Black Writers Week 2026: Table of Contents
A rundown of every piece we’re publishing for this year’s Black Writers Week.
Archives
Happy Heavenly Birthday, Roger Ebert: June 18, 1942 – April 4, 2013
Paying homage to the great man on what would have been his 83rd birthday.
Radical Whimsy: Exploring the Creative Mind of Boots Riley
An ode to one of the most creative filmmakers working today.
What is the State of the Black Movie Star?
A look at how Blackness has been used on screen that compares Zendaya’s choices with the career of Sidney Poitier.
When Sci-fi Was Horny: “Logan’s Run” at 50
A look back at the dystopian whiteness of the sci-fi classic, now half a century old.
Cinematic Albums of the 2020s: Music That Feels Like a Movie
An ode to the best albums of the decade that play like movies.
What the 2025 Federal Arts Cuts Mean for Documentary Filmmaking
A report on what recent cuts during Trump 2.0 have done to documentary filmmaking.
J. Christopher Hamilton on Culture, Capital, and Creative Leverage
An interview about culture, capital, and power with someone who understands all three.
The Legend of Us: Expanding the Chosen One
Has the myth of the Chosen One done more harm than good?
Paramount+’s “The Agency” Expands Its Scope With An Exhilarating Second Season
Nothing can stop this show from continuing to burn a relentless fire that you can’t look away from.
I Am Telling You: Dreamgirls at 20
Odie Henderson on the 45th and 20th anniversaries of Dreamgirls.
Through My Lens: The Accidental Archivist of ‘90s Howard University
A personal essay about the importance of capturing history for others to see.
Can the New Anti-Heroine Heal My Inner Black Girl?
A personal response to Aleshea Harris’ Is God Is.
Captivating Third Season of “House of the Dragon” Is More Complex Than Ever
“House of the Dragon” finally begins to breathe some new life into the series.
To Make People Aware of Something is Great: A Conversation with Maya Cade
An interview with the brilliant Maya Cade, the pioneer behind the Black Film Archive.
From My Block to Wakanda: Movies and Black Travel
A personal essay about travel and Black filmmaking.
