By Diedre Johnson The jaw-dropping sets of Black Panther and the Afrocentric costumes played an essential role in the storytelling and the performances on screen The majestic waterfalls, captivating scenes of a technologically-advanced Country, and actors in traditional African garb … Continued
By Diedre Johnson Tribeca Festival continues to build equity, diversity, and inclusion, both behind the scenes and on the big screen. Championing a diverse range of filmmakers, actors, and creators Tribeca is working collectively to engage audiences and tell engrossing … Continued
Windfall stylist and costume designer Megan Gray explains how she crafted this very specific outfit. By Diedre Johnson Let’s say you’re a costume designer, and you have to style one single look for an actor to wear for an entire … Continued
If you didn’t know them before, you likely know their names now: Nat Love (Jonathan Majors), Bill Pickett (Edi Gathegi), Bass Reeves (Delroy Lindo), Jim Beckwourth (R.J. Cyler), Rufus Buck (Idris Elba), Cherokee Bill (LaKeith Stanfield) and Stagecoach Mary (Zazie … Continued
Key PlayerKAREN GRAY A+Es human resources chiefleads push for inclusion BY DIEDRE JOHNSONIn executive years, Karen Gray is a newbie.The former attorney joined A+E as executive VP ofhuman resources in summer 2019. Coming to A+E,which includes Lifetime, meant bringing not … Continued
Broadcast Trailblazer Continues Winning Tradition of Hit Shows By Diedre Johnson NBC is as old as television itself — proof that it’s possible to be enduring and cutting-edge at the same time. Throughout its history, the legendary broadcast network has … Continued
By Diedre Johnson for Black Girl Nerds Let’s not start this by saying this is not your grandmother’s (or your great grandmother’s) Perry Mason, because, actually it is. HBO’s prequel of Erle Stanley Garner’s mysteries is set in a visually … Continued
By Diedre Johnson NEED A LITTLE SPRING ZING? GET ACTRESS-TURNED-HEALTH GURU Shiva Rose’s TOP TIPS FOR WELLNESS These days it’s all about reinvention and the side hustle – just ask actress-turned-natural beauty product guru and author Shiva, now hosting her … Continued
By Diedre Johnson For Black Girl Nerds If you’re a fan of those 1950s musicals or Doris Day/Rock Hudson rom coms, then you know exactly what I mean when I say Amazon’s Mrs. Maisel is a dramedy with a touch … Continued
By Diedre Johnson This version of “Dylan,” Sidney Michaels’ ’60s Broadway play about poet Dylan Thomas’ celebrated but unhappy life, demonstrates just how good a production can be. The show has funny, moving portrayals, top-notch lighting, and costumes, and effortless … Continued