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Documentary in the Works Exploring First Media Empire Ebony & Jet Magazine

Many of us grew up reading iconic magazines Jet and Ebony Magazine, a true representation of the black experience in print. Today, we hear the phrase or hashtag all too often that representation matters. Well it does matter. And back then, John H. and Eunice Johnson, astute business minded folk, decided to put there all […]

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Urban One Submits Proposal for First Black-Owned Casino and Resort in the United States

In an announcement via Instagram, Cathy Hughes, Founder and Chairperson of Urban One, Inc. (formerly known as Radio One, Inc), the largest African-American owned and operated, broadcast company in the nation says it plans to build and open the only black-owned casino in the country. As reported on woldcnews.com,  Urban One held a press conference to

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OWN Releases Official Trailer for New Drama “Delilah,” From Creators of “Greenleaf”

OWN released today the official trailer and key art for new drama “Delilah,” from acclaimed “Greenleaf” creator Craig Wright set to premiere on Tuesday, March 9 at 9pm ET/PT. “Delilah” is executive produced by Craig Wright, Charles Randolph-Wright, and Oprah Winfrey. Series Description: Delilah left a demanding white-shoe law firm a decade ago and hung up her

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TV One: All-New Episode of Hit Series UNCENSORED, Teddy Riley, KEM, Lisa Leslie and More!

(SILVER SPRING, MD)February 24, 2021 – TV One announced the spring lineup of its original, critically-acclaimed autobiographical series UNCENSORED, with all-new episodes premiering on Sunday, March 21 at 10 p.m. ET/9C. UNCENSORED, explores the lives of your favorite personalities as they provide first-hand accounts of their success, and obstacles they’ve faced throughout their careers. This season profiles Teddy Riley, Marsha Ambrosius, Donnie McClurkin, Kem, Remy

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SXSW Online: Ava DuVernay, Jemele Hill, Keenan Thompson, Swizz Beats Announced in New Round of Featured Speakers and Panelists

Austin, Texas — February 24, 2021 — South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conference and Festivals has announced U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg; master facilitator, author, executive producer and host of The New York Times podcast Together Apart Priya Parker in conversation with Anand Giridharadas; and writer and author Charles Yu as Keynote Speakers, along with a new round of Featured Speakers for SXSW Online (March 16 –

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SXSW 2021 Doc Spotlight: First Trailer for WHO WE ARE: A CHRONICLE OF RACISM IN AMERICA

The first trailer just dropped for WHO WE ARE: A CHRONICLE OF RACISM IN AMERICA,  a film that will make its World Premiere at SXSW 2021- Documentary Spotlight, and from what we can see, it’s a long overdue conversation. ACLU Deputy Legal Director Jeffery Robinson’s powerful and groundbreaking talk on the history of U.S. anti-Black racism interwoven with archival footage,

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“Schmigadoon!” A Parody of Iconic Musicals Starring Cecily Strong and Keegan-Michael Key to Premiere Globally this Summer on Apple TV+

Apple TV+ unveiled a first-look at “Schmigadoon!,” a new musical comedy series executive produced by Lorne Michaels, and starring Emmy Award-nominee Cecily Strong and Emmy Award-winner Keegan-Michael Key that is set to make its global debut this summer on Apple TV+, presented today at the Television Critics Association Winter 2021 Press Tour. “Schmigadoon!,” a parody of

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Essence Magazine Triple Cover Features Eddie Murphy & All-Star Cast of Coming 2 America

February 17, 2021 (New York, NY)—Prepare the royal jet! Coming 2 America is finally arriving, with Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall and an all-star cast of returning and new faces—including Jermaine Fowler, KiKi Layne and Bella Murphy. It’s been more than three decades since the beloved original Coming to America hit theaters and became a true cult classic that has spanned multiple generations

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IMDb TV & Amazon Greenlight Sports Docu-series Top Class, EP LeBron James

The Six-Part Series Chronicles the  Team’s 2019-20 Quest for a Third Straight State Championship IMDb TV, Amazon’s premium free streaming service, ordered the UNINTERRUPTED docu-series Top Class: The Life and Times of the Sierra Canyon Trailblazers. The series follows the highs and lows of the team’s grueling, highly publicized quest for a third straight state championship. All

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