'The Making of African-America': Author Berlin breaks down black experience
REVIEW - African-Americans have lived with the anticipation of huge catastrophic change, whether through the shock of slavery or the great northern migration...
'Fences': A firmly grounded masterpiece still holds up
REVIEW - Denzel Washington's portrayal of Troy is every bit as powerful as James Earl Jones's was. He dominates the stage with humor and with palpable rage...
'Fierce Angels' puts stereotypes of black women in perspective
REVIEW - The new book focuses unflinchingly on the theme of strong black female communities and alternates between deconstructing the stereotypes and celebrating them...
Black 'Death at a Funeral' doesn't live up to British original
REVIEW - Feel free to check out the newest version, but then make sure to rent the original. And then, leaving the identity politics at the door, ask yourself which one you prefer...
'No Crossover' reveals how Iverson got in the game
REVIEW - Those who recall Iverson's illustrious high school career know that his ticket to the NBA didn't come easy...
Why did I see Tyler Perry's movie, too?
REVIEW - As a piece of filmmaking, 'Why Did I Get Married Too?' fails on almost every conceivable level...
A Tyler Perry fan files for divorce
REVIEW - My hat is off to him for his success, but going to his movies is not how I will spend my time and money...
Usher mimics Marvin Gaye on 'Raymond v. Raymond'
OPINION - R&B hasn't been privy to many commercial releases positioned as male post-marital albums, but Usher's new offering can be seen as just that...
An 'Immortal Life': How one woman's cells helped cure a generation
REVIEW - The cells of a poor black woman from Clover, Virginia, a descendant of free slaves, led to major breakthroughs in everything from polio to Parkinson's...
'Brooklyn's Finest' is flawed but fiercely entertaining
REVIEW - As a piece of entertainment Antoine Fuqua's new film is first-rate but as food for thought it falls short...
