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Sundance’s Black Stories Are More Accessible Than Ever

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‘Clemency’ Star Wendell Pierce Opens Up About His Efforts To Rebuild A Historic Black Neighborhood Destroyed By Hurricane Katrina

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The Family Of Miles Davis Open Up About What We Can Expect From The New Documentary On His Life

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'Ailey' Gives Audiences A Glimpse Of the Renowned Choreographer Who Infused Memory Into Movement

Jamila Wignot unpacks Alvin Ailey’s legacy as it stands now and how his spirit and mark on the dance world…

By Aramide Tinubu · Feb 1, 2021
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Colorism Is Just The Tip Of The Iceberg In 'Passing'

Tessa Thompson and Ruth Negga star in Rebecca Hall’s visceral drama centering on race relations, colorism, jealousy, anguish, and desire.

By Aramide Tinubu · Feb 1, 2021
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Black Women Take Home Top Directing Awards At Sundance Film Festival

Traditionally, big wins at Sundance Film Festival leads to greater exposure for projects and the creators behind them. 

By Keyaira Boone · Feb 3, 2020
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Urbanworld Film Festival 2019: Lineup Includes 'Harriet,' 'Just Mercy,' 'First Wives Club' And More

Keep reading for a preview of the full programming lineup and information on how you can purchase tickets to the…

By Essence · Sep 10, 2019
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'2 Dope Queens' Say Farewell After Second HBO Special At Sundance

Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson say goodbye to “2 Dope Queens” with Angela Rye and a pretty dope brunch.

By Sydney Scott · Jan 28, 2019
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Stars Align In The ESSENCE Photo Booth At The MACRO Lodge During Sundance Film Festival Weekend

The MACRO Lodge was the place to be as a host of the biggest names in Hollywood for one of…

By Rachaell Davis · Jan 27, 2019
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BET Sets Up Bright Future For Primetime TV With 'Boomerang'

Created by Lena Waithe and Ben Cory Jones, the new series is based on the 1992 rom-com starring Eddie Murphy.

By Sydney Scott · Jan 27, 2019
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Spotted At Sundance: Celebrities Out And About At The Film Festival

The Sundance Film Festival kicked off this weekend, and Black Hollywood has been out in full force in Park City,…

By Paula Rogo · Jan 27, 2019
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Celebs Celebrate ‘Queen of Katwe’ at the BFI London Film Festival

Celebs Celebrate ‘Queen of Katwe’ at the BFI London Film Festival

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Ava DuVernay To Make History With Premiere Of Her Latest Documentary 

Filmmaker extraordinaire Ava DuVernay is gearing up to grip audiences yet again with the debut of her latest documentary at…

By Rachaell Davis · Jul 19, 2016
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