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Black Laurel Films uses the cinematic narrative to normalize the presence of women of color as equitable partners in creative visual storytelling.

01/13/2026

Credit ➡️ A portrait of Harlem in the 60s.

From the 1969 film, “Old Young Man”

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✨️Carmen de Lavallade (1931 – 2025) We honor the extraordinary life of Carmen de Lavallade, a true American icon whose a...
12/31/2025

✨️Carmen de Lavallade (1931 – 2025)

We honor the extraordinary life of Carmen de Lavallade, a true American icon whose artistry, grace, and pioneering spirit transformed dance, film, and theater for generations. Born on March 6, 1931, in Los Angeles, Carmen’s passion for movement was evident from an early age. Guided by her cousin, trailblazing ballerina Janet Collins, she trained with modern dance visionary Lester Horton, joining his integrated dance company at a time when opportunities for Black artists were limited.

She succeeded Collins as principal dancer at the Metropolitan Opera and appeared as a guest artist with American Ballet Theatre. From Broadway in "House of Flowers" alongside Alvin Ailey to film appearances in "Carmen Jones" and "Odds Against Tomorrow," her artistry crossed every medium.

Her collaborations with Alvin Ailey were transformative — shaping works like Revelations and Roots of the Blues — and helping to define what American modern dance could be. Carmen’s choreography enriched companies like Dance Theatre of Harlem, Philadanco, and her alma mater’s many stages.

Carmen’s talents extended into acting, from Off-Broadway classics like Othello and Death of a Salesman to movement coaching at Yale School of Drama. With her late husband, Tony-winning artist Geoffrey Holder, she formed one of the most beloved creative partnerships in performing arts — chronicled in the documentary Carmen & Geoffrey.

She received countless honors, including the Kennedy Center Honors for lifetime achievement in 2017, affirming her impact on American culture and beyond.

Carmen danced into her 80s, sharing her autobiographical work "As I Remember It," and continued to mentor younger artists, including ballet great Misty Copeland.

✨ Rest in power

1. Kennedy Center Honor, 2017
2. Performance promo photo
3. W/ husband Geoffrey Holder
4. W/ husband in "Banda" dance in the Broadway musical "House of Flowers" (1954)
5. W/ son Leo (1960)
6. W/ Harry Belafonte in "Odds Against Tomorrow" (1955)
7. Photo by Andrew White for the NY Times

Credit ➡️ BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions — the debut film from the director of Beyoncé’s Lemonade and Kendrick Lamar’s Good...
12/09/2025

Credit ➡️ BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions — the debut film from the director of Beyoncé’s Lemonade and Kendrick Lamar’s Good Kid, M.A.A.D City is now in theaters for a limited time only.

This groundbreaking film breaks down both the history and the future of the Black community in a format unlike anything seen before. Y’all need to go watch this. Via

10/28/2025

Credit: 🎬 Film Spotlight: Une Couleur Café (1997)
🇨🇮 Directed by Henri Duparc | Côte d’Ivoire / France
When an Ivorian man living in France returns home and takes a second wife, his world collides with Europe’s legal and cultural boundaries. He tries to return to France with his second wife, but the authorities refuse to grant her a visa because polygamy isn't recognised under French law.
A warm, witty, humourous look at love, migration, and identity and the tug-of-war between tradition and modern life.
You can watch on Capuseen.com and AfricaFilms.tv
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Credit ➡️ Wunmi Mosaku has joined the upcoming sequel to The Social Network, titled The Social Reckoning.Details on Mos...
10/15/2025

Credit ➡️ Wunmi Mosaku has joined the upcoming sequel to The Social Network, titled The Social Reckoning.

Details on Mosaku’s role are still under wraps, but the film follows a Facebook engineer (Mikey Madison) and a Wall Street Journal reporter (Jeremy Allen White) as they uncover the company’s most guarded secrets.

