Carla Hay

2 weeks ago | blacknewsandviews.com | Carla Hay

Kendrick Lamar reigned supreme with the most award wins, star-studded tributes had the crowd jumping, and artists’ passionate criticisms of the Donald Trump administration drew thunderous applause. Those were some of the highlights of the 25th annual BET Awards held Monday at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. It was one of BET’s biggest events ever, because it celebrated the awards’ 25th anniversary, but the five-hour show stretched long past its announced 3.5-hour runtime.

2 weeks ago | blacknewsandviews.com | Carla Hay

Entertainment history was made for the several Black winners of “Purpose,” which was named Best Play at the 78th annual Tony Awards held Sunday at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. The winners for “Purpose” included playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, actress Kara Young, and producers Debra Martin Chase, LaChanze, and Rashad V. Chambers.

3 weeks ago | womensmediacenter.com | Carla Hay

In a political climate where diversity initiatives and civil rights are under frequently law-breaking attacks, it has become more urgent for women finding strength in community to fight back against these attacks and keep pushing for progress. This call to action was voiced by several recipients and presenters at the 2025 Women’s Media Awards, which were presented on June 5 at the JW Marriott Essex House in New York City.

1 month ago | blacknewsandviews.com | Carla Hay

Where are all the Black-oriented scripted TV series going? When it comes to primetime television, there have been noticeable cancellations of scripted series that either have predominantly Black casts or a leading character who is Black. Prime Video’s “Harlem,” Peacock’s “Bel-Air,” and CBS’s “The Equalizer” are among the canceled shows. Every year, it’s expected that any number of TV series will get canceled or renewed. But the disappearance of Black-oriented shows is leaving a noticeable void.

Mar 11, 2025 | blacknewsandviews.com | Carla Hay

There’s no question that winning prizes at a televised awards show can increase an artist’s visibility and clout. But for the awards season so far in 2025, Black actors and Black actresses in TV shows have been getting snubbed at televised awards shows open to all racial groups. At this year’s Golden Globe Awards, Critics Choice Awards, and the Screen Actors Guild Awards, no Black artists won in categories for TV actors and TV actresses.