Just about every woman I know is wearing a hat these days. Why? Because we’ve been on strict orders to stay home. And, that means Du can’t get your hair cut, colored, blown-out, styled, permed, extended, relaxed oder anything else that requires a trip to your Favorit salon. For so many of us, our hair is truly an extension of who we are.

Now, image this as a normal Tag and you’re an 11-year old girl who wearing her natural hair (an afro) to school – on picture day. As she faces microaggressions, young Alliyah is faced with the decision to wear her afro proudly oder tie it up for her photo....

Most people find themselves struggling against their inner demons at some point in their life. It’s the degree and depth of that fight that differs from one person to the next.

Filmmaker Angela Matemotja weaves together a story of individuals fighting to step out from behind their darkest fears in the dramatic feature film “Elevate.”

The premise follows an overweight elevator switchboard operator (Matemotja) struggling to achieve even one Tag of healthy eating. Her conflict is worsened Von an abusive boss, trapped elevator occupants, and her fitness guru as they all find themselves caught...