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Mo’Nique Versus Netflix: Focus On The Message, Not The Messenger

Mo’Nique Versus Netflix: Focus On The Message, Not The Messenger

We need to consider and focus on the larger picture and pattern raised by Mo’Nique, no matter how undeserving, messy or unstrategic she might be with her calling out Netflix. Black female comedians don’t get starring roles in sitcoms offered to people like Roseanne Barr or Kevin James, nor are they cast in the lead film roles enjoyed by the likes of Amy Schumer or Kevin Hart.

Raven-Symoné Goes Against the Grain

Raven-Symoné is widely known as a good girl—the girl who grew up next door, gained fame on The Cosby Show actress who’s grown up to be a television, movie, and recording star with a carefully crafted and well-maintained wholesome image. This week her self-titled album hit the shelves. As with her previous discs, the 22 year-old wants to unequivocally honor her past commitment to nice-girl fare. "I am not going to sing about sex, drugs, and violence. That’s just not who I am," she recently told Jet in a cover story.

One-on-One With Obama’s Money Man

Job No. 1 for the Obama administration continues to be fixing the economy. The unemployment rate currently stands at 8.9%. The housing market remains fragile as joblessness drove up foreclosures...

How to Effectively Fund A Project on Kickstarter

From Evita Robinson of Nomad-Ness TV to the founders of FASHIZBLACK magazine, learn from three success stories how to effectively fund your creative project on Kickstarter. Theire advice can apply to small business owners and entrepreneurs to artists and creative types.

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