DECEMBER 2021
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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!