‘The Uptown Chronicles’ multi-media franchise is expanding into the evolving micro-drama space with the announcement from SDG Quantum Productions that its flagship title will launch an animated vertical series across its TikTok and Instagram handles on May 21st. The vertical series will serve as a bite-sized initiation into the world
“The universe thinks and responds to your thinking, and this is the essence of what Hip Hop is for us; it is our relationship with divinity. Hip Hop is what we are doing with our portion of GOD.” KRS-One On April 16th, 2025, Mass Appeal announced the launch of the
Tony Award winning actress Anika Noni Rose has been tapped to both star in and produce the pilot for the upcoming animated series ‘The Uptown Chronicles’. Taking place in the year 2100 Chicago, ‘The Uptown Chronicles’ follows the adventures of the Hamilton family, led by scientist father Dre and guardian
The Uptown Chronicles continues its stellar year, picking up the award for Outstanding Fantasy at the 7th annual New Jersey Webfest. The award was bestowed upon the 5-minute series trailer, which showcases jaw-dropping computer visuals alongside a thrilling introduction to the world and lore of the upcoming series. Series writer,
As December winds down and the holiday spirit fills the air, many people prepare to celebrate Kwanzaa, a meaningful festival that honors African American heritage and culture. Celebrated from December 26 to January 1, Kwanzaa emphasizes unity, self-determination, collective work, responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith. With its rich
In a compelling new video series, artist Mickalene Thomas offers a deeply personal reflection on her groundbreaking exhibition, All About Love. Produced by The Broad and distributed by ESSENCE, the series features intimate interviews with Thomas as she delves into the key themes of her work. Titled “All About Motherhood,”
The Dallas Museum of Art is showcasing an exhibition titled When You See Me: Visibility in Contemporary Art/History, which explores the intricate dynamics of visibility. This exhibition aims to expand and challenge official histories and their visual narratives, offering deeper representations of those who have been historically marginalized or erased.
Simphiwe Mbunyuza grew up in Butterworth, a small village in South Africa where he discovered his passion for the clay medium while molding clay from the riverbanks into shapes of the farm animals. These formative years have led to the ceramic artist’s solo exhibition at David Kordansky Gallery in Los
Vel Phillips was a distinguished civil rights activist and politician in Wisconsin, celebrated for her groundbreaking accomplishments in public service. In 1956, she became the first Black person and woman elected to the Milwaukee Common Council, marking a historic achievement. She continued to break barriers by becoming the first Black
Percival Everett (The Trees, James, Erasure), renowned for his prowess as a novelist, short story writer, and poet, reveals a lesser-known but deeply ingrained facet of his creativity: painting. In a conversation with J.C. Gabel on Literary Hub, Everett sheds light on his artistic journey, the interplay between his writing
