Let’s jump right in. We start off back in Louisville on the plantation where Daniel (Bokeem Woodbine) and his family live. He’s learned to read and write (an extremely dangerous skill for a slave) and professes his love for his wife by writing the word. As sweet as the gesture is, she immediately destroys all […]
3/14/17- Jacque Reid goes Inside Her Story with the newest star of WGN America’s Underground, Aisha Hinds, to talk about her role as Harriet Tubman and how important a slave narrative will always be to African-Americans. What do you say to people who criticize slave films/series? “It’s understandable. We’re inundated with imagery that continues to […]
The season premiere of Greenleaf airs tomorrow, March 15th and Oprah. who serves as the executive producer and cast member on the hit show as Mavis McCready, talks to the Tom Joyner Morning Show about why she decided to give her character a few issues this season. “I was looking at some of the episodes from last […]
The internet had a needed laugh this past weekend on the behalf on President Donald Trump. As the president keeps attacking the media, and still insisting on illegitimate voting fraud, many have been echoing the president is acting like a “sore winner” or “small.” Well, it doesn’t take long for the internet to see an opportunity […]
Most known for his role as Dr. Dre in Straight Outta Compton, Corey Hawkins plays Eric Carter on FOX’s new hit series, 24 Legacy. He talks to the Tom Joyner Morning Show about replacing the legendary Kiefer Sutherland in the role and reveals if a black man can indeed save the world. “We were shooting the new […]
Comedian Dick Gregory is performing at the Howard Theater in Washington, DC with Paul Mooney Saturday, February 11th, but before he takes the stage, he talks to the Tom Joyner Morning Show about how powerful white folks are, what makes a marriage last and much more. The comedy legend will also be at the Baltimore Comedy […]
Crime Watch Daily and Hansen vs. Predator host Chris Hansen talks to the Tom Joyner Morning Show about the success of the hit show. https://twitter.com/CrimeWatchDaily/status/826812996718514176 “We just did our 100th show of the season so we’re cranking up. The folks here give me a long leash. It gives us the opportunity to really get into the […]
10-time Grammy winning Gospel star Cece Winans returns to music with her first release in nine years! She talks to the Tom Joyner Morning Show about her new project, reveals a possible collaboration with Stevie Wonder and so much more. What songs help her get through rough times? “Sometimes I just go to singing hymns. Amazing […]
In the premiere episode of The Culture Grid, BlackAmericaWeb’s Krystal Franklin gives the scoop on Tina Lawson’s new memoir and Teairra Mari‘s legal troubles. Watch the entire video above and give us your opinion in the comment section. Like BlackAmericaWeb.com on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter.
“La La Land” was the big story from the nominations announcement for the 89th Academy Awards Tuesday morning, garnering 14 nominations, tying “Titanic” and “All About Eve” for the most of any movie. The musical’s nominations include best picture, best director for Damien Chazelle, leads Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone, and two in one category, […]