For All My Richmond Folks!!
Check me out this Thursday as I take part in this week’s VCU AFAM Community Lecture!! During this lecture, I will discuss what Afrofuturism is, how it centers Black stories, and how it evolves in response to the contemporary cultural moment.
It’s all going down Thursday, October 9th, 6-7pm, at the Richmond Public Library’s Main Branch, in the Gellman Room. Hope to see you there!!
This new season of film and television is quickly approaching us, and I cannot wait!! While summer is one of my favorite seasons, Fall has it on lock with the film and television! So let’s check out this week’s trailers below:
Season 4-The Morning Show (Streaming on Apple TV+ September 17th)
Swiped (Streaming on Hulu September 19th)
The Low Down (Streaming on FX September 23rd)
Marvel Animation’s Marvel Zombies (Streaming on Disney+ September 24th)
Play Dirty (Streaming on Prime Video October 1st)
Bugonia (In theaters October 24th)
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (In theaters November 26th and Streaming on Netflix December 12th)
Did you miss last week’s Meet VCU Authors? Well, guess what, you are in luck!! You can check out my talk from last week on my new Audible, “From the Wiz to Wakanda: Afrofuturism in Pop Culture”!
Last week’s talk was truly an amazing experience. I LOVE when I get to geek out about things that I not only have a professional relationship with, but that I also LOVE!!
Thank you to those who tuned in and to all the future listeners!!
And don’t forget, if you want to listen to the whole series, check it out here!!
Got a new set of films and TV shows all ready for you to view! A new season is upon us! Check out this week’s trailers below:
Season 4-The Morning Show (Streaming on Apple TV+ September 17th)
HIM (In theaters September 19th)
Swiped (Streaming on Hulu September 19th)
The Home (In theaters September 23rd)
Ballad of a Small Player (Streaming on Netflix October 15th)
Hedda (Streaming on Prime Video October 29th)
Pluribus (Streaming on Apple TV+ November 7th)
Let’s jumpstart this month with some exciting film and television news!! Check out this week’s trailers below:
The Terminal List: Dark Wolf (Streaming on Prime Video August 27th)
The Conjuring: The Last Rites (In theaters September 5th)
Wayward (Streaming on Netflix September 25th)
Zootopia 2 (In theaters November 26th)
Eternity (In theaters November 2025)
Season 2-Percy Jackson and the Olympians (Streaming on Disney+ December 10th)
Avatar: Fire and Ash (In theaters December 19th)
As July comes to a close, let me get you ready for the Fall TV lineup. Check out this week’s trailers below:
Alien: Earth (Streaming on FX/Hulu August 12th)
Season 2-Peacemaker (Streaming on HBO Max August 21st)
Hostage (Streaming on Netflix August 21st)
Season 2-Gen V (Streaming on Prime Video September 17th)
The Last Frontier (Streaming on Apple TV+ October 10th)
Talamasca: The Secret Order (Streaming on AMC+ October 26th)
IT: Welcome to Derry (Streaming on HBO Max October 2025)
Boy, do I have some trailer goodies for you today!! I’m looking forward to sharing with you the latest film and television releases. And I must say this week is definitely on FIRE!! See for your self!! Check out this week’s trailers below:
Butterfly (Streaming on Prime Video August 13th)
Highest 2 Lowest (In theaters August 22nd & Apple TV+ September 5th)
NCIS: Tony & Ziva (Streaming on Paramount+ September 4th)
Tron: Ares (In theaters October 10th)
Good Fortune (In theaters October 17th)
Mortal Kombat II (In theaters October 24th)
After The Hunt (In theaters October 2025)
Predator: Badlands (In theaters November 7th)
We are halfway through July, and the television and film train is full steam ahead! Summer is upon us and there is much to dive into!! Check out this week’s new trailers below:
Untamed (Streaming on Netflix July 17th)
Billy Joel: And So It Goes (Streaming on HBO Max July 18th and 25th)
Chief of War (Streaming on Apple TV+ August 1st)
Weapons (In theaters August 8th)
Season 2-Gen V (Streaming on Prime Video September 17th)
Now You See Me: Now You Don’t (In theaters November 14th)
Happy Monday!! I am SUPER excited to finally share….I’m officially on @audible !! When this opportunity came across my email inbox, I literally had to re-read the message several times to make sure I was not tripping!! Seeing it all come together is a process I will never forget! Grateful and Thankful!!
A dream come true!! Bucket list item checked off!! Let me just say this: researching, writing, and the actual recording were no joke, but I am sooooo glad I did it!! This was such an amazing opportunity to create and write a six-episode series titled, “From the Wiz to Wakanda: Afrofuturism in Pop Culture”!!
