Quick Look

Quick Look: "REBEL WITH A CAUSE"

The documentary from PBS American Masters looks at the exemplary and inexhaustible life of William Edward Burghardt DuBois.

Art

A Library Dedicated Exclusively to Black Art and Culture

Based in Houston, Texas, The Reading Room also hosts a variety of free cultural and educational programs, including artist talks, film screenings, listening sessions, teach-ins, workshops, salons, and more. Each program is inspired by a book in the library’s collection. This is how we do it, fam. From Brittany

SKY IS BLACK

Sky is Watching

Food security specialist, Catherine Nakalembe, explains the impact of satellite imagery on African smallholder farmers. All eyes on us. How satellites are supporting farmers across AfricaMore than 8,000 satellites orbit Earth, taking photos every day. Food security specialist and TED Fellow Catherine Nakalembe shows how she uses this imagery

SKY IS BLACK

Anyone Surprised? No.

According to The New York Times, Meta glasses will soon feature facial recognition technology. What a shock. From Kashmir Hill, Kalley Huang, and Mike Isaac via The New York Times: "Five years ago, Facebook shut down the facial recognition system for tagging people in photos on its social network,

African American Studies

UC Berkeley African American Studies Professor Leigh Raiford Named 2026 Gordon Parks Genevieve Young Fellow

From Jessica Park: "The prestigious, invitation-only fellowship provides $25,000 to 'support the research, development and publication of a new project' related to the work of the famed African American photographer Gordon Parks. Before arriving at Berkeley in 2004, Professor Raiford earned a bachelor’s degree in

RECOLLECT

What, to the Descendants of Slaves, Is the 4th of July, and the Meaning of America?

Nikole Hannah-Jones, creator of The 1619 Project, shares her thoughts during an address at the DC Public Library.

STORYTELLING

Coming Soon: The 2026 Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival

The Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival takes places from August 7th to 15th. You can learn more and get your passes at www.mvaaff.com. MVAAFF | Martha’s Vineyard African American Film FestivalMVAAFF

Pulse of Africa

What Is Pan-Africanism Exactly?

In this episode of Pulse of Africa, Qetselawork Seifu shares her thoughts.

SKY IS BLACK

Being More Fully Seen

Khaya Dlanga explains why some traditional African greetings foster more authentic connections than others, and why telling stories - simply for the sake of telling stories - is a good thing.

PAN-AFRICAN FOOD FESTIVAL

Is There A Standard for African Fine Dining Experiences?

In this conversation hosted by CNN African Voices, preeminent chef Marcus Samuelsson shares his thoughts on the topic. Listen up. Chef Marcus Samuelsson on food, identity and building bridges from Africa to America | CNNCelebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson chats with CNN’s Larry Madowo in Washington, DC, about immigration, identity, and

Quick Look

Quick Look: "IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE"

The film stars Rashida Jones, Kate McKinnon, Daveed Diggs, Jorge Vargas, and Tanaya Beatty.

Quick Look

Quick Look: "THE DRAMA"

The films stars Zendaya and Robert Pattinson.

MONEY MOVES

Launching a New Business in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

In this Webnation Africa episode, Hamrawit Gizaw Tebeka shares how she moved to Addis and launched a health and fitness business from scratch. This is how we do it, fam.

MONEY MOVES

Building a Luxury Hotel in Morocco

Entrepreneur Chidi Ashley invites us to join her for the next chapter of the Luxe Empire. Go 'head, sister!

RECOLLECT

How We Remember

In this presentation from PBS Voices, Yacouba Sissoko shares his mission to help African-Americans recall and recognize who we are. Let us never, ever forget - or dishonor - the djeli families who keep our history and heritage alive. "Traditions are not stagnant. They are things that grow with

MONEY MOVES

Moving to Rwanda

In this episode from Webnation Africa, Gaidi Faraj, an African-American Morehouse grad from California, shares why he decided to relocate to Rwanda. Well played, brother.

SKY IS BLACK

Is That A.I. Or Not?

A short film engages the one question everyone seems to be asking.

RECOLLECT

"If we are divided among ourselves on tribal lines, we open our doors to foreign intervention and its potentially harmful consequences."

As the African Union prepares for another summit at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, the Pulse of Africa news channel drops another installment of THE NOTABLES, an ongoing series focusing on the foundational figures of Pan-Africanism. In this episode, the focus is on former Ethiopian Emperor, Haile Selassie.

Quick Look

Quick Look: BLKNWS / TERMS & CONDITIONS"

IFC Center - BLKNWS: Terms & ConditionsSunday, November 30 at 6:40: Q&A with director Kahlil Joseph Tuesday, December 2 at 8:30: Q&A with director Kahlil Joseph Wednesday, December 3 at 8:15: Q&A with director Kahlil Joseph Thursday, December 4 at 6:

SKY IS BLACK

How Much Longer?

In this conversation produced by Baldwin and Co., author Malcolm Gladwell discusses his upbringing and the seeming intractability of racism in America. Malcolm GladwellMalcolm Gladwell has been a staff writer at The New Yorker since 1996. In 2001, he won the National Magazine Award for his New Yorker profiles of

Quick Look

Quick Look: "LORD OF THE FLIES"

Based on the classic book by William Golding, the BBC film drops in the UK and Australia. Lord of the Flies premiere date and trailer releasedThe forthcoming adaptation from Jack Thorne is the first for televisionThe BBC’s Lord of the Flies is a first-class example of an adaptation done

RECOLLECT

Never Forget: WILMINGTON

Never, ever forget the political coup that occurred in Wilmington, North Carolina in 1898.

Quick Look

Quick Look: "I LOVE BOOSTERS"

The film stars Keke Palmer and is directed by Boots Riley.

MONEY MOVES

Invest in Ghanaian Real Estate for Under $200,000

Sister Ivy Prosper introduces us to Indigo Homes and a couple who has found a new and very rewarding life in Accra. That's how we do it.

MONEY MOVES

They Moved to South Africa

In this episode from Webnation Africa, Asad and Adrienne share how moving from New Orleans to Johannesburg helped them discover a much deeper and more satisfying life. Well done, fam.