The Water Phoenix, directed and starring actress and filmmaker Bola Ogun launched on Vimeo last week. It’s a short film about a mermaid named Anya, held captive in an aquarium, who falls out of love with her caretaker, Jack, when he fails to follow … [Read more...] about Bola Ogun Creates Black Mermaid Film “The Water Phoenix”
creators of color
Dr. Sheena Howard Publishes Encyclopedia of Black Comics through Fulcrum
I’m really excited to finally talk about this project. I wrote a few entries and I think Sheena did a great job of making sure that plenty of Black female comic creators were highlighted. Check out the press release below! … [Read more...] about Dr. Sheena Howard Publishes Encyclopedia of Black Comics through Fulcrum
Magical Books for Black Girls
If you’re looking for inspiring books with female protagonists to give to African-American girls and teens, here are a few you should check out. All of these titles are available both in print and most are also in digital and feature Black female … [Read more...] about Magical Books for Black Girls