A multi-talented woman, Jessie Woo, continues to push and stay ready for her dream opportunity. Starting her career with opportunities like being a BET Breaks...
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Photo by Kobina DeGraft Johnson The Reel Effect hosted its first film screening event on April 20th with a diverse group of filmmakers of color. The screening called A...
Unique Film Screening Showcases Short Films And Weed Vendors
The Reel Effect hosted its first 4/20 film screening on Thursday. Focused on highlighting filmmakers of color the event showcased nine short films from filmmakers from...
NBC “Grand Crew” Grasie Mercedes And Aaron Jennings Discuss Season Two
The friend crew you did not know you needed has found its groove on NBC and Peacock. Grand Crew is a comedic television show about a group of professional Black...
Nicole Ari Parker Speaks Mental Health and Entrepreneurship In “A Snowy Day In Oakland”
Currently featured in A Snowy Day In Oakland, Nicole Ari Parker, plays LaTrice a beautiful and smart psychologist that is starting over after a breakup from her high...
Loretta Devine In “A Snowy Day In Oakland” and Never Being Typecast
For decades actress, Loretta Devine, graced our television screens playing a range of roles. Some of our favorites being Gloria in Waiting To Exhale, Marguerite in...
Love and romance fill the air every Valentine’s Day and many of us love seeing the colors pink and red, and planning fun nights with our loves or best friends...
Film and activism are almost synonymous to each other, they have allowed black voices to be heard in such powerful ways that has changed the trajectory of how people of...
The Reel Effect’s monthly editorial column features stories from film, television, and media professionals. Giving creators of color the opportunity to share some...
Issa Rae Launches Black & Unlimited Program With Walmart
Issa Rae continues to put Black content creators first with her latest collaboration. Rae’s media company Hoorae Media partnered with Walmart developing the Black...