‘The Debutantes’ Documentary From BET Studios Also Serves As A ‘Black Girl Coming-Of-Age Story,’ Says Director

Debutante balls for young Black women go back centuries to the late 1700s in New York City. Similar to their white counterparts, these events saw young Black women being presented to society, though they were not focused on preparing participants for marriage. Black debutantes were taught good manners, grooming and social etiquette, hoping to prepare […]

A Coming-of-Age Film About 2 Teen Siblings and a Dead Goat on a Remote Caribbean Island

CNN anchor Abby Phillip will address Bowie State University graduates at their winter 2023 commencement, the university announced. On Thursday, Dec. 21, Phillip will speak at the Leonidas S. James Physical Education Complex to more than 400 Bowie State graduates and their families, according to Clutch Points. As a Bowie High School graduate, Phillip understands the […]