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Martin Luther King Jr – GettyImages *(CNN) — Martin Luther King Jr. was born and raised in the American South, but his dream of racial equality and social justice reverberated out of his region, into the whole country and around the world. And it wasn’t just his vision that spanned the globe — the […]

MLK Preaching at Penn State *(CNN) — Martin Luther King Jr. was born and raised in the American South, but his dream of racial equality and social justice reverberated out of his region, into the whole country and around the world. And it wasn’t just his vision that spanned the globe – the man […]

*The American Black Film Festival has announced that the 2021 event will open its milestone 25th year with Warner Bros. Pictures’ eagerly anticipated film “ King Richard” starring Will Smith.  The biopic finds Smith portraying Richard Williams, father of legendary athletes Venus and Serena Williams. Based on the true story that will inspire the world, […]

*“ King Richard” is the new biopic starring Will Smith as the inspirational and controversial father of tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams. The film explores the family’s earlier years in Compton, California, as their dad Richard Williams guides the girls with his vision for their future. Tony Goldwyn spoke with EUR correspondent Jill Munroe […]

*“ King Richard,” the new film starring Will Smith as Richard Williams, the father of tennis champs Venus and Serena Williams, opens Friday in theaters and on HBO Max.  Based on the true story that will inspire the world, “King Richard” follows the journey of Richard Williams, an undeterred father instrumental in raising two of […]

Director REINALDO MARCUS GREEN, DEMI SINGLETON, SANIYYA SIDNEY and WILL SMITH on the set of Warner Bros. Pictures’ inspiring drama “ KING RICHARD” © 2021 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved *Critics are calling Will Smith’s “King Richard” biopic about Venus and Serena William’s father – sexist. The criticism started over the weekend after […]

[…] been newly remastered on vinyl with bonus material.   According to a press release, all three re-releases were co-produced by Pryor’s widow Jennifer Lee Pryor, with the bac king from STAND UP! RECORDS, Omnivore Records, and Richard Pryor’s production company Indigo. The albums are available at all major retailers or online here. We caught up […]

[…] Getty “I rock with Cube, he the OG,” T.I. said. “Can’t forget Will Smith.” Hearing Smith’s name among the GOAT actor-rappers caught King off guard. The “ King Richard” actor’s time as The Fresh Prince was unknown to him, despite Smith’s notable track record in the rap arena. Needless to say, T.I. was left disappointed […]

Angela Stanton- King has overcome being separated from her newborn daughter after giving birth in prison and re-entering society without a job or income. Now she has a new set of challenges as a black Republican running in an urban Democratic stronghold. The 53-year-old hopes to unseat the popular civil rights icon John Lewis, […]

*Will Smith’s eagerly anticipated film “ King Richard” finds the superstar portraying Richard Williams, father of legendary athletes Venus and Serena Williams. Based on the true story that will inspire the world, “King Richard” follows the journey of Richard Williams, an undeterred father instrumental in raising two of the most extraordinarily gifted athletes of all […]

[…] world tried to put him in a box, but Richard was an omni being who contained multitudes – he was unabashedly everything.” “Little Richard is the true king of rock ‘n’ roll, the alpha and omega of wild, rhythm-based music,” said Magnolia Pictures President Eamonn Bowles, Deadline reports. “Lisa Cortés does the legend proud, […]

[…] “Lovecraft Country” to guiding her daughters to musical heights as Dr. Mattie Moss Clark in Lifetime’s “The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel.” This Friday in, “ King Richard,” we see the actress portray another woman’s strong influence on her daughters and their road of greatness as Oracene “Brandy” Williams. The biographical drama explores the […]

Serena Williams (