Black Owned Media fight for their presence on the red carpet
While award shows celebrate Black talent onstage, Black-owned media platforms are still fighting for space behind the ropes. They are reshaping the red carpet not just as a photo opportunity but as a place for authentic cultural storytelling.
Awards season is often seen as a time of glamour and recognition. From the BET Awards and VMAs to the Grammys and Oscars, these nights serve as grand stages for the entertainment industry.
Liberation Through The Eyes of Qing Blaze
RICHMOND, VA –Beginning with the first pride after the Stonewall riots in 1969, whiteness and corporate interests have reared their heads out of the queer liberation movement.
Willow Newell Becomes First Black Woman Crowned Miss Wisconsin
For the first time in the 101-year history of the Miss Wisconsin Scholarship Competition, a Black woman has taken home the crown.
Honoring the Life and Legacy of Media Pioneer and Mogul Ananda Lewis
Ananda Lewis, a pioneering television host, journalist and activist who became a beloved figure in Black media, died at 52 on June 11 following a battle with breast cancer.
Michael Riley Reflects on Purpose and Progress During BET Red Carpet Pool Party
LOS ANGELES—While attending the BET Red Carpet Pool Party during BET Awards Weekend, Rhode Island media personality Michael Riley, known as The Voice of RI, shared his thoughts on his growing career and the need for authenticity in entertainment.