DECEMBER 2021

  • BOOKS

    CALL US WHAT WE CARRY | Dec 2 | by Amanda Gorman
    Presidential inaugural poet Amanda Gorman’s collection of poems reflects the current moment in which we’re living.

    THE RIB KING | Dec 7 | by Ladee Hubbard
    This historical novel, set in Chicago in 1914, explores race, class, and revenge. Juicy!

    PENNY CANDY: A CONFECTION | Dec 7 | by Jonathan Norton
    This memoir from playwright Jonathan Norton chronicles his life growing up in Pleasant Grove, TX and helping his dad run the family’s candy store from their one-bedroom apartment.

    A CALM CHAOS: DISCOVERING THE MYSTERY WITHIN TO FIND SELF-LOVE | Dec 28 | by Dr. Imani J. Walker
    The ‘Married to Medicine’ star reveals her mental health struggles and journey to healing.

    THE THREE MOTHERS: HOW THE MOTHERS OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., MALCOLM X, AND JAMES BALDWIN SHAPED A NATION | Dec 28 | by Anna Malaika Tubbs
    Anna Malaika Tubbs celebrates the women who raised and nurtured three of our most important change-makers.

  • MUSIC

    HERE TO STAY | Dec 3 | by Kenny Lattimore
    The much-anticipated eight studio album from the modern soul singer.

    KEYS | Dec 10 | by Alicia Keys
    GRAMMY Award winner Alicia Keys is releasing two versions of her new album: “Originals” and “Unlocked.”

    GOOD MORNING GORGEOUS | Dec 3 | by Mary J. Blige
    Go Mary! Go Mary! Check out this new single out NOW from this Honey legend.

  • FILM

    SWAN SONG | Dec 17 | Apple TV
    A sci-fi love story starring Mahershala Ali and Naomie Harris.

    A JOURNAL FOR JORDAN | Dec 25 | Theaters
    Michael B. Jordan and Chanté Adams star in this love story based on real-life events, directed by Denzel Washington.

    THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH | Dec 25 | Theaters
    Denzel Washington stars as the title character in Shakespeare’s infamous “Scottish play.”

    THE MATRIX RESURRECTIONS | Dec 22 | Theaters
    Yahya Abdul-Mateen II steps into the role of Morpheus.

  • TV

    ANNIE LIVE! | Dec 2 | NBC
    Newcomer Celina Smith stars as the lovable orphan, alongside Honey fave Taraji P. Henson and Tituss Burgess.

    HARLEM | Dec 3 | Amazon
    Tracy Oliver’s new Amazon Prime series starring Megan Good!

    ABBOTT ELEMENTARY | Dec 7 | ABC
    Quinta Brunson as a school teacher? Yes, please!

    ANNE BOLEYN | Dec 9 | AMC+
    Jodie Turner-Smith stars as the Queen of England in this British drama series.

    SELLING TAMPA | Dec 15 | Netflix
    We’re here for the all-Black woman-led real-estate firm!

    CLAWS | Dec 19 | TNT
    Niecy Nash-Betts and the Nail Artisans of Manatee County crew are back for a fourth and final season.

  • WARM & FUZZY / HOLIDAY FILM & TV

    THE BUSINESS OF CHRISTMAS | Dec 2 | BET+
    Honey legend Daphne Maxwell Reid stars.

    KIRK FRANKLIN’S A GOSPEL CHRISTMAS | Dec 4 | Lifetime
    The contemporary gospel icon and the stunning Honey Demetria McKinney light up the small screen just in time for Christmas.

    OUR CHRISTMAS JOURNEY | Dec 4 | Hallmark
    Holly Robinson Peete shines in this heart-warming holiday tale.

    MY FAVORITE CHRISTMAS MELODY | Dec 5 | Lifetime
    Recording artist Mya starts alongside fellow Honey Cree Summer’s brother, Rainbow Sun Francks, in a holiday rom-com.

    CHRISTMAS MATCHMAKERS | Dec 5 | ION
    Our girl Vivica A. Fox is starring in 4 holiday movies airing on ION!

    A SISTERLY CHRISTMAS | Dec 7 | OWN
    Just one of many new holiday movies premiering on OWN.

    MIRACLES ACROSS 125TH STREET | Dec 20 | VH1
    The Queen Bee, Lil’ Kim, plus Teyana Taylor, Marsha Warfield, and Luenell!