As we step into May, International Black Women’s History Month may be behind us—but the spirit of honoring revolutionary Black female heroes lives on. Today’s Tony’s Superhero Saturdays spotlight belongs to one of the most underappreciated yet powerful characters in sci-fi and comics: Martha Washington. In a world torn apart by war, politics, and environmental collapse, Martha Washington stands firm. Not because she was chosen by fate, but because she chose to fight anyway

For the 24th day of International Black Women’s History Month, I’m spotlighting a film that roars with creative fire and historical truth: Bessie (2015). This powerful HBO biopic, directed by Dee Rees and starring the incomparable Queen Latifah, tells the story of one of the most iconic voices in American music—Bessie Smith, the “Empress of the Blues.”

This classic film starred the incomparable Diahann Carroll and the legendary James Earl Jones, creating a powerful and authentic portrayal