A Black woman is starring in a television show and she didn't have to sleep with a basketball star to do it....YYAAAAYYY!!!

Synopsis:  From the creator and executive producers of Grey's Anatomy and Private Practice comes a drama revolving around the life and work of a professional crisis manager and her dysfunctional staff.

A former media relations consultant to the President, Olivia Pope (Kerry Washington) dedicates her life to protecting and defending the public images of our nation's elite. After leaving the White House, the power consultant opened her own firm, hoping to start a new chapter -- both professionally and personally -- but she can't seem to completely cut ties with her past. Slowly it becomes apparent that her staff, who specialize in fixing the lives of other people, can't quite fix the ones closest at hand -- their own.

Starring:
Kerry Washington as Olivia Pope
Henry Ian Cusick as Stephen Finch
Columbus Short as Harrison Wright
Guillermo Diaz as Huck
Darby Stanchfield as Abby Whelan    
Katie Lowes as Quinn Perkins

There currently isn't an exact series premiere date.  But be on the lookout for this one.  As you can tell from watching the sneak peek, this show is a must-see.

Night Catches Us

Tagline:  United by revolution, divided by the past

Synopsis:  In 1976, complex political and emotional forces are set in motion when a young man returns to the race-torn Philadelphia neighborhood where he came of age during the Black Power movement.

For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf

I have already gone on record stating that this was  a good movie.  But I think I will retract my statement and say the movie was at best "alright".  But the performances the actresses gave in the film were nothing short of amazing.  There were so many unique characters I haven't seen Black women play in film. 

Crystal:  Let's start off with Crystal played by Kimberly Elise.  Crystal is a mother of two who is loyal to her long-time partner Beau.  Beau is an alcoholic, war veteran (Michael Ealy) that doesn't seem to like himself or his place in the world.  And in return takes his unhappiness and self loathing out on Crystal and their two kids.  But despite the abuse, Crystal is faithful to him.

Juanita:  Juanita, played by Loretta Devine, is an older lady who has been strung out on the same man that treats her bad year after year.  And she's keeps letting him back in her life time and time again.  We all know someone like this, don't we?

Yasmine:  Yasmine is played by Anika Noni Rose.  She is a a single woman in her 30's, a dance teacher, and a mentor to young girls in her community.  Yasmine's world changes drastically when she naively begins dating a man who seems just too good to be true.     

For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf

For Colored Girls...

Alright, alright, alright Tyler Perry has yet another project in the works.  I swear it's like a full-time job trying to keep up with this guy.  I just saw his movie, Why Did I Get Married Too.  And while I was thinking about writing the review for it, this news pops up...

Perry's next film will be For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf (extremely long but powerful title).  This movie is based off of a 1975 play by Ntozake Shange.  It begins shooting in a couple of months and is scheduled to be released next winter season.  The star-studded casting for this film was recently revealed:  Janet Jackson, Jurnee Smollett, Kerry Washington, Kimberly Elise, Macy Gray, Mariah Carey, Phylicia Rashad, and Whoopi Goldberg.   

Our Song is a wonderful independent film directed by Jim McKay.  It takes place in Brooklyn, New York and follows three young girls who are members of the Brooklyn Jackie Robinson Steppers Marching Band.  They find out that their high school is closing down soon due to asbestos and are making plans to figure out what other schools they can go to in New York.  But those aren't the only plans on of the teenage girls is making.  Maria, played by Melissa Martinez, finds out that she is pregnant and wants very much to keep the child but has to figure out how she will take care of it.  Lanisha, played by Kerry Washington, doesn't think Maria is ready to be a mother.  But as any good friend would do, she continues to love and support her friend no matter what decision she decides.

Just me:  I really enjoyed this film.  It reminded me what it was like to be a young teenage girl.  I could easily relate to the story.  I too was in the exact same position as Kerry Washington's character when my best friend told me she was pregnant.  We were freshman in high school.  I too had to make the decision to put my opinions aside and give my friend love and support.  Because that's what true friends do.