Hit the link in bio for more on the highly anticipated sequel 🔗

Rest in Peace. 🥺🥀Credit ➡️ Kimberly Hébert Gregory has sadly passed at the age of 52.She was introduced to many through...
10/06/2025

Rest in Peace. 🥺🥀

Credit ➡️ Kimberly Hébert Gregory has sadly passed at the age of 52.

She was introduced to many through her work on ‘Vice Principals’ and ‘Craig of the Creek.’ She voiced, Nicole Williams, Craig’s mom. May she Rest in Peace.

Credit: Shreveport, Louisiana’s very own Brenda Sykes Born June 25, 1949, raised in Los Angeles, CA , is the daughter...
09/28/2025

Credit: Shreveport, Louisiana’s very own Brenda Sykes

Born June 25, 1949, raised in Los Angeles, CA , is the daughter of a postal worker. She graduated from Susan Miller Dorsey High School in 1967 and studied political science and French at UCLA before training in acting on the recommendation of producer Aaron Spelling.

Sykes became one of the standout faces of 1970s film and TV. She played Jim Brown’s love interest in Black Gunn, starred as Summer Johnson on Executive Suite, appeared as Mandy on Good Times, and co-starred on Ozzie’s Girls.

In 1978, she married musician Gil Scott-Heron, and together they had one daughter, poet Gia Scott-Heron. Filmmaker Esther Anderson said of their union: “She was exquisitely beautiful, soft and refined. He was so full of fire, and she was the opposite. She was the water in his life.”

Now living a quieter life away from the spotlight, Brenda Sykes’ legacy as one of the defining faces of 1970s film and television endures.

Credit ➡️ 🎬 Documentary Spotlight: Concerning Violence (2014) Director : Göran Hugo Olsson Narration: Lauryn Hill for E...
08/27/2025

Credit ➡️ 🎬 Documentary Spotlight: Concerning Violence (2014) Director : Göran Hugo Olsson
Narration: Lauryn Hill for English versions, Kati Outinen for Swedish
The documentary spotlights struggles in Portuguese-speaking African countries, Mozambique, Angola, Guinea-Bissau, as well as Liberia, using seldom-seen archival sources
It is based on Frantz Fanon's essay in 2018 Concerning Violence, from his 1961 book "The Wretched of the Earth".

Credit: These past few years have been a wonderful gift. Thank you for continuing to support the art that I love. And...
08/15/2025

Credit: These past few years have been a wonderful gift. Thank you for continuing to support the art that I love. And thank you to my team for always supporting me and thinking big.

Black women are undefeated. Credit ➡️ ✨ Magical Melanin ✨Original Photographer: UnknownDisclaimer: Copyright not owned ...
08/13/2025

Black women are undefeated.

Credit ➡️ ✨ Magical Melanin ✨

Original Photographer: Unknown
Disclaimer: Copyright not owned by this page.

Credit ➡️ ✨ We’re Hiring! ✨Brown Girls Doc Mafia is looking for a Development Communications Manager (NYC, Contract-to-...
08/13/2025

Credit ➡️ ✨ We’re Hiring! ✨

Brown Girls Doc Mafia is looking for a Development Communications Manager (NYC, Contract-to-Hire, Full-time) to join our team!

This role blends fundraising, donor engagement, storytelling, administration, and events, perfect for someone who’s outgoing, creative, and ready to make an impact. You’ll write compelling copy, manage donor data, and help coordinate events that fuel our mission.

📍 Location: NYC
📅 Applications rolling until filled

🔗 Apply now. Link in bio!

Credit ➡️ Danielle Spencer, beloved for her role as Dee Thomas on the 1970s hit sitcom What’s Happening!!, has died at ...
08/12/2025

Credit ➡️ Danielle Spencer, beloved for her role as Dee Thomas on the 1970s hit sitcom What’s Happening!!, has died at age 60.

Battling breast cancer and serious health issues, she fought bravely with the support of fans and loved ones. Rest in peace, Danielle.

Rest in peace queen!

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