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The fatal shooting of beloved actor Thomas Jefferson Byrd shocked fans and peers alike when it was announced earlier…
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Every so often the Internets gets into a running debate about Black famous folks. What is “Black famous?” Well, it’s…
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We are saddened to report that actor Thomas Jefferson Byrd was shot and killed over the weekend in southwest…
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Netflix is gearing up for awards season, and it’s betting big on Delroy Lindo, the standout star of Spike Lee’s…
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Making a film about black soldiers in the Vietnam War is always relevant as there isn’t as much spotlight on them as…
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During these times of trials and tribulation, some people especially turn to sources of inspiration. With Apple…
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Whenever a filmmaker wins an Academy Award, fans and industry folks alike sit at the edge of their figurative seats…
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Spike Lee’s newest joint, a historical drama titled Da 5 Bloods, will be released on the streaming giant Netflix…
Apr 23
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The entertainment industry is facing the devastation brought on by COVID-19 head-on. With concerts and music…
Apr 7
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Spike Lee has undoubtedly inspired many up-and-coming black filmmakers; specifically, his role in the independent…
Apr 1
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It may be April Fools’ Day—even though we’ve all collectively decided that ain’t shit funny in terms of pranks…
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If NBA basketball had a boogeyman, it’d be Charles Oakley.
Feb 29
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Furious Styles will bring his furious style to one of the greatest stories…
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Chuck Brown would be proud.
Feb 13
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“I’ve never wanted to be a fashion designer, because I felt like I was a storyteller,” says famed costume designer…
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Imagine a world where Spike Lee was President of the United States. I mean, I’d say anything goes now that we have…
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The Library of Congress has announced 25 new films to add to its National Film Registry for 2019. Of the 25 films…
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The first time I saw Prince perform live, it was Christmas Eve, 1984 at the St. Paul Civic Center in St. Paul, Minn.…
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As a kid coming of age in the suburbs of Minneapolis, Minn. in the ‘80s and ‘90s, there were certain things I took…