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    Music
    July 9, 2020

    Artist Feature: Wé McDonald’s Voice Brings Comfort And Healing To…

    In the most fascinating way possible, 21-year old artist Wé…
    Books
    July 8, 2020

    NYT columnist Charles Blow writing ‘Black Power Manifesto’

    NEW YORK (AP) — New York Times columnist Charles M.…
    Film & TV
    July 7, 2020

    ‘Young Love’: Matthew A. Cherry’s ‘Hair Love’ Is Getting Its…

    In June of this year, Matthew A. Cherry signed a…
    News
    July 7, 2020

    Movement for Black Lives seeks sweeping legislative changes

    DETROIT (AP) — Proposed federal legislation that would radically transform…
    Books
    July 2, 2020

    Brit Bennett’s Bestselling Novel ‘The Vanishing Half’ Will Be Adapted…

    Recently, HBO won an auction where 17 bidders competed for…
    Film & TV
    July 1, 2020

    ‘Black Mozart’ Biopic Is In Development From Searchlight Pictures

    The life story of French-Caribbean composer Joseph Boulogne, Chevalier de…
    Music
    June 29, 2020

    Beyoncé’s message, epic performances stand out at BET Awards

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — Beyoncé used her platform Sunday while…
    Film & TV
    June 29, 2020

    Netflix series to dramatize Kaepernick’s path to activism

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — Colin Kaepernick is joining with Emmy-winning…
    Film & TV
    June 25, 2020

    ‘Antebellum’ brings racial justice call to reopened theaters

    NEW YORK (AP) — Back in March, filmmakers Gerard Bush…
    Film & TV
    June 24, 2020

    Channing Godfrey Peoples Weighs In On The Authenticity Of Her…

    Miss Juneteenth, the compelling first feature from Channing Godfrey Peoples,…
    Books
    June 23, 2020

    Top seller ‘Antiracist Baby’ to be released as picture book

    NEW YORK (AP) — A picture book edition of Ibram…
    Podcasts
    June 22, 2020

    JARO Podcast: Clifton Powell Discusses The Hollywood Industry, ‘Black Lightning,’…

    Tomeka M. Winborne had the honor of speaking with the…
    Film & TV
    June 19, 2020

    ‘Hair Love’ Director Matthew A. Cherry Signs First-Look Deal With…

    Matthew A. Cherry, the creator of the best-selling book Hair…
    Opinion
    June 18, 2020

    Hollywood says Black Lives Matter, but more diversity needed

    NEW YORK (AP) — As protests erupted across the country…
    Film & TV
    June 17, 2020

    A Special Biopic On Tennis Legend Arthur Ashe Is In…

    Hyde Park Entertainment and Warner Music Group (WMG) have joined…
    Perspective
    June 15, 2020

    Voices of protest, crying for change, ring across US, beyond

    They are nurses and doctors, artists, students, construction workers, government…
    Film & TV
    June 12, 2020

    Jay Ellis Discusses His Humble Beginnings As An Actor

    In a brief yet candid conversation with Issa Rae, Insecure’s…
    Film & TV
    June 12, 2020

    Dave Chappelle speaks on George Floyd in new Netflix special

    NEW YORK (AP) — An angry and emotional Dave Chappelle…
    Film & TV
    June 11, 2020

    Netflix’s “Black Lives Matter” Collection Features Nearly 50 Titles About…

    Netflix has launched a new “Black Lives Matter” collection which…
    Music
    June 10, 2020

    Amid unrest, songs continue to voice the Black experience

      NEW YORK (AP) — After watching the ghastly video…
    Perspective
    June 10, 2020

    What makes an American a patriot? Spike Lee has some…

    NEW YORK (AP) — Spike Lee was just 10 when…
    Books
    June 8, 2020

    A How-Did-We Get-Here Reading List in Honor of George Floyd,…

    On May 25, 2020, while handcuffed and lying down with…
    News
    June 8, 2020

    Hundreds line up for George Floyd’s memorial in Houston

    HOUSTON (AP) — Hundreds of mourners lined up outside a…
    Film & TV
    June 4, 2020

