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Inspired by Beyoncé ‘s Cowboy Carter? Here Are the Black Western Films You Should Watch Now
It’s safe to say that we’ve all officially entered our #YeeHawEra, but before we go riding away, check out these handful of films.
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Do You Remember When These ‘A Different World’ Episodes Were Controversial? The World Has Changed …
With the cast set to reunite for an HBCU reunion tour, a look back at some of the most influential episodes shows just how much the world has changed.
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Ava DuVernay Reveals Heartbreaking, Personal Connection to Her New Film, ‘Origin’
The forthcoming film, starring Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, is based on Isabel Wilkerson’s best-selling non-fiction book, ‘Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents.’
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Black Never Cracks for These Famous Men Over 40
From Larenz Tate to Lance Gross, these actors prove time treats Blackness just like the royalty it inherently is.
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Ava DuVernay Gets All the Way Real About the Racism Black Filmmakers Face in International Film Festivals
The decorated director made history as the first African-American woman to have a film be an Official Selection for the 2023 Venice International Film Festival.
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Ava DuVernay Continues to Break Barriers With Historic Selection for Venice Film Festival
The Selma director’s new movie, Origin, begins its awards season run in competition at the influential film festival in September.
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Mind Your Business and Stop Worrying About Jemele Hill’s Money
The popular commentator and journalist responds to rumors about the status of her deal with Spotify.
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The Winners of the 2023 NAACP Image Awards [Update]
Angela Bassett, Tabitha Brown, Levar Burton, and more scooped up trophies this year.
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Mielle Organics Drops Harlem-Themed Product Bundles
Just in time for Season 2, the hair care brand is helping customers find their inner Camille
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Blair Underwood’s New Boo, Who Happens to be His Best Friend, Got Everybody Talking
The actor just announced his engagement to a woman who has been his friend for 41 years, and people have a lot to say about it