African American

on May 23, 2007 | Comments (12)

The out, butch actor is starring in the upcoming series Don't Go, a lesbians-of-color answer to The L Word, as well as a JengoTV reality series.

On the Rise With Carlease Burke

Suzanne Corson

on May 8, 2007 | Comments (1)

The out actor and comedian talks about her two decades of working in Hollywood.

Review of "Precious"

Jen Sabella

on November 19, 2009 | Comments (42)

This powerful film based on the Sapphire novel depicts both abuse and hope and features a lesbian teacher who champions the title character.

Disney shows us the beautiful world of "The Princess and the Frog"

Dorothy Snarker

on October 8, 2009 | Comments (31)

Sometimes, when you wish upon a star you get a really gorgeous movie in return. A rough cut of the first five minutes of the new Disney animated film The Prince

Wanda Sykes Mixes the Personal and Political in "I'ma Be Me"

Sarah Warn, Founder and Former Editor in Chief

on October 8, 2009 | Comments (32)

In a hilarious 90-minute HBO special debuting this weekend, the out comedian riffs on the Obamas, racial politics, coming out, and her relationship with her wif

Tyler Perry to write and direct a feature film version of "For Colored Girls"

Sarah Warn, Founder and Former Editor in Chief

on September 7, 2009 | Comments (52)

A few months ago I wrote about Jasmine Guy directing a stage version of Ntozake Shange's famous 1976 play For Girls Who Have Committed Suicide When the Rainbow

Jada Pinkett Smith gets good news about "HawthoRNe"

the linster

on August 11, 2009 | Comments (20)

First off, I love Jada Pinkett Smith. I mean, please. She is nothing short of hot. And her portrayal of lesbian Alex Fisher was just about the only

"True Blood"'s Tara is a stand-out character

Mia Jones, Contributing Writer

on August 5, 2009 | Comments (28)

I don’t know about you, but when Sunday Funday night rolls around, all I want are my fat pants, Thai food and some quality time with the supernatural beings o

The stylish women of the "BET Awards"

Trish Bendix, Managing Editor

on June 29, 2009 | Comments (64)

Whether or not you thought the last-minute Michael Jackson tribute was fitting or a failure, or you loved Beyonce in couture or found it completely ridiculous,

Review of "Mississippi Damned"

Danielle Riendeau

on July 2, 2009 | Comments (22)

This excellent new indie drama about two African American families in 1980s Mississippi includes a butch lesbian struggling with heartbreak.