[ooyala code=”hjbHV0ODp1BVlT_lvL1xLhSnqd78ph1m”] As part of the “Our Moments” series for Black History Month, actor and comedian Marlon Wayans shared what he feels were some of the most significant moments in Black comedy and television of the last 15 years. “Blacks have been so removed from television for the last fifteen years,” he begins. “We […]
Can you believe its been two decades since the theatrical release of Malcolm X, Director Spike Lee’s epic portrayal of “our black shining prince?” Warner Home Video and Mr. Lee are celebrating this landmark year with the first-ever Blu-ray premiere of the film, along with the following excellent bonus features: • Commentary by Spike Lee […]
The death of Don Cornelius is sending shock waves through black America. As we mourn the loss of a true legend and pioneer in the entertainment business, The Urban Daily wanted to look back at some of the moments that made us turn on our televisions every Saturday morning. Check out some of our favorite […]
The Ol’ Headz are back with another twisted drunken tale of Black history. http://static.zemanta.com/readside/loader.js
As our battle to name The Greatest Black Sitcom of All-Time rages on, Bobby Brown explains why Sanford & Son should still be in the competition. Take a Look: Kyte.Embed.path=”http://media.kyte.tv”;Kyte.Embed.altpath=”http://www.kyte.tv”;window.kyteplayer=new Kyte.Player(“”,{appKey:”default”,width:420,height:685,p:”6982″,tbid:”17″}); Related: 25 Reasons We Love “A Different World” Top 5 Black Sitcoms That Aren’t “The Cosby Show” Top 9 Black Sitcom Theme Songs
New York Knicks All-Star Amar’e Stoudemire looks at leadership in a Black History Month Moment. Hank Aaron, Martin Luther King, Jr and Muhammed Ali get special mention in this segment sponsored by Amtrak. RELATED POSTS: Spike Lee & The Knicks Celebrate Black History Month On The MSG Network
Jamie Foxx is making a big sacrifice for Black History Month this year. In an appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” last night, the Oscar winning actor said that he’s giving up white women…. just for the month of February.
A rare and candid TV interview with Martin Luther King, Jr. – unseen in 40 years – is the centerpiece of this timely tribute, featuring exclusive interviews with such notables as Jesse Jackson, Rosa Parks and Colin Powell that provide fresh insight into the life and personality of the late civil rights leader. “When I […]
Black History Month comes around every February. And every year, the media give you countless commemorations, celebrations and presentations. But it’s your history. Shouldn’t you decide how to celebrate it?
By now, everyone’s seen Shaft and Superfly, the ultimate blaxploitation films, but the relatively shortlived film genre produced hundreds of low budget action and comedy films that allowed filmmakers like Spike Lee and Robert Townsend to have successful careers in film. Take a look at the trailers for a few blaxploitation films that are essential […]
As Black History Month begins to draw to a close, Fonzworth Bentley invites all of you to sit for a little “Fireside Chat.”
The hours immediately following the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr were understandably a very tense time across the United States.
