Diahann Carroll was such a gift to us, so it’s time that we revisit her greatness in the groundbreaking TV series Julia.
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The Cube Style Icon: Diahann Carroll
Diahann Carroll was actually born as Carol Diahann during the depression in the Bronx, New York. As a child she moved to Harlem where she became interested in the arts. Her first major role was alongside Dorothy Dandridge in Carmen. Porgy and Bess soon followed and she became an ingenue.
Continue ReadingA Look Back at Claudine And How It Shaped Black Cinema
The 1974 film Claudine is one of my favorite films for so many reasons, and it should be remembered as a classic. Read why.
Continue Reading10 Timeless and Inspiring Cicely Tyson Quotes
She may be gone, but her work will live forever. Read these 10 Timeless and Inspiring Cicely Tyson quotes, and let them soothe your soul.
Continue Reading20 Women of Color Whom I Most Admire
In my world, Women’s History Month is everyday! Read about my sheroes—the women of color whom I admire the most. They deserve applause.
Continue ReadingSix Books to Read This Year By Women of Color
I’m sharing a list of Six Books to Read This Year By Women of Color, and I hope that you find at least one on the list that you’d like to read as well.
Continue ReadingThe Cube Style Icon: Vanessa Williams
Let me say that I truly believe that actress, singer, and one-time Miss America Vanessa Williams is one of the most beautiful women in the world, ever! I grew up watching Vanessa on television, first as Miss America (the first ever Black Miss America), then as an actress, and then as a singer.
Continue ReadingAMC’s Mad Men & Lack of Color—Fact or Fiction
I have been hearing about how wonderful AMC’s critically acclaimed series Mad Men has been for years. It never really caught my attention until I watched the 2010 Primetime Emmys and saw actual scenes from the show during the broadcast. It was enough to pique my interest. The following week, I began watching the program
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