*NEW YORK – The award winning film – Mr. SOUL! – directed by Melissa Haizlip continues to wow audiences across the nation in virtual cinemas this week and will expand through Labor Day Weekend. This ...

A documentary resurrects the magic of “Soul!,” a boundary-pushing public television show that celebrated the rich diversity of Black culture in the ’60s and ’70s. By Devika Girish When you purchase a ...

(San Francisco, CA — Tuesday, July 28, 2020) In 1968, America’s first Black variety show, SOUL!, helmed by producer and eventual host Ellis Haizlip, premiered on public television. The pioneering ...

Dealing with newfound fame can’t help but be a disconcerting experience. Suddenly, you’re encountering people who you don’t know, yet they’re treating you like they know you. And in a way, they do, ...

Today we take it for granted that Black culture is mainstream American culture. But, before the age of hip-hop, cable TV, the internet, streaming, and mobile phones, African Americans basically had to ...

Mr. Soul!, the award-winning documentary about the public television variety show Soul!, is coming to HBO Max August 1st, and the streaming service has released a trailer for the film that captures ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Jean Knight might be best remembered for her chart-topping single “Mr. Big Stuff,” but her catalog goes far beyond that one cultural touchstone. Her voice was powerful yet playful, ...

Today, Black faces are seen across networks, cable shows, and streaming platforms. Yet, not long ago, Black folks used to run to the television set to spot a glowing brown face on the small screen.

The award-winning documentary about the public television variety show considered the “Black Tonight Show” will start streaming on HBO Max Aug. 1. On Thursday, the fast-growing streaming service ...

Stax Records spent decades spinning gold. The label nurtured a unique sound that blended R&B, gospel, blues, and country, eventually leading the way in a soul revolution. Stax became a home to icons ...

A documentary about a pioneering television program from the 1970s will underscore local links to the music and movie industries when it is shown this weekend at the Woodstock Film Festival. “Mr SOUL!