Ava DuVernay
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England Has a New Queen, But Our Black Queens Shine Brighter
The infamous Queen Camilla was just crowned. But on this side of the world, we’ve got our own royalty, and yes, they’re all melanated.
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Here’s Why Tyler Perry Is ‘Extremely Excited’ but Concerned by Diversity Push in Hollywood for Black Actors
‘I found situations that there are people being pushed into seats they’re not ready for,” he explained during his keynote at TIFF over the weekend.
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Ava DuVernay Prepares for Queen Sugar’s Final Bow
‘I always say I don’t have children. My films and projects are what I leave behind,’ the Oscar-nominee told The Root.
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Regeneration: Black Cinema 1898–1971 Chronicles How Black Creators Have Influenced the History of Film
A new exhibit at the Academy Museum in Los Angeles highlights Black cinema from 1898-1971.
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Nipsey Hussle’s Murder Was Intentional, Over “Snitching” Prosecutors Argue
Opening arguments began yesterday in LA in the trial of rapper’s accused killer.
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Ava DuVernay, Tamron Hall, Hoda Kotb Among Honorees at 2022 Gracie Awards
‘It is so important to tell these stories because the stories that we tell each other matter,’ DuVernay said during her acceptance speech.
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Ava DuVernay Developing Romantic Drama Starring Lauren Ridloff at Starz
Ava DuVernay will executive produce the series starring Joshua Jackson and Lauren Ridloff.
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Netflix Announces More Layoffs, This Time to BIPOC, LGBTQ+ Verticals [UPDATED]
Teams working under popular divisions like Strong Black Lead, Most, Con Todo, and more were affected.