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The slave narratives of Frederick Douglass, the “I Have a Dream” speech of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the “Black Lives Matter” meme of today’s protesters all testify to the power of words in the struggle for social justice in
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IN MEMORIAM: Chadwick Boseman — The Sacramento Observer
(NNPA) - The world is reeling from the loss of iconic actor Chadwick Boseman, who died Friday, August 28, after losing a private battle to colon cancer. Boseman died at home surrounded by his family. A statement released by his family said Boseman was diagnosed with stage three colon cancer in 2016
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Netflix Orders Animated ‘Good Times’ Reboot from Producers Steph Curry, Seth MacFarlane - The New York Beacon
The classic 1970s sitcom “Good Times” is being given the animation treatment by Netflix. The streamer has ordered 10-episodes of an animated re-imagining of the beloved comedy series. Here’s more from Variety: Lear and his Act III Prods. shingle is partnering with basketball star Steph Curry
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By Gwen DeRu TODAY… **HOW TO EFFECTIVELY CONNECT ACROSS CULTURES, with Tayo Rockson as speaker at Network After Work. **READ THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES. Get all the latest news! **COMEDIAN ARNEZ J at the StarDome Comedy Club. FRIDAY… **COMEDIAN ARNEZ J at the StarDome Comedy Club. **MOVIE NIGHT: Check
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Mahershala Ali To Play Boxing Legend Jack Johnson In Upcoming HBO Series [Details]
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Oprah & Ava: ‘Own Spotlight: Culture Connection & August 28th
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The special features Oprah Winfrey as she speaks separately with both acclaimed director Ava DuVernay and Rev. Al Sharpton regarding the historical context of August 28th and the significance of the upcoming election, along with a special presentation of DuVernay’s short film
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David Oyelowo Steps Behind the Camera with ‘The Water Man’ - Los Angeles Sentinel
There is something regal about “Selma” star David Oyelowo (oh-YEL-ə-woh). You experience that sense of sturdiness in his film roles or interviewing him in person or virtually which was the case, last week, as part of TIFF’s master
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'Tenet' looks to the future but remains stuck in the past with familiar trope - TheGrio
This is not a review of Christopher Nolan's new movie Tenet, not really. It’s also not a recap, because my... View Article The post 'Tenet' looks to the future but remains stuck in the past with familiar trope appeared first on TheGrio.
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Black Panther actor Chadwick Boseman passes away aged 43
A statement on Twitter said it was the honour of Chadwick Boseman's career to bring King T'Challa to life in Black Panther.
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‘Mamba Out’ an 8-part Kobe Bryant docuseries starts airing July 5 - The New York Beacon
It’s only been five months since a tragic helicopter crash lead to the death of L.A Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and 7 others. Now fans will be able to relive some of the greatest moments of Bryant’s final title win during an eight-part documentary titled Mamba
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FILM REVIEW: The 2020 American Black Film Festival – Goes Virtual | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — In the age of COVID, film festival directors are finding creative ways to screen movies for audiences without gathering large groups at indoor venues. Hence the 2020 ABFF Online Edition. For those who tuned in, the array of films for the 24th festival by black artists was
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By Gwen DeRu TODAY… **SISTAH STRUT at Legion Field **NETWORK AFTER WORK **COMEDIAN ROCKY DALE DAVIS at the StarDome Comedy Club. **READ THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES. Get all the latest news! FRIDAY… **COMEDIAN KOUNTRY WAYNE at the StarDome Comedy Club. **MOVIE NIGHT: Check out some old, but good
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'Dear White People' actor Jeremy Tardy denounces Lionsgate racial discrimination - The New York Beacon
(Photo credit: Adam Rose/Netflix) By Viviane Faver Last week, 'Dear White People' actor Jeremy Tardy posted on Twitter that he faced racial discrimination with Lionsgate while negotiating his Netflix show contract. 'Unfortunately, I will not be joining NETFLIX's Dear White People
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BILL VAUGHAN'S TASTY CLIPS: Morris Day comes to the rescue with Funk Corona -
Relief for some of the workers on the domestic front line is on the way courtesy of Morris Day. The artist has put together a lineup of beloved touring bands for Funk Corona! — a live streaming and pay per view performance special airing at 6 p.m. July 10. Hosted by comedian Sheryl Underwood (of
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PRESS ROOM: Sandra J. Evers-Manly Elected to 2020 Class of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences
With more than 25 years of experience in the film industry, Sandra Evers-Manly has made a lasting imprint on both the filmmaking community and the community at large. Her investment of time, talent, and money by developing and producing film projects, creating audience engagement, youth training in
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Final tweet from Chadwick Boseman's account is most liked ever on Twitter - The New York Beacon
The final tweet from the account of Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman has become the most-liked post in Twitter history. The social media company’s official feed announced the news. The original message – posted on Saturday and confirming Boseman’s death from cancer aged 43 – currently has more
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Where White People Are Scarier Than Monsters: The Hidden Black History of Lovecraft Country - The New York Beacon
On Sept. 16, 1968, 51 years before HBO aired the first episode of its groundbreaking horror series,Carol Jenkinsfound herself in Lovecraft Country. Jenkins, a 21-year-old door-to-door encyclopedia saleswoman, sprinted away from a pack of bloodthirsty monsters chasing her through the tiny streets
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Gabrielle Union to host all-Black table read of ‘Friends’ featuring Sterling K. Brown and more - The New York Beacon
The reading also features Kendrick Sampson, Uzo Aduba and Ryan Michelle Bathe, directed by Salli Richardson-Whitfield. It looks like we’re in for another all-Black version of an iconic show that was light on melanin, thanks to the second installment ofThe Zoom Where It
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Gabrielle Union Says A Bring It On Sequel Is Absolutely On The Way
During a recent interview, Gabrielle Union revealed that she and her former castmates are all in agreement that after twenty years, it's time for a "Bring It On" sequel.
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Anne Hathaway apologises for portrayal of limb difference in The Witches - The New York Beacon
The Witches star Anne Hathaway has promised to 'do better' following the criticism the film has received for its portrayal of limb difference. The actress acknowledged that many people 'are in pain' over the way her Grand High Witch character is depicted. 'I owe you
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National Museum of African American History and Culture to Honor March on Washington 37th Anniversary Via Free Online Films & IG Posts
On August 28, 1963, more than 200,000 people gathered on the National Mall in Washington D.C. to March for Jobs and Freedom. This month, more than 50 years later, the Smithsonian’s National Museum …
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Leonardo DiCaprio joins star-studded cast for Netflix’s ‘Don’t Look Up’
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New Film, "Jingle Jangle", has a Holiday Message The World can Relate To. | Atlanta Daily World
Just in time for the Holidays, Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey follows toymaker Jeronicus Jangle (played by Forest Whitaker). Narrated by Phylicia Rashad as she shares the Christmas story with her grandchildren, Jeronicus Jangle is betrayed by an apprentice, played by Keegan-Michael Key, who
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