    ‘Just Mercy,’ drama of racial injustice, to be made free…

    NEW YORK (AP) — The 2019 film “Just Mercy,” which…
    Politics
    June 2, 2020

    Spike Lee on what’s different about these protests

    NEW YORK (AP) — It’s not the first time that…
    Politics
    June 1, 2020

    AMERICAN DIARY: To be black and a journalist at this…

    For many Americans, “space” means leaving the Earth’s atmosphere and…
    News
    June 1, 2020

    Music industry calls for Black Out Tuesday amid unrest

    NEW YORK (AP) — The music industry is planning to…
    News
    May 29, 2020

    The Latest: Officer arrested in death of George Floyd

    MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Latest on the death of George…
    Film & TV
    May 27, 2020

    Watch The Official Trailer For HBO’s New Provocative Series ‘I…

    After much anticipation, the first full trailer for HBO/BBC One’s…
    Film & TV
    May 26, 2020

    #MeToo, phase 2: Documentary explores heavy burden on women of…

    There’s an elegant, almost poetic silence to one of the…
    Film & TV
    May 22, 2020

    Tyler Perry’s studio moves toward reopening while industry waits

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tyler Perry is planning to make…
    Sports
    May 22, 2020

    Strong finish for ESPN’s Jordan doc, ‘The Last Dance’

    NEW YORK (AP) — In basketball terms, “The Last Dance”…
    News
    May 19, 2020

    Beyoncé to give graduation speech alongside the Obamas

    NEW YORK (AP) — Beyoncé has been added to the…
    Books
    May 14, 2020

    Biography About Journalist Ida B. Wells To Be Released In…

    NEW YORK (AP) — The great-granddaughter of Ida B. Wells…
    Film & TV
    May 11, 2020

    ‘Insecure’ Provides An Honest Portrait On The Reality Of Growing…

    In Sunday’s episode of Insecure, tensions between Issa and Molly…
    News
    May 10, 2020

    Little Richard, flamboyant rock ‘n’ roll pioneer, dead at 87

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Little Richard, one of the chief…
    Film & TV
    May 7, 2020

    In ‘Becoming,’ a starring role for Michelle Obama

    NEW YORK (AP) — In the backstage hallways of Washington…
    Books
    May 5, 2020

    Colson Whitehead’s ‘The Nickel Boys’ wins Pulitzer Prize

    NEW YORK (AP) — Colson Whitehead became the rare author…
    News
    May 5, 2020

    Barack Obama will headline televised prime-time commencement

    NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Barack Obama will deliver…
    News
    May 4, 2020

    Martin Luther King’s traffic ticket changed history’s course

    DECATUR, Ga. (AP) — On this day 60 years ago,…
    News
    April 30, 2020

    #Graduation2020: Oprah Winfrey, Simone Biles, Lil Nas X, And More…

    Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the graduating class of 2020…
    Music
    April 30, 2020

    Kelly Rowland Interview: “Coffee’ Song, Video Is My Ode To…

    NEW YORK (AP) — Kelly Rowland says her new single…
    Film & TV
    April 28, 2020

    Netflix Renews Its First African Original Series, ‘Queen Sono’

    Queen Sono, Netflix’s first African original series, has been renewed…
    Film & TV
    April 27, 2020

    Michelle Obama documentary ‘Becoming’ to premiere on Netflix

    NEW YORK (AP) — A documentary portrait of Michelle Obama…
    Lifestyle
    April 23, 2020

    D.C. Women Launch ‘Grounded,’ A Therapeutic Plant Subscription Service

    Two D.C. based women have just launched their virtual plant…
    Film & TV
    April 23, 2020

    Whitney Houston Biopic In The Works

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — A feature film about Whitney Houston’s…
    Books
    April 20, 2020

    Michelle Obama To Read Classic Children’s Books In Live-Streaming PBS…

    “Mondays With Michelle Obama” is a new live-streaming series where…
    Arts & Culture
    April 16, 2020

    ARRAY Launches $250,000 Arts Fund, Providing Grants For Women And…

    Ava DuVernay’s foundation ARRAY Alliance has launched a $250,000 fund,…
    Film & TV
    April 15, 2020

    Pixar’s summer release ‘Soul’ postponed to November

    NEW YORK (AP) — Pixar’s “Soul,” the last major release…
    Lifestyle
    April 13, 2020

    COVID-19, Its Toll On Certain African American Communities, And The…

    There are reports circulating that indicate how COVID-19 is specifically…

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