Desi Banks is set to perform at the Pantages Theatre in Minneapolis on March 29, 2025, as part of his “The Elevation Tour,” offering fans a chance to experience his dynamic and engaging stand-up comedy.
Issa Rae
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Michelle Obama, Craig Robinson to launch new podcast series
Michelle Obama and her brother Craig Robinson are launching a new weekly podcast, IMO with Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson, which will feature in-depth conversations with high-profile guests from entertainment, sports, health, and business.
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Issa Rae on Black TV history: ‘Networks built their success on our backs, and we have almost nothing to show for it’
Issa Rae’s upcoming HBO docuseries, Seen & Heard, explores the often-overlooked contributions of Black creators in television, featuring industry giants such as Oprah Winfrey, Tyler Perry, and Ava DuVernay.
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Watch List: 5 Black films to get into this spring
We’ve highlighted a few films featuring Black talent that are currently in theaters or will be coming to one near you very soon.
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Issa Rae: African Americans must ‘reclaim’ their stories
Issa Rae once wrestled with either going to business school or law school after her graduation from Stanford University. She ultimately opted for neither as her career as a producer and creator became more focused and drew her away from her original post-college pursuits. “A clear path? No!” Rae told an audience of mostly women […]
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OkayAfrica highlights 100 outstanding women of the African Diaspora
MN Rep. Ilhan Omar is among those named Newly elected Minnesota State Representative Ilhan Omar is among 100 African women named to a new “100 Women” list released earlier this month in honor of Women’s History Month. Omar is listed among such celebrities as actress Issa Rae and model Iman, “major forces” and “lesser-known power […]