2013 marked the comeback for good, quality Black films and “Essence” magazine is showcasing them in March 2014 issue. Gracing the cover is “Lee Daniels’ The Butler” stars Forest Whitaker and Oprah Winfrey, Chiwetel Ejiofor “12 Years a Slave” and “Fruitvale Station” standout Michael B. Jordan. The magazine released a video that gave fans a behind-the-scenes […]

Steve McQueen’s “12 Years a Slave” and Lee Daniels’ “The Butler” is leading the ranks for the Screen Actors’ Guild (SAG) Awards! “Slave” snagged 4 nominations including best ensemble cast, male actor in a leading role for Chiwetel Ejiofor and supporting nominations for Michael Fassbender and newcomer Lupita Nyong’o.   “Butler” is right behind with 3 […]