22K views · 145 reactions | Since Mo'Nique won the Oscar for her role as the villain in "Precious", her career has changed... for the worse. The actress didn't play by "the rules" by refusing to travel the world promoting the film, which, coupled with her controversial acceptance speech, landed her on Hollywood's blacklist. | Rosa + | Facebook

Alice “Tan” Ridley-Sidibe, mother of Oscar nominee Gabourey Sidibe and a standout semifinalist on “America’s Got Talent” in 2010, has passed away at 72. Known as a pillar of NYC’s music scene, “Tan” performed for over 30 years in subway stations and sang at Harlem’s Cotton Club. Her family, including son Ahmed, now mourns her loss. Prayers to the entire Sidibe family🙏🏾🎥 America’s Got Talent PG | The Jasmine BRAND

40K views · 581 reactions | Gabourey Sidibe shares her powerful words on challenging the expected narrative for black women in her new film: "You are allowed to seek joy that's not from someone — seek it in yourself!" | The View | Facebook