Nathalie Emmanuel as Evie Jackson • The Invitation (2022) dir. Jessica M. Thompson

The Sound of Music (1965) dir. Robert Wise

“When I was younger, I hated how dark I was—I was bullied. Now I’ve learned to accept myself—I just want to represent for the little Black girls.” – Anok Yai

Top model Anok Yai opens up on the Sherri Shepherd Show about her journey from facing colorism, bullying and self-doubt to fully embracing her beauty. Her story reminds us all of the power in self-acceptance and the importance of representation. 🤎

My 20 Best Songs Produced By Quincy Jones

1. “Thriller”- Michael Jackson (1982)

2. USA For Africa: “We Are the World” (1985)

3. "One Hundred Ways" - James Ingram (1981)

4. "Rock With You" - Michael Jackson (1979)

5. "Just Once" - James Ingram (1981)

6. "Give Me The Night" - George Benson (1980)

7. “Don’t Stop ’Til You Get Enough”- Michael Jackson (1979)

8. “Man in the Mirror”- Michael Jackson (1988)

9. "Stomp" - The Brothers Johnson (1980)

10. "Ai No Corrida" - Quincy Jones (1981)

11. "The Dude" - Quincy Jones (1981)

12. "The Secret Garden (Sweet Seduction Suite)" - Al B. Sure!, El DeBarge, James Ingram & Barry White (1990)

13. "Betcha Wouldn't Hurt Me" - Patti Austin & Stevie Wonder (1981)

14. "Tomorrow (A Better You, Better Me)" - Telvin Campbell (1989)

15. Sanford & Son - "Theme (The Streetbeater)" (1973)

16. "You Don't Own Me" - Lesley Gore (1964)

17. "Slow Jams" (feat. Babyface & Tamia) Barry White & Portrait

18. "Yah Mo B There" - James Ingram & Michael McDonald (1983)

19. "Liberian Girl" - Michael Jackson (1987)

20. "Baby Come To Me" - Patti Austin & James Ingram (1981)

My cover for Godzilla: Mechagodzilla 50th Anniversary - IDW Exclusive!

Elizabeth B.

Doctor Doom by Alex Ross

HOODOO: “If freedom don’t ring, these “roots” gonna sing!!!!”

Artwork by Victor Moscoso

Photography by Waldo Bascom

NGC 3603

NGC 3603 is a bright and prominent star-forming region located in the constellation Carina.

It is known for its rich population of young, massive stars and is often studied for insights into stellar formation and evolution.

NGC 3603 is approximately 20,000 light-years away from Earth

Credits: NASA, ESA, R. O'Connell (University of Virginia), F. Paresce (National Institute for Astrophysics, Bologna, Italy), E. Young (Universities Space Research Association/Ames Research Center), the WFC3 Science Oversight Committee, and the Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA)