TV/Film | Chicago Defender

Danielle Sanders - January 7, 2022

Legendary actor and activist, Sidney Poitier died today at the age of 94. Born in 1927, Sidney Poitier was the first black man to...

Ava DuVernay Drama “Naomi” Debuts on CW Network

Danielle Sanders - January 5, 2022

Beginning January 11, is The CW debuts its newest superhero series, NAOMI (9:00-10:00 pm ET/PT). From Oscar® nominee/Emmy® winner Ava DuVernay and Jill Blankenship (“Arrow”), and starring...

“The Chi” Actor Curtiss Cook on New Role in West Side Story

Danielle Sanders - December 31, 2021

Curtiss Cook is an actor who began his career struggling on Broadway as a single parent of three children. Curtiss first caught the bug...

Adrienne Warren Gracefully Tells Story of Mamie Till-Mobley in “Women of the Movement”

Danielle Sanders - December 29, 2021

ABC's "Women of the Movement," tells the story of Mamie Till-Mobley, mother of Emmett Till. The six-episode series debuts Jan 2022 and will follow...

Reflections on “A Journal for Jordan”

Donna Hammond, Contributing Writer - December 24, 2021

It is the holiday season – a season of reflection and family gatherings, and the season when family-themed movies premiere. One such movie is...

Oscar-Nominated Director Sam Pollard Talks New Film Based on Negro Leagues

Danielle Sanders - December 22, 2021

Veteran editor and director Sam Pollard has spent his career documenting the black experience in America. His film has earned him numerous accolades and...

Pro Dancer Britt Stewart Inspires and Break Barriers on DWTS

Tammy Gibson (SankofaTravelHer) - December 21, 2021

Britt Stewart is a professional dancer and is the first black female pro on “Dancing with the Stars.” Stewart started dancing at three at her...

MC Lyte on Her New Role as Executive Producer on “Partners in Rhyme”

Danielle Sanders - December 21, 2021

Legendary rapper MC Lyte is known for her iconic lyrics as an MC. As the first woman to release a full hip-hop album in...

Vocal Coach, Denise Woods, on How She Helps Actors in Motion Pictures

Danielle Sanders - December 16, 2021

Internationally renowned Vocal Coach Denise Woods served as Dialect Coach on the Netflix #1 hit film, "The Harder They Fall." She worked with award-winning...

Damson Idris Responds After Denzel Washington Says He Doesn’t Know Him

Black Information Network - December 14, 2021

Damson Idris has changed his Twitter name in the wake of an awkward red carpet moment when Denzel Washington was asked his thoughts on...