Category Archives: Movies

Weekend Open Thread | What A Week….Entertainment-wise

Posted on June 10, 2023 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend, fully vaccinated and boosted, with family and friends. Always bet on Black🤗🤗✊🏾✊🏾 The #1 and #2 movies at the box office this weekend is a Black Mermaid🧜🏾‍♀️ and a Black … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | There Is A Writer’s Strike Going On In Hollywood

Posted on May 16, 2023 by rikyrah

David Simon explains what’s going on and why the writers are on strike. David Simon, the creator of The Wire, says he’s on strike to protect new generations of writers and make sure they aren’t exploited by studios. He also … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | A Star Is Born

Posted on May 12, 2023 by rikyrah

Representation Matters. “[…] We knew it the moment we met her. She was the first person who walked through the door for this role and she set the bar so high. We saw hundreds of people, and no one surpassed … Continue reading →

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Harry Belafonte, Passed Away At 96

Posted on April 25, 2023 by rikyrah

Breaking News: Harry Belafonte, the barrier-breaking singer, actor and activist who became a major force in the civil rights movement, has died at 96. https://t.co/LTpfanpUDq pic.twitter.com/7aUl89rLzA — The New York Times (@nytimes) April 25, 2023 RIP Harry Belafonte When it … Continue reading →

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Weekend Open Thread

Posted on April 15, 2023 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend, fully vaccinated and boosted, with family and friends. History I never knew about. I need y’all to understand. Kelvin learned how to fence for this film. He was practicing violin … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | The NAACP Image Awards

Posted on February 27, 2023 by rikyrah

Appreciate them because they recognize some of those who are overlooked by other award shows. Black award shows are mental wellness boosts! I swear it’s nothing short of uplifting and motivating to see Black Excellence celebrated and honored. #BHM @naacpimageaward … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Golden Globes🤗

Posted on January 11, 2023 by rikyrah

Just a lot of good folks won. A diverse list of winners. Eddie Murphy gets a #GoldenGlobes standing ovation. pic.twitter.com/y2y16JQdWI — Ramin Setoodeh (@RaminSetoodeh) January 11, 2023 Eddie Murphy shares three pieces of advice for up-and-comers in the industry: 1) … Continue reading →

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Open Thread: A Little Education on ‘ White Passing’.

Posted on December 16, 2022 by rikyrah

I saw this tweet, and it made me think: The Meghan Markle convo reveals to me that younger black folks don't know what "white passing" actually means. — Unobtainium Daydreams (@ShimminyKricket) December 10, 2022 With the dropping of the beginning … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | The Kennedy Center Honors Is Back!🤗

Posted on December 8, 2022 by rikyrah

The Kennedy Center Honors is back and in Full Force!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Please join us in congratulating your 45th class of Kennedy Center Honorees. 🤩🌈✨ Tune in Dec. 28 at 8 p.m. EST as a star-studded #KCHonors lineup pays tribute to @U2, … Continue reading →

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We Have Lost Two Legends : Loretta Lynn and Angela Lansbury

Posted on October 11, 2022 by rikyrah

Within a week, we have lost both of them. They got to live long lives and made their impression. Their bodies of work will be with us. RIP, two Grand Ladies…. One of Country Music… The other of film, tv … Continue reading →

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