Cree Summer is the undisputed queen of voice acting. The 51-year-old actor has played many notable live-action roles, like her portrayal of the spiritually liberated Winifred “Freddie” Brooks on A Different World, but it’s her voice work on animated films that have kept her extremely busy the last three decades. Summer’s voice is unmistakable no […]
When Aaron McGruder‘s comic strip, The Boondocks, became an animated series, it changed television forever. The show debuted in November of 2005 and was instantly a hit as part of Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim line-up. Black and white audiences watched every Sunday to see retiree Robert “Granddad” Freeman (voiced by John Witherspoon) and his grandsons, […]
Before his shameful fall from grace, Bill Cosby redefined the role of Black fathers on television. Cosby’s portrayal of Dr. Heathcliff Huxtable on The Cosby Showwas groundbreaking. Cliff’s occupation as a doctor was a refreshing departure from blue-collared blowhards like Fred Sanford and entrepreneurs with a Napoleon complex like George Jefferson. Today, the role of […]
WWE’s Royal Rumble pay-per-view event is a cornerstone of professional wrestling. The legendary over-the-top rope-battle-royale is one of the company’s most exciting events. Not only does it reveal WWE’s plans for Wrestlemania, but the Royal Rumble often marks the return of a superstar who has been out of action. The match also features cameos from […]
The camaraderie in professional wrestling is unlike that in any other sport. Men and women from different walks of life share a bond that only the people in their chosen profession will understand. Unlike other professional sports, there isn’t an off-season for pro wrestlers. They are traveling 300+ days a year. The time away from […]