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What Happened to the Careers of These Black Oscar Winners?
Winning an Oscar has the potential to make or break an actor’s career. Now, we’re looking deeper into their stories.
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7 Things You Didn’t Know About Denzel Washington’s Daughters
While Denzel and his sons often take over the spotlight, we will focus on the legendary actor’s daughters Katia and Olivia Washington.
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Jamie Foxx Reveals ‘Medical Complication’ in Great Detail On Netflix Special
In ‘Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was,’ the Oscar winner reveals all the difficult, yet funny details behind his health battles and recovery.
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The Root 100 Host Roy Wood Jr.’s Funniest Moments and Comments Over the Years
The veteran stand-up comedian has had his share of hilarious moments.
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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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RHOBH Star Garcelle Beauvais Gives Update on Jamie Foxx’s Condition
The two longtime friends have remained close since starring together in the popular 90s show, The Jamie Foxx Show.
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NC Plantation Cancels Juneteenth Event Where 'Massa' Would Have Waxed Poetic About the Confederacy
The mayor of Charlotte and other town and county officials have spoken out against the ill-conceived event.
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Reginald Hudlin Makes History as 1st-Ever Black Producer of the Emmys
What can you say about the legendary Reginald Hudlin? Well, because I can’t let this blog post start without making a Bebe’s Kids reference (Hudlin wrote the screenplay), I’ll just say, his work doesn’t lie…it multiplies! Not only does it multiply, it makes history. According to Variety, Hudlin has been named the first-ever Black producer…
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Emancipation: Will Smith to Star in Film Based on Historic Photo of Enslaved Man 'Whipped Peter' Gordon
Will Smith has a new upcoming project and it appears to be a brutally honest look into America’s history. According to Deadline, Smith will be starring in Emancipation, an action-thriller chronicling the escape of enslaved man Peter Gordon, who is “forced to outwit cold-blooded hunters and the unforgiving swamps of Louisiana on a tortuous journey…
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A Look at Rosewood, John Singleton's Most Ambitious Film
Legendary filmmaker John Singleton was laid to rest this week after he passed away at the age of 51. Naturally, it has many reflecting on his filmography. For me, I’m specifically thinking about his most important film. We know Singleton’s most famous works: Boyz n the Hood, Poetic Justice and the under-appreciated Higher Learning, a…