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Danai Gurira, Lupita Nyong’o, Letitia Wright on Bringing the Women of Wakanda to the Forefront in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
The stars also divulged on how the grief of losing Chadwick Boseman drew them closer together as costars and friends.
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Black HERstory: Lupita Nyong’o to Explore Black Warrior Women In Documentary on Smithsonian Channel
The Oscar-winning actress will explore the land of Benin, West Africa for the women that inspired the fictional Dora Milaje in the 2018 film Black Panther.
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Every Black Actress to Win an Oscar
A glass-ceiling-shattering list of history-making women who have won Academy Awards for Best Actress or Best Supporting Actress.
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Lupita Nyong’o Tests Positive for COVID-19, Bows out of Press for Upcoming Film The 355
‘Please do all you can to keep yourself and others protected from serious illness,’ Nyong’o wrote.
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Don’t Freeze! Danai Gurira’s Okoye Is Reportedly Starring In Black Panther Origin Series [Corrected]
Correction: 5/29/2021, 2:21 p.m. ET: An earlier version of this blog noted that Okoye will be getting her own original series, but upon clarification of the below blurb, it appears an Okoye-led series has not yet been confirmed. What has been confirmed via the below quoted section is Gurira’s character will be starring in the…
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Lupita Nyong’o Confirms Ryan Coogler 'Reshaped' Black Panther 2 to Be 'Respectful' of Chadwick Boseman
Black Panther 2 will soon begin production in Atlanta, and director Ryan Coogler recently made headlines when he penned an op-ed explaining exactly why he wasn’t boycotting the state of Georgia after the passing of voter suppression bill SB202. Of course, many fans are likely curious about the cast and crew as they film a…
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In Living Color: Vanity Fair's Annual Hollywood Issue Is Here—With a Predominantly Black Cast on Its Cover
The 2021 awards committees may still struggle with recognizing Black excellence (we’re looking at you, Hollywood Foreign Press Association—get some Black members and give Michaela Coel her flowers!), but this year, Vanity Fair does not disappoint. Building upon its increasingly diverse and highly anticipated annual covers, this year’s boasts majority Black talent, including Michael B.…
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Sulwe: Netflix and Lupita Nyong’o Team Up for New Animated Musical Based on Her Bestselling Children’s Book
On Thursday, Netflix announced a brand new project from Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o based on her popular debut children’s book, Sulwe. Per a press release sent to The Root, the Black Panther star will produce an animated musical special based on the book in collaboration with Netflix, giving more audiences and children a chance to…
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Lupita Nyong’o Posts Tribute to Chadwick Boseman and His ‘Quiet, Powerful Presence'
Actor Chadwick Boseman lost his private, four-year battle with colon cancer on August 28 at the age of 43. Since then, tributes and fond memories of the star have been pouring in, and on Tuesday, Lupita Nyong’o posted her own statement and tribute to her friend and co-star via Instagram. “I write these words from…
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Netflix Announces Family Book Series Hosted by Marley Dias; Cast Includes Lupita Nyong'o, Marsai Martin, Tiffany Haddish and Common
Turn the page and get into this news! Netflix has announced it will debut Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices, a new young children and family series hosted by author and activist Marley Dias! The 2019 Young Futurist honoree and founder of 1000 Black Girl Books will also executive produce the 12-episode series, which will feature “prominent…