Good News

Regina King made history by becoming the first Black woman director to premiere a film at the Venice Film Festival.

Good News

For Black History Month, the National Trust for Historic Preservation launched a powerful campaign with the help of actors to spread awareness about the influence and importance of Black landmarks.

Good News

Chinonye Chukwu is the first Black woman to win the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival for her U.S. Dramatic entry.

WGN America’s new Underground Railroad drama will screen at the White House on Monday evening, continuing a monthlong celebration of Black History.

Nation

Chris “Juice” Johnson, a former college football player for the Florida Gators, has died. Johnson, who was only 22-years-old, was discovered dead in his car with a self-inflicted gunshot wound in western Pennsylvania. A medical examiner ruled the death of the Florida native a suicide. Johnson transferred to Duquesne University after the 2012 season. “Everyone […]