The series, which can be found on Audible and The Great Courses, explores:
Afrofuturism is a cultural movement that seeks to explore and transform the experience of the African diaspora. Stretching across multiple art forms and genres, the movement taps into the limitless potential of creativity and the imagination to envision Black liberation through stories, music, architecture, fashion, music, and so much more.
In the six lessons of From The Wiz to Wakanda: Afrofuturism in Pop Culture, Grace D. Gipson of Virginia Commonwealth University will trace the history of the movement and introduce you to the writers, artists, and creators who are revisiting the past as they build a new vision for the future. From the work of pioneering Black writers like W. E. B. DuBois to the blockbuster Black Panther films and beyond, you’ll see how Afrofuturism is an ongoing cultural project that grows stronger and more multifaceted with each new generation of Afrofuturist creators.
A movement of both reclamation and innovation, Afrofuturism offers unique perspectives that will only continue to grow and evolve, challenging us to rethink the way we engage with history, pop culture, and our conception of the future. By fostering creative visions that push boundaries and shatter stereotypes, the Afrofuturist movement brings new, diverse narratives to life that are transforming our pop culture landscape in revolutionary ways.
When it is all said and done, Afrofuturism is a cultural and social movement that continues to evolve and transform the landscape of pop culture!!
Such an awesome experience!! #DrGChronicles #PopCultureScholar #Afrofuturism #CreativeScholarship
I hope you enjoy!! Let me know what you think!!
Check it out here and share with your friends!!
Well, folks, I’m back with a few pop culture nuggets! Nothing like sharing some exciting news and updates. This week we have a range of topics including BASL representation, Black hair care, comic book teaser alerts, and Adidas footwear.
Check this week’s news below:
Making HUGE moves for the BASL community…Right on time for its July 4th release on Max, fans of the acclaimed film Sinners will be able to watch it two ways: by 1) streaming the exact theatrically released version, and 2) choosing Sinners in Black American Sign Language (BASL).
According to Warner Bros., this is the first time a streaming service has interpreted a film into BASL. According to Max, the release of Sinners in BASL marks “a major step forward in accessibility, representation and visibility in streaming. Interpreted by Nakia Smith, she is “an influential voice in the Black Deaf community, who delivers a powerful interpretation with cultural depth and linguistic richness that aligns with the film’s themes and historical timeline.”
Nothing like the perfect cocktail for your hair…Just in time to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the popular “Girlfriends” show, Tracee Ellis Ross is turning mixology into hairology through her PATTERN hair care line. Described by Ross in a press release, “Hair cocktailing is a common practice in our community—we layer curl gels, creams, oils and more to create a personalized formula that works best for our own hair.” As noted in Essence, with almost six years on the market, PATTERN’s very first commercial gives air to a wash day ritual Black women almost instinctively do.
The products include a Styling Cream and a Strong Hold Gel, which can be used to shape a bouffant afro, as well as the Curl Gel and Leave-In Conditioner to define coils. Lastly, there is the Curl Mousse for definition and shine.
It looks like we may see DC’s first Black Female Superhero, Nubia, on a television or film screen near you in the near future. While waiting on news about Batman in The Brave and the Bold and the DCU’s plans for Wonder Woman, an interviewer (Pay or Wait) slyly asked famed director James Gunn about the addition of two other characters, Nubia and Static Shock. As one of DC’s most significant but underused characters (sometimes connected to Wonder Woman), Gunn explains “I am very aware of Nubia. And yes, we are very much talking about that, and I want to have all sorts of people represented in the DCU and, yeah, you might be very happy in the not too distant future.” Although a release date has not been set, I look forward to seeing what happens with the character on the big screen.
In more comic news, from Marvel Animation, viewers get a sneak peek into another part of Wakanda in the 4-part series, Eyes of Wakanda.
The series casts a stellar, dynamic voice cast including Winnie Harlow, Cress Williams, Patricia Belcher, Larry Herron, Adam Gold, Lynn Whitfield, Jacques Colimon, Jona Xiao, Gary Anthony Williams, Zeke Alton, Steve Toussaint, Anika Noni Rose , and Isaac Robinson-Smith. It will be the first series of Phase Six of the MCU.
See the teaser trailer below, set to stream on Disney Plus August 27th:
Looks like Samuel L. Jackson is making his mark in the shoe game, as he lends his voice to a new Adidas Originals Superstar Campaign. The campaign is set to honor the timeless silhouettes of Adidas through storytelling. This teaser marks the first installment in a multipart campaign featuring a cross-generational roster of creatives. In a statement from the brand, “When icons wear icons, culture moves.” For a brief history of the Adidas Original Superstar shoe, see here.
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