Octavia Spencer's experiences with racism in Los Angeles might surprise some of her fans.

It’s a commonly held belief that getting Black people in the room, at the table will mitigate and alleviate issues of racism and discrimination. But that’s not always the case. Sadly, there are plenty of instances where Black folks have gotten access and are so happy to be there, they’ve upheld the very same practices […]

Golden Globe-winning actress Taraji P. Henson recently spoke about her journey as a single mother working in Hollywood. Amongst the conversation, the star revealed that she only received around $40,000 in take-home pay for her role in the 2008 Oscar-winning film The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.

Will complex black films ever have more than an occasional chance?