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Damson Idris on what we can expect from his upcoming movie ‘Children of Blood and Bone’ “Expect everything! This is going to be the biggest moment in film history” (Source: @etnow)

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Miles Caton releases his new single “Don’t Hate Me.”

New teaser for the Michael Jackson biopic. In theaters on April 24.

‘SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY’ is the biggest movie trailer launch of all time with 718.6M views. ‘DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE’ is second with 365M views.

The streets are calling. New Orleans artist Flagboy Giz channels the spirit of Mardi Gras Indian tradition with a powerful performance of ‘We Outside’. Watch the full show: colors.lnk.to/flagboygiz

‘SINNERS’ won 4 Oscars tonight. • Best Actor (Michael B. Jordan) • Best Cinematography • Best Original Screenplay • Best Original Score See the full winners list: bit.ly/OscarWins26

Michael B. Jordan wins Best Actor at the #Oscars for his role in ‘Sinners.’

The secretary of Miami-Dade County’s GOP started a group chat for conservative students Within 3 weeks, it was filled with over 400 instances of the N-word, Nazi rhetoric and writings of "dozens of ways of violently killing Black people" miamiherald.com/news/politics-…

Right now, the state of Alabama extracts more than $450M per year in unpaid labor from incarcerated men and women. This urgent, Oscar-nominated documentary, ‘The Alabama Solution’, exposes the modern-day slavery happening every day in the state prison system. Watch to see how these incarcerated men are fighting for their human rights. Go to the link in The Alabama Solution bio to take action.

Remember the Titans. Season 1 of #Monarch: Legacy of Monsters recapped in 90 seconds. Season 2 premieres Friday.

A shocking return to Skull Island. #Monarch: Legacy of Monsters — New Season February 27

GAGGING. Been waiting on this!!

They could’ve done better than this…

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I’m so sad. 🥹

Eric. 😭🥹

And you serious.

When you see the glow of fire cutting through the night sky during Mardi Gras, you’re witnessing one of the oldest and most layered traditions in New Orleans — the Flambeaux. 🔥⚜️ The word “flambeaux” comes from French, meaning torch. In the 19th century, before electric streetlights illuminated parade routes, enslaved Africans and free men of color were forced to carry flaming torches to light the way for krewes rolling through the city. They walked ahead of floats, beside riders, and through crowds — providing literal light during a time when they themselves were denied freedom and basic rights. What began as labor rooted in slavery later evolved into paid work after Emancipation, with Black men continuing the tradition as torchbearers during Mardi Gras parades. Over time, the Flambeaux became more than lighting. They became performers. With kerosene torches in hand, they danced, twirled, entertained, and brought rhythm and movement to the streets. Spectators began tossing coins — a practice that, while festive on the surface, carries complicated undertones tied to class, race, and power. The image of Black men performing for tips while lighting the celebration of others is a reminder that New Orleans’ beauty often sits alongside hard truths. Today, Flambeaux carriers are still a powerful and visible part of Mardi Gras. They are paid professionals who train for the role, understand the risks, and embrace the cultural significance of the tradition. In recent years, there have been conversations about fair wages, safety standards, and proper respect for the history behind the role. Many are reclaiming the narrative — honoring the ancestors who carried those flames under bondage while asserting dignity and pride in what the tradition represents now. The Flambeaux are not just aesthetic. They are history in motion. They represent resilience, survival, artistry, and the complicated layers of New Orleans culture — where joy and struggle have always coexisted. As the torches flicker along St. Charles Avenue and beyond, they remind us that even in darkness, our ancestors found ways to bring light. #louisiana #mardigras #Flambeaux #BlackHistory

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