The Blaxploitation classic Black Caesar gave James Brown his first shot at a soundtrack and one of his best nicknames.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — I feel wistful whenever I hear people mention the films that defined the blaxploitation genre. No better film exists from that period than “Shaft,” although some folk might argue ...

An African-American version of Citizen Kane? Great idea. Even historically valid, since Chicago Defender founder Robert S. Abbott–a clear model for this play’s tragic black newspaper mogul, Ciaphus ...

The Hammer remembers the guerrilla style of director Larry Cohen and how New York City provided a neighborhood full of free extras. Photo-Illustration: Vulture; Photo: Courtesy Everett Collection When ...

Indie outfit Louverture Films (Nickel Boys) will partner with Cinewax Films and USC Media to develop an audio series, animé series and feature film based on the Black Caesar’s Revenge story. Joslyn ...

No Tom Grieve, the face of the franchise who retired in 2022 after 55 seasons with the club. No Eric Nadel, the legendary radio voice who is missing Opening Day while taking a mental-health break to ...

Eeeeeeyow. Gud gaad. Aintit fonkeenah? James Brown knew how to freak the tribal speak and the tribal feet alike—the tribal neckbone and irrepressible tribal hambone too. Being a poet, a boxer, and a ...