival is one of the premiere spots that showcases, affirms and supports QTBIPOC storytellers. The festival runs from March 24th to April 2nd in Los Angeles (with vi...

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Looking for a new fit for a film festival premiere? Or a stunning bold print for a night out on the town? Check out this Black-owned African style brand D'IYANU. The story behind the clothes ...

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The Young Wife is the sophomore movie release by auteur writer / director Tayarisha Poe (Selah and the Spades). It premiered at the 2023 SXSW Festival this week to positive reviews . It's wha...

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Catch this Indigenous coming-of-age story, Frybread Face and Me, at the SXSW Film Festival tonight. The film is helmed by writer / director Billy Luther, and executive producer Taika Waititi...

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A fascinating piece of 90s Black Cinema history will get the big screen treatment at the Lincoln Center this March. Drylongso, directed by Cauleen Smith, premiered at the Sundance Film Festiva...

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Socialight Society is an oasis of Black thought, a real-life treasure trove where Black women and their writings are treated with the utmost reverence. As you step inside of Socialight you are g...

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This Black-owned juicery located in the heart of Downtown Lansing is one of my favorite spots in the city (and the State). Juice Nation offers an amazing selection of organic raw juices, fres...

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Fresh Dill is an excellent herb to help instantly jazz up a dish, plus it has the bonus of having positive wellness benefits. According to Healthline , "in addition to culinary uses, dill is r...

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Michael B. Jordan directed the 3rd installment of the Creed film series. It's been applauded for its layered take on Black masculinity and friendship-- sparking thoughtful conversations in t...

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Nestled within Michigan's Capital City is a quaint healing shop bursting with natural light and good vibes called Oracle's Apothecary. The building resides in the Old Town of Lansing, a district ...

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Drinking green tea regularly is a great way to help bring balance and calm to your life. When you add in lemon and ginger you create a trifecta of wonderful health benefits. Plus, it's the per...

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  Are you looking for fresh ways to find balance in your life? This present moment, the here and the now, is the perfect time to get creative with your well-being! No matter what you have, o...

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Shauntelle Says is one of the best wellness podcasts!  To kick off Reel Artsy Wellness, I'd like like to spotlight something, and someone, that is near to my heart-- my best friend: Shauntel...

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Raw, thought-provoking and full of vulnerability. James Gardin offers an emotionally-stirring live performance at the Robin Theatre in Lansing, Michigan. His album, I Probably Wrote This Whil...

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Numa Perrier creates a subtle and sexy lane in the world of cinema with her feature film Jezebel. Perrier shares some insight on how she sculpts the aesthetics of her shadowy slice of Las Vegas...

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The world needs Felicia Pride's creative voice in cinema. Her breakout short film tender explores an intimate and dreamy world of Black womanhood, one stylized with warm light and subtle glanc...

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The opening line of Leslie Foster's Heavenly Brown Body makes a bold statement, with gorgeous cinematography to match. This experimental short film is a perfect visual Queer Anthem for the cur...

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The idea of quiet opening scenes, moments where actors have "shoegaze" type silences where there is space for a character to simply breathe in the weight of their existence. Films like Ava DuVe...

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Watching Essence Atkins in a quiet, character-driven drama is a cinematic revelation, an experience that I never knew I needed. Her performance in Same Difference shook me in an unexpectedly po...

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In an episode centered on the genius portrayal of two very different women, we see the remarkable layers of how exquisitely written, cast, acted and directed is the Hulu Original show Little Fi...

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If you want to soak up some filmmaking cinematography gems from one of cinema's greats then give Let The Wind Carry Me a watch. This documentary moves slow, but it's a real treat for those who ...

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Can I wish this pairing into existence? Meagan Tandy and British director R.M. Moses need to collaboration on a project. Please indulge me; I'm about to do some Subtle Core match making... T...

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