Today is the anniversary of Prince‘s death and many people around the world are still mourning the icon’s untimely passing. In a week that is sure to be filled with purple-themed parties, we at Global Grind recall some of the best tributes following the passing of the GOAT — as well as the not so […]
A very emotional cast of the hit Broadway musical “The Color Purple” spent their final moments on stage together singing a rendition of the gospel song, “Total Praise.” Sunday marked the final performance of the Broadway revival of “The Color Purple,” which tells the story of a resilient woman who triumphs over the oppressive men in […]
When “The Color Purple” was released December 20, 1985, star Whoopi Goldberg had not yet broken through. The actress was known to some for a…
When news spread about Sandra Bland, the 28-year-old Black woman who died in a jail cell after being pulled over during a traffic stop, many…
Jennifer Hudson will soon add Broadway performer to her resume, which already includes Grammy, Oscar, and Golden Globe winner. Hudson has signed on to play Shug Avery, a sultry blues singer, in the musical “The Color Purple.” This will be Hudson’s first musical theater role since her award-winning performance in the 2006 film “Dreamgirls.” […]
Nowhere has the depiction of black life been more diverse than in the world of cinema. Go to any video store, surf any video rental website and look at the wide selection of films in the African-American/Black films section. The variety is vast, so if you’re having trouble where to start, here are nine of […]
