Although Halle Berry and Denzel Washington were noticeable absent from this year’s festivities, Black men and women brought their A game to the Red Carpet.

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Besides Mo’Nique’s big win (the first of the night) and heartfelt acceptance speech, there was a scarcity of people of color crossing the stage at the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards. In spite of the rain (which is not a black woman’s friend) brothers and sisters did brave the red carpet.

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As we closed the first week of 2010, there’s no doubt that the biggest story in our community was about a brother (or two). The actions that led to the indefinite suspension of Washington Wizard’s Gilbert Arenas still have us all shaking our heads. While the ‘thuggization’  (okay I know that’s not a word) of Tiger Woods on the cover of “Vanity Fair” and the rumor that he may have offered his wife $300 million have kept us talking as well. But let us not forget what’s happening with the sisters. Here are four stories that made headlines last week: Read the full story

Zoe Saldana seems to be channeling an old-fashioned screen siren at the London premiere on her new flick “Avatar” last night. Everything from the hair, makeup to the dress are on point. It’s great to see how glam she can get because we won’t even recognize her in James Cameron’s epic sci-fi fantasy. But all I can say is that it’s a good thing that blue looks good on her.

Every now and then I like to highlight someone who always seems to take it to the next level. Someone who doesn’t seem to try very hard, but always stands out. This time that someone is actress, Ms. Zoë Saldana. She has a keen sense of fashion; I’d like to call it sexy with a dash of modesty. I’ve been the biggest fan of hers since she stepped on the scene as Eva Rodriguez in the 2000 dance flick “Center Stage.” Saldana has become a versatile actor, and she not only shows it in her talent but in her wardrobe. Read the full story

Actress Zoe Saldana hit the red carpet at The Hamilton Behind The Camera Awards last might in Hollywood. This weirdly titled award show “pays tribute to filmmakers whose individual work has contributed to the success of a movie. Recognition and celebration of outstanding creative ability to make an emotional connection with the audience lies at the heart of the award.” Well Saldana is having success in front of the camera. She’s got a part in the much anticipated “Avatar” and there’s a “Star Trek” sequel in the works too (maybe this time Lt. Uhuru will have more to do).

With all eyes on the opening of the new “Star Trek” prequel this Friday —and the hint of sexual tension between Chris Pine’s Kirk and Zoe Saldana’s Uhura in the trailers (the movie reveals something else altogether)— I can’t help thinking about the original franchise and of course the woman we all grew up knowing as Uhura. Nichelle Nichols was a groundbreaker because she was one of the first sister who didn’t play a servant (but then neither did Diahann Carroll in “Julia”); But she also didn’t play a mother (single or otherwise) nor were there the associated struggles of her trying to make it (sweating to pay the rent, for example). Uhura was in space and it was all about the job (and wearing the hell out of a uniform) and of course that groundbreaking kiss with William Shatner. Read the full story