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DC Announces Class of Comic Book Creators to Participate in The Milestone Initiative Talent Development Program

BLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsMarch 10, 2022March 10, 2022

by BLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsMarch 10, 2022March 10, 2022411

With an aim to elevate diverse comic book storytellers, DC, WarnerMedia, Milestone Media and Ally kick-off 10-week immersive training course in March...

Black Central Park Birder Turns Incident Into Graphic Novel On Racism

Derek MajorSeptember 10, 2020September 10, 2020

by Derek MajorSeptember 10, 2020September 10, 20203501

Christian Cooper, the Black man who recorded a White woman, calling the cops on him in Central Park, has turned the incident into a graphic...

Arts and Culture Lifestyle Women

Beyonce, Serena Williams, and Janelle Monáe Among DC Comics’ ‘Wonder Women of History’

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonSeptember 9, 2020September 9, 2020

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonSeptember 9, 2020September 9, 20201900

DC Comics announced that it is releasing "Wonder Women of History." featuring the likes of Beyoncé, Serena Williams, Janelle Monae, and more....

Arts and Culture Women

Javicia Leslie Becomes First Black Actress to Play Batwoman

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJuly 10, 2020

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJuly 10, 202013330

Javicia Leslie has been cast to play Batwoman making her the first Black actress to play the DC Comics role....

Entrepreneurship

The Business of Black Comic Books

Samara LynnFebruary 18, 2018July 9, 2018

by Samara LynnFebruary 18, 2018July 9, 201810301

In interviewing several of the most buzzed-about independent black comic book creators today, the consensus is that while the goal is to......

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Will Smith To Join Margot Robbie And Jared Leto In ‘Suicide Squad’

Kevin L. ClarkDecember 3, 2014December 3, 2014

by Kevin L. ClarkDecember 3, 2014December 3, 2014870

Warner Bros. threw its gauntlet into the ring versus Marvel when they announced their own super powered line-up. Now, the studio house has jumped into...

Arts and Culture Lifestyle News

Warner Bros. Partners With Reginald Hudlin For ‘Static Shock’ Live-Action Series

Kevin L. ClarkOctober 23, 2014October 23, 2014

by Kevin L. ClarkOctober 23, 2014October 23, 2014766

Warner Bros. is attempting to be the loud kid in the room, especially after Marvel’s official release of their Avengers 2 trailer, by announcing a...

Arts and Culture Lifestyle

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Confirms ‘Black Adam’ DC Movie Role

Kevin L. ClarkSeptember 3, 2014

by Kevin L. ClarkSeptember 3, 20141392

The former WWE champion will finally play a bad guy in Warner Bros. upcoming 'Shazam' film when he portrays Black Adam....

Arts and Culture Lifestyle

GALLERY: Comic Book Icon Dwayne McDuffie’s Most Powerful Characters

Anslem SamuelFebruary 24, 2011November 14, 2017

by Anslem SamuelFebruary 24, 2011November 14, 20171631

In memory of Milestone Comics founder Dwayne McDuffie, here is a brief look back at the fallen icon's impressive body of work...

Arts and Culture News

In Memoriam: Comic Book Pioneer and Champion of Diversity Dwayne McDuffie

Derek T. DingleFebruary 23, 2011July 25, 2014

by Derek T. DingleFebruary 23, 2011July 25, 20142057

The worlds of comic books, animation and entertainment have lost a true giant this week: Dwayne McDuffie. He was the brilliant writer, producer and entrepreneur...