“Black Panther” dominates the box office — and social media

“Black Panther” broke box office records in its opening weekend. And social media is lauding the movie’s message of diversity.

Maryland’s Black History: Harriet Tubman

Harriet Tubman was born in Dorchester County, Maryland around the year 1820, according to PBS. While Tubman may be best known for her “Underground Railroad” voyages, she was also an accomplished military leader during the Civil War and a vocal activist…

Will ‘Hidden Figures’ win first PG best picture Oscar in decades?

The Academy’s taste in Oscar-winning films has changed over the past 57 years. Present-day Oscar-winning films are more likely to have a PG-13 or R-rating than any other decade. Can “Hidden Figures” break that pattern?

Maryland’s Black History: Taraji P. Henson

February is #BlackHistoryMonth and many influential African-Americans have called Maryland home. Meet Taraji P. Henson, a Hollywood actress who’s role in “Hidden Figures” helped earn the film an Oscar nomination.