Film Collection Honors Black History Month. Celebrating the talented Black actors and filmmakers in the TV and film world is an easy and enjoyable way to commemorate this Black History Month. Among those noted stars is Vivica A. Fox, a leading lady in numerous blockbuster films. (Family Features)
Fox’s breakout role was playing Will Smith’s girlfriend in the blockbuster “Independence Day.” She later starred in family dramas like “Soul Food” and “Kingdom Come,” followed by Quentin Tarantino’s “Kill Bill: Vol. 1” and “Kill Bill: Vol. 2.”
She’s also taken on many roles in television, including “Sharknado 2” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm” on HBO. Fox participated in “Celebrity Apprentice,” finishing third in the 2015 season. She added author to her resume with the release of her book “Everyday I’m Hustling” in 2018.
Now, just in time for Black History Month, a number of Fox’s films are available for free viewing on Tubi, joining the wide variety of selections that highlight the rich history of Black culture, stories, and talented voices. The service offers more than 30,000 movies and TV shows globally from nearly every major Hollywood studio on virtually every platform, from smart TVs and video game consoles to mobile phones, tablets, and more. Since it’s ad-supported, the massive library of films and TV shows is available for free without the hassle of credit cards or subscription fees.
Fox’s titles available in February include:
“Cocktails with Queens” (2020) – Fox, Claudia Jordan, LisaRaye McCoy and Syleena Johnson sip and serve on the latest trending topics in Black entertainment and news.
“Crossbreed” (2018) – Under the direction of the U.S. President (played by Fox), a team of experts’ efforts to recover an alien bio-weapon from a space station turns to terror when the deadly cargo escapes.
“The Hard Corps” (2006) – A soldier’s work to form a team of bodyguards to shield an ex-boxer is at risk when the boxer fears his sister is romantically linked to one of them.
“Mercenaries” (2013) – When a visiting dignitary is captured and imprisoned while touring a war zone, a team of elite female commandos is assembled to infiltrate the women’s prison and rescue her.
“Motives” (2004) – Nothing is what it seems when a successful, smart business tycoon jeopardizes his powerful marriage with an affair that leads to murder and deceit.
“The Power of Love” (2012) – A best-selling author bonds with a Los Angeles disc jockey when she appears on his radio show, sharing love stories and advising listeners who call in.
“Two Can Play That Game” (2001) – Also starring Morris Chestnut and Gabrielle Union, this hit romantic comedy is about a successful woman whose romantic advice is put to the test when she sees her man out dancing with a new woman.
To watch these and other movies featuring leading Black artists this Black History Month, visit Tubi.tv.
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Black Voice – Black Stories: 3 literary treasures for summer
Black Voice – Black Stories: 3 literary treasures for summer
As discussions surrounding race, continue to evolve across the nation, Black voices and stories can provide new perspectives for readers. Whether it’s an engaging fictional tale or a historical novel recounting a moment of American heroism, these books offer captivating insight and inspiration to readers of all backgrounds.
Black authors play an important role in literature by offering unique points of view. In some cases, their writings illuminate cultural experiences with an authentic, unfiltered viewpoint. Other works celebrate the accomplishments of Black heroes whose stories may otherwise go untold. (Family Features)
A Summer That Blends Past and Present
Emmy Award winner, renowned lawyer, and journalist, “The View” co-host and “New York Times” bestselling author Sunny Hostin’s debut novel, “Summer on the Bluffs,” chronicles a life-changing summer on the exclusive beaches of Oak Bluffs, a Black community in Martha’s Vineyard. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, three found sisters uncover secrets in this picturesque town that is a mecca for Black society, all while protecting their own truths. Reunited for one last golden summer together, the three vie to be the chosen heir of their godmother’s beach house.
Sisters United in Wartime Service
Kaia Alderson’s novel, “Sisters in Arms,” reveals the untold, true story of the Six Triple Eight, the all-Black Postal Battalion of the Women’s Army Corps, which made a dangerous voyage to Europe to ensure American servicemen received word from their loved ones. The novel explores what life was like for the first all-Black women’s unit permitted to deploy overseas during World War II. It’s a heartfelt look at a mission many were determined to see fail, but also a powerful message of courage, friendships, romances, failed promises of desegregation (despite Mary McCleod Bethune’s efforts to prevent it), and, ultimately, triumph.
From Slavery to Wealth and Power
“Island Queen” is a sweeping historical novel based on the true-life story of Dorothy “Doll” Kirwan Thomas, a determined Black woman who rose from slavery to become one of the wealthiest and most powerful landowners in the colonial West Indies. After buying her freedom and securing the same for her sister and mother, Thomas’s ambition drove her from the bustling port cities of the West Indies to the forbidden drawing rooms of London’s elite. With each page, author Vanessa Riley paints a portrait of a larger-than-life woman who left her mark on history.
These selections, written by Black authors to elevate Black voices, are top picks for summer reading. Find more literature that illuminates Black voices in America at Facebook.com/WilliamMorrowBooks .
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