Marvin Gaye performs on stage at De Doelen, Rotterdam, Netherlands, 1st July 1980. (Photo by Rob Verhorst/Redferns) Oscar winner Jamie Foxx star of Ray has acquired rights to the life story of Marvin Gaye, and is set to executive produce a biographical limited series alongside multimedia producer Suzanne de Passe, who has been involved in previous attempts …
(Los Angeles, CA) – In anticipation of its annual Best Of list, the African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) has already proclaimed 2016 the best EVER for Blacks in cinema. AAFCA not only applauds the increased volume of films representing the Black experience released in 2016, but also the range of diverse storylines. “The studios …
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The U.S. postal service over the past couple of days just announced that trailblazer Dorothy Height will be honored as the 40th stamp in the Black Heritage Forever series in 2017. Height was not only an activist but dedicated her life to fighting for African-American women. Height was the president of National Council of Negro Women for …
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When I first tried Oprah’s amazing sweet potato recipe, I was serving this traditional favorite with a twist to my harshest critic, my mother in law. As I watched her gently put the fork with the dish inside of her mouth, I waited for her response which was instant. She said, “Girl, these sweet potatoes are …
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We are so excited for this! Netflix’s ‘BARRY’ depicts a young Barack Obama, on his search for hope, and finding his identity as he reaches adulthood. We’ll be tuning in, will you?
L.A. based Poetic Justice a lifestyle women’s fashion brand inspired by African American women, made their way to Washington, D.C. for Howard University’s epic Homecoming weekend to spread its body positive, pro #blackgirlmagic message and give a $5,000 scholarship to the University’s Division of Fine Arts to support the future of Black fashion designers. PJ …
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Who say’s grown folks don’t turn up? Well you’re wrong. Many do, turn up that is but, in moderation and old school style (smile). On December 10th, the Music Box San Diego will host a night of dance, soul, jazz and funk featuring: Jazz trumpeter Tom Browne who’s perhaps best know for his 1980’s hit “Funkin’ …
The inspiring story chronicling the journey of Australian basketball player Ben Simmons to becoming the 2016 NBA No. 1 Draft Pick for the Philadelphia 76ers, will be featured in the latest “Becoming” episode “Becoming: Ben Simmons,” airing this SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20 (3:00p.m., ET/PT) on Disney XD. Th “Becoming” series, from the producers of ESPN Films’ Peabody and Emmy-Award winning “30 for …
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The cast of FENCES attended a special screening of the film at the Film Society of Lincoln Center in New York, NY on November 17, 2016. They all look amazing! Don’t you just love Viola’s dress? That red and burgundy against her beautiful chocolate skin is simply radiant. FENCES opens in theaters on December …
Television Academy entertainment powerhouses, most notably behind the annual Primetime Emmy Awards, met on Thursday night to vote on a new chairman and CEO. Drumroll please — and the winner is Hayma Washington. Washington will be the Academy’s first African American chairman and CEO in the organization’s 70-year history. For the last five years, and the Washington …
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