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by Joshua R. Weaver onJune 22, 2012
From filmmakers to former pro athletes, these notable African Americans have made coming out cool.
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by Salamishah Tillet onJanuary 2, 2012
A slew of unheralded but significant films helped pave the way for critically acclaimed Pariah.
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December 27, 2011
The coming-of-age coming-out drama highlights a segment of black life not often seen on film.
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by Linda Villarosa onDecember 27, 2011
Writer-director Dee Rees tells The Root how her own coming-out story inspired the film.
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November 11, 2011
Watch a clip of the Sundance film that tells the coming-out story of a young black lesbian.
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by Nsenga Burton onFebruary 25, 2011
Never mind the dearth of black talent represented at this year's Oscars. In the coming years, these talented auteurs may be bringing home some of those little gold statues.
