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The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) Gala Honorees

  The evening’s festivities were hosted by Nichelle Turner of Entertainment Tonight.  Photo: Shanda Pierce/TCV LOS ANGELES, Feb. 9, 2018 – The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA), the nation’s premiere group of Black film critics, handed out trophies to winners in several categories at its 9th annual awards gala held in Los Angeles Wednesday […]

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‘Black-ish’ star Marsai Martin to Star In and Executive Produce Feature Film

We see you Marsai Martin out here making boss moves. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the 13-year-old  Blackish star will make her feature film debut, in “Little.”  The comedy will also be her first executive producing credit. The film will tell the story of a woman who gets the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to relive her carefree days as

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South African Jazz Musician & Activist Hugh Masekela Dies

Legendary South African jazz musician Hugh Masekela has died today (January 23) at the age of 78 Often called the “Father of South African jazz,” Masekela died in Johannesburg surrounded by family and friends,  after a decade-long fight with prostate cancer, according to a statement from his family. Trumpeter, singer and composer Masekela, started playing the horn at

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Jordan Peele, Mary J. Blige, Octavia Spencer & Denzel Washington All, Receive Oscar Noms

Photo:  Chicago Tribune.  Jordan Peele’s “Get Out” is nominated in four different categories Oscar nominations for the 90th annual awards were announced this morning, Tuesday, January 23, from the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills, Calif. Academy President John Bailey was joined by Tiffany Haddish and Andy Serkis to reveal the nominees in 24 categories. And

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Disney’s A WRINKLE IN TIME Girls cover ESSENCE

Check out Essence’s new cover featuring Oprah Winfrey, Storm Reid and Ava DuVernay in honor of the upcoming release of Disney’s A WRINKLE IN TIME With an imaginary universe at her fingertips—and media mogul Oprah Winfrey and dynamic newcomer Storm Reid by her side—award-winning director Ava DuVernay brings the Disney feature A Wrinkle in Time to life next month. The highly anticipated vehicle marks

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Ava DuVernay, “`black-ish” & “Power” were among the winners at NAACP Image Awards

LOS ANGELES, CA – January 15, 2018 – The winners of the 49th NAACP Image Awards were announced last night during a live broadcast from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium which aired on TV One (see complete winners list below). The two-hour live special was hosted by Anthony Anderson and opened with a powerful moment in

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