Apple TV+ has released the trailer for The Big Cigar series about Huey P. Newton’s escape to Cuba with help from Hollywood director Bert Schneider. The story is based on an article Joshuah Bearman wrote for Playboy Magazine about Newton fleeing to Cuba in 1974 after facing murder charges inContinue Reading
The Big Cigar is a limited drama series on AppleTV+ about Black Panther founder Huey P. Newton’s escape to Cuba. The story is based on an article Joshuah Bearman who is also the executive producer wrote about Newton for Playboy Magazine. In 1974, Newton was accused of shooting a 17-year-oldContinue Reading
Season 16 of AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange returns with new films from the African diaspora with themes of redemption, magic, the supernatural and environmental racism. The Black Public Media and WORLD created series will air season 16 on their YouTube channels. The next season starts with Commuted from directorContinue Reading
Sammy Davis Jr. recorded “Baretta’s Theme (Keep Your Eye On The Sparrow)” in 1975. Baretta was a detective series that ran on CBS from 1975 to 1978. Davis was going through a transition in his career, having recently signed a contract with 20th Century Records. It was a new eraContinue Reading