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‘Washington Black’ and the Black Bildungsroman Jim Never Got

Hulu just recently dropped its first trailer for Washington Black, its upcoming limited series based on Esi Edugyan’s bestselling novel, starring and executive produced by none other than Sterling K. Brown. The…

A Conversation with Malcolm D. Lee On New Book, ‘The Best Man: Unfinished Business’

I still remember when The Best Man dropped in ’99 — Malcolm D. Lee’s first feature film hit number one at the box office, and for so many of us, it instantly became more…

PODCAST: Director Sam Bailey of Marvel TV’s ‘Ironheart’

BGN interviews TV director Sam Bailey of Marvel Studios’ Ironheart. From co-creating the Emmy-nominated web series Brown Girls to directing and producing Dear White People, Sam’s work has consistently centered Black voices in ways that feel…

BGN Podcast Extra – KiKi Layne of ‘The Old Guard 2’

BGN interviews actor KiKi Layne of the Netflix film The Old Guard 2. Andy leads immortal warriors against a powerful enemy threatening their group. They grapple with the resurfacing of a long-lost immortal,…

‘Sinners’ In BASL: How the Black Deaf Community Is Different

On Friday, July 4, 2025, a groundbreaking moment in entertainment and accessibility will take place. Warner Bros. Pictures’ film Sinners will premiere on Max, and for the first time ever, the streaming…

8 of the Best Fathers in the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Superheroes save the world time and time again, and we’re forever grateful for them. It’s a tough job with a lot of responsibility, but many of our favorites in the MCU have…

Why ‘Squid Game’ Fans Are Divided on Brutal Final Season

Ending a TV series is no easy task, especially when it’s a show with a massive fanbase. It’s impossible to please every viewer, so no matter how the story’s concluded, there’s bound…

Wendell Pierce Has Been Carrying Iconic Shows for Decades — Give Him His Flowers

Wendell Pierce has consistently delivered powerhouse performances across some of the most iconic series in television history, yet he often doesn’t get the credit he deserves. From his nuanced portrayal of Detective…

Trump Administration Erases Women’s Military History

Throughout American history, Black people and women have served in the military with commitment and sacrifice, even in the face of inequity. Black women, in particular, have continually defended a nation that…

‘Ironheart’: Who is Zelma Stanton?

By now, you’ve probably already seen the first 3 episodes of Ironheart as they premiered on Disney+ earlier this month. The series was met with rave reviews from critics and fans, as…

How ‘Ironheart’ Could Offer the Biggest Clue Yet About What’s Coming in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’

MCU’s Ironheart recently premiered on Disney’s streaming service, with the solo series shining the spotlight on Dominique Thorne’s Riri Williams, whom we first met in Ryan Coogler’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever from…

INTERVIEW: Bringing Black and Indigenous Culture Together in ’40 Acres’

BGN interviews the cast of 40 Acres. Featured in the interviews are: Danielle Deadwyler, Kataem O’Connor, Michael Greyeyes, Leenah Robinson, Milcania Diaz-Rojas and director R.T. Thorne. In the film, after a plague…