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Don’t Call Me Auntie: Black Celebs Have Strong Feelings About This Term of Endearment
During the 2023 Oscars, Michael B. Jordan lovingly called Angela Bassett “Auntie,” but some people have a problem with it.
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‘Origin’ Star Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor: Ava DuVernay Is “A Freedom Fighter Posing As A Director”
DuVernay, Ellis-Taylor and co-star Niecy Nash share their motivation and thoughts on making the critically-acclaimed film.
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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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The Best Black Looks From the 3rd Annual Academy Museum Gala
“The Color Purple” stars Danielle Brooks, Taraji P. Henson and Fantasia Barrino showcased Black excellence at the Academy Museum Gala on Sunday.
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The Best Black Celeb Looks from Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ Film Premieres
From Law Roach to Kelly Rowland, these Black celebs were shining on the premiere carpet
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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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Our Black Hollywood Faves Took an Iconic Picture Together at the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscars Party
Thanks to Ava DuVernay and Tiffany Haddish, Black joy and excellence were on full display.
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Ava DuVernay is The First Black Woman To Have Her Face on Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream
It’s no secret that we all love Ava DuVernay, and now we get to try her new directorial debut, a Ben & Jerry’s ice cream flavor.
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Ava DuVernay Reflects on Queen Sugar’s Impact
Next week is the finale of the beloved show, Queen Sugar.
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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.