The sad story of Truman Capote’s ouster as storyteller and entertainer to the wives of Manhattan’s most powerful men continues to make waves today. Much ink has been spilled over Capote, in the 80s considered the greatest living American author, who was banned from the magic circle of dinners at La Cote Basque after publishing devastating, humiliating tales told to… View Post
Oh I hear you sister, you are S-T-R-E-S-S-E-D. So for a minute I’d like you to imagine setting sail on a journey that’s not just about exploring new destinations but about a radical act of sweet self-care amidst the camaraderie of like-minded women. That dream, is a reality on this Women’s Wellness Cruise, embarking from Budapest to Prague in October… View Post
As Groundhog Day approaches, we’re reminded of the whimsical tradition where a furry little critter predicts the arrival of spring. Ahhhh, so cute, but also utterly unnecessary this year. Do we really need a groundhog to tell us what’s already evident outside our windows? Spring is here, bypassing the usual deep freeze, and while it might feel like a reprieve,… View Post
I’m sharing this article with a mix of fear and fury. Fear, because my livelihood in the media industry hinges on the very entities I find myself increasingly at odds with. Fury, because the disregard for fair compensation in the creator economy is not just a personal grievance; it’s a matter of principle. For self-preservation I should remain silent, yet… View Post
CBC stalwart Amanda Parris travelled and listened to collect intel on the ways Blackness has changed as a lived concept. Larry Wilmore, Bolu Babalola, Gina Yashere, and Mwazulu Diyabanza join Parris in provocative discussions of topics including reparations for slavery, the crisis in Black maternal care, the meaning of Black hair, and what Parris calls “the diaspora wars”. As producer… View Post
By Anne Brodie Writer-director Kaouther Ben Hania’s innovative style brings to vivid, unforgettable life Four Daughters, a quasi-documentary about a family of Tunisian women mourning the disappearance of the eldest two daughters who were “devoured by wolves”. Ben Hania as the real mother Olfa and her two youngest Eya and Tayssir as themselves, the missing ones Ghofrane (Ichraq Matar) and… View Post