Derrel Johnson

2 days ago | rollingout.com | Derrel Johnson

Rolling out spoke exclusively with actress Wunmi Mosaku, who plays Annie in the movie Sinners. She breaks down the relationship between her character and Smoke, played by Michael B. Jordan, working with Ryan Coogler, and more. What were your first thoughts when you read the script, and what attracted you to the role of Annie? First of all, I was attracted to the fact that it was a Ryan Coogler project. That, to me, means it’s going to be culturally relevant. It’s going to be beautifully shot.

5 days ago | rollingout.com | Derrel Johnson

Miles Caton, who plays Sammie in Sinners, exclusively spoke with rolling out about working with Michael B. Jordan, Ryan Coogler and other legends. This was your acting debut. When you first read the script, what was it that attracted you to the film itself and the role of Sammie? Definitely, the character that I was playing, Sammie. I felt like I related to him a lot and we both kind of come from the same background and we both have that same ambition.

1 week ago | amsterdamnews.com | Derrel Johnson

At a time when African Americans were not allowed to play in Major League Baseball (MLB), Jackie Robinson played his first Major League game for the Brooklyn Dodgers at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn on April 15, 1947, breaking the modern-day color barrier in the sport. In honor of Robinson, NYC Parks presented the fourth annual Jackie Robinson Day Festival at the Jackie Robinson Recreation Center at 85 Bradhurst Ave in Harlem on Saturday, April 12.

1 week ago | rollingout.com | Derrel Johnson

In September 1987, NBC debuted the iconic show “A Different World,” which aired for six seasons and took us into the lives of students at the fictional HBCU, Hillman College. Less than five months later, future Academy Award winner Spike Lee released School Daze, partially based on his experience at the HBCU Morehouse College. The following year, Honda created the Honda Campus All-Star Challenge. This year, the 36th Honda Campus All-Star Challenge will take place on Wednesday, April 17.

1 week ago | rollingout.com | Derrel Johnson

Comedian Earthquake discusses upcoming performances at Sony Hall in New York City, his love of intimate venues for comedy shows, and why he does his annual Father’s Day show at NJPAC in Newark, New Jersey.