Created or Produced by Black Track
Sharp comedy about a rappers slice of life at home in Long Beach
The Vince Staples Show (KJ Booze)
Previous President of Freeform who now runs another network
Tara Duncan
This director of the feature, THE BURIAL OF KOJO, prompted Beyonce to tap him for “BLACK IS KING”
Blitz the Ambassador
This actor is known for the iconic role of Omar Little in THE WIRE
Michael K Williams
Company run by prominent NBA star and his childhood best friend
SpringHill
Macro-produced film about a gangster, a pimp, and an escort who uncover a government conspiracy
They Cloned Tyrone (Stephen Love Jr., Mark Wright)
First Black Partner at a major talent agency, who later went on to found a media company
Charles King
Taye Diggs shares the oft told story that this actress’ slap in their infamous Best Man scene was NOT in the script and completely surprised and offended him
Nia Long
This actor had his name enshrined on the College of Fine Arts at an HBCU
Chadwick Boseman
Company run by woman widely considered one of the most successful TV writers of all time
Shondaland
Emmy-winning drama about a woman who becomes a housekeeper to survive abuse
Watch Out for the Big Grrrls (Makiah Green)
Agency partner who repped Beyonce, Courtney B. Vance, and Aunjanae Ellis
Andrea Nelson Meigs
This man turned down the part of Ike Turner in What’s Love Got to Do With It five times before agreeing once he learned Angela Bassett would be playing Tina
Laurence Fishbourne
This actor starred in both the broadway and feature adaptation of A RAISIN IN THE SUN
Sidney Poitier
Production Company founded by prominent Hollywood couple that produced To ALL THE BOYS I’VE LOVED BEFORE
Westbrook
Emmy-Winning Reality TV Dance Competition Show on Amazon Prime hosted by a singer
Maid (Michelle Denise Jackson)
Prominent Disney Exec who moved to Netflix and created produced films like THE HARDER THEY FALL and DA 5 BLOODS
Tendo Nagenda
This world renowned singer/actress was a producer of The Princess Diaries
Whitney Houston
Barrier-breaking star who passed in 2021 after seven decades in the industry, including features in SOUNDER, THE HELP and DIARY OF A MAD BLACK WOMAN
Cicely Tyson
Production company known for projects like YOUNG, WILD, AND FREE and THE PERFECT FIND
Confluential Films
Short film adapted to feature length and produced by Daniel Kaluuya
Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. (Adanne Ebo, Adamma Ebo)
First African woman to head a major TV studio
Pearlena Igbokwe
This iconic singer was asked to play Ruby Rhod in The Fifth Element, but he turned it down because he felt it was too feminine. The role went to Chris Tucker.
Prince
Often remembered for his hilariously memorable quotes and interviews, this music icon passed in 2024 after producing decades of hits
Quincy Jones
Production company led by Oscar-winning star that produced TROOP ZERO
JuVee Productions