Author: Karelle McKay

Karelle McKay is a recent graduate of Brooklyn College’s Journalism and Media Studies program. She is a Brooklyn-based Multimedia Journalist who aspires to produce engaging content that audiences can enjoy. Additionally, she has a strong interest in digital media, radio, and video production.
Film & TV

‘Zero’ Will Be The First Series To Focus On The Black Italian Experience

The new Netflix series Zero will be the first Italian series ever made that centers around the Black experience in Italy! Based on an idea from Antonio Dikele Distefano – a rising star on the Italian publishing scene, Zero will tell the story of “a shy African origin guy, second-generation Italian, who has an incredible superpower. A modern superhero who, thanks to his power, will … Continue reading ‘Zero’ Will Be The First Series To Focus On The Black Italian Experience

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Film & TV

Chloé Zhao Makes History As The First Asian Woman To Win Best Director At The Golden Globes

Chloé Zhao, the director of the drama film Nomadland, became the first Asian woman to win an award for Best Director at the Golden Globes. Born and raised in Beijing, Zhao is the second woman to win the award. Barbra Streisand was previously the only woman to have won Best Director for the 1984 musical romance Yentl. Streisand took to Twitter to congratulate Zhao on … Continue reading Chloé Zhao Makes History As The First Asian Woman To Win Best Director At The Golden Globes

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Disney Plus Releases First Look At ‘The Proud Family’ Reboot Characters

The Proud Family is coming back! Disney+ released a first look at the new character designs for the animated series The Proud Family: Prouder and Louder, which is a reboot of the 2001 Disney Channel series The Proud Family. In the sneak peak video titled “The Family Tree,” Creator and executive producer Bruce W. Smith and executive producer Ralph Farquhar gave a quick run-down of … Continue reading Disney Plus Releases First Look At ‘The Proud Family’ Reboot Characters

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Film & TV

‘Rugrats’ Original Voice Cast Reunites For Reboot Coming To Paramount Plus

The Rugrats are back for another adventure! Nickelodeon announced that the original voice cast from the beloved animated series Rugrats reunited for an animated reboot that will premiere on Paramount Plus.  The CG-animated series will feature the original characters from the series, including Tommy Pickles, Chuckie Finster, Angelica Pickles, Susie Carmichael, Phil and Lil DeVille. “Rugrats is one of the most iconic cartoons recognized by … Continue reading ‘Rugrats’ Original Voice Cast Reunites For Reboot Coming To Paramount Plus

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News

Black Girl Ventures Is Helping Black Businesses Thrive Across America

Shelly Bell, the founder of Black Girl Ventures Foundation, is on a mission to help Black and Brown women entrepreneurs succeed across America through an initiative called Shark Tank Kickstarter. “I figured out the vehicle,” said Bell. “Once you can figure out the vehicle, then you can measure the impact.”  According to a report by Fundera, women in 2020 started 1821 new businesses every day … Continue reading Black Girl Ventures Is Helping Black Businesses Thrive Across America

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From Columbia To Mars: Diana Trujillo Hosts NASA’s First Spanish Language Broadcast For A Planetary Landing

Colombian aerospace engineer Diana Trujillo continues to inspire Latina women across America who dream to work for NASA.  On Thursday, Trujillo narrated, for the first time in the Spanish language, the landing of a NASA spacecraft on Mars. She is currently the leader of the engineering team at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory that is responsible for the 7-foot robotic arm of the Perseverance rover and … Continue reading From Columbia To Mars: Diana Trujillo Hosts NASA’s First Spanish Language Broadcast For A Planetary Landing

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Music

SZA Partners With TAZO And American Forests To Fight For Climate Justice

Singer-songwriter SZA is fighting to end environmental racism in America by planting one tree at a time.  On February 17, she announced her partnership with the non-profit organization American Forests to start TAZO Tree Corps – a paid, local workplace that will combat climate injustices and create new jobs in communities of color.  Across the U.S, Black and Brown communities have been negatively impacted by … Continue reading SZA Partners With TAZO And American Forests To Fight For Climate Justice

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Film & TV

Emma Stone Debuts As Disney’s Villain Cruella de Vil In New Trailer

Emma Stone channels her inner villain in the new trailer for Disney’s live-action Cruella.  Earlier this week, The Mouse House released the official trailer for the film centered around one of their infamous villains, Cruella de Vil. The upcoming project will give a glimpse into the early years of the One Hundred and One Dalmatians antagonist. The Oscar-winning actress will play the wicked fashion designer in … Continue reading Emma Stone Debuts As Disney’s Villain Cruella de Vil In New Trailer

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Michigan Mom Teaches 5-Year Old Daughter About Black History Through Daily Game Of Dress Up

Through a playful game of dress-up, a Michigan mom is teaching her 5-year-old daughter about prominent Black figures in American history. Taylor Trotter takes a picture of Paisley on a daily basis dressed up as a Black pioneer, posts a side-by-side profile on Facebook, and adds a caption explaining the person’s impact. At the end of the year, she compiles the images into a book … Continue reading Michigan Mom Teaches 5-Year Old Daughter About Black History Through Daily Game Of Dress Up

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‘The Best Man’ Series With Original Cast Members Coming To Peacock

The popular movie franchise The Best Man is getting its own limited series! Peacock has ordered a 10-episode series that will continue the story of The Best Man films. The series will be titled The Best Man: The Final Chapters and will consist of the core cast members from the original film.  Regina Hall, Morris Chestnut, Melissa De Sousa, Taye Diggs, Terrence Howard, Sanaa Lathan, … Continue reading ‘The Best Man’ Series With Original Cast Members Coming To Peacock

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