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Nia Long Has Another Reunion Coming: Confirmed for "Are We There Yet" Franchise

  The actress is reuniting with Ice Cube for the third installment of the Are We There Yet? franchise. Nia Long is going back to a role she first played more than 20 years ago. The actress will reprise her role as Suzanne Kingston in Are They Gone Yet? , the third film in the Are We There Yet? franchise, reuniting with Ice Cube, who will return as Nick Persons. The film is currently in development at Skydance Sports. Long and Ice Cube first appeared together in the 2005 comedy Are We There Yet? , which followed Nick as he tried to win over Suzanne while taking her two children, Lindsey and Kevin, on a cross-country road trip. The pair returned for Are We Done Yet? in 2007, with Nick and Suzanne now married and building a home together. Nearly 20 years later, Suzanne and Nick are entering another chapter. This time, they have grandchildren. Chris Hazzard and Mike Fontana are writing the new film. A director and release date have not yet been announced. For Long, the reunion come...
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Celebrating Black Women Who Lead, Remember, and Rewrite History at the 56th NAACP Image Awards

 

The NAACP Image Awards have long been a space where Black excellence is not only recognized but preserved. At the 56th ceremony, that tradition continued with moments that honored Black women whose leadership, artistry, and resolve continue to shape culture and history.


One of the evening’s most powerful acknowledgments came with Kamala Harris receiving the Chairman’s Award. The honor recognized her historic career and enduring influence as a Black woman who has consistently carried the weight of leadership with purpose and clarity. Her presence served as a reminder of what it means to break barriers while remaining steadfast in conviction.

Art and history intersected in a major way through Kerry Washington’s commanding performance as Major Charity Adams in Six Triple Eight. Washington took home Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture for her portrayal of the real-life trailblazer who led the only all-Black, all-female battalion in World War II. Her performance honored a legacy too often left out of mainstream narratives and brought long-overdue visibility to the women who served with courage and discipline.

Washington’s acceptance speech resonated deeply, emphasizing the necessity of telling Black stories that history has overlooked. It was a moment that underscored the power of storytelling as both remembrance and resistance.

The film itself, directed by Tyler Perry, also received top honors, winning Outstanding Motion Picture. Six Triple Eight stood as a testament to how Black-led storytelling can illuminate truth, restore legacy, and challenge the absence of Black women from historical conversations.

Together, these moments reflected the heart of the NAACP Image Awards. Black women were honored not only for breaking barriers, but for carrying history forward through leadership, performance, and purpose. Whether through public service or cinematic storytelling, their influence continues to redefine what legacy looks like when courage and conviction lead the way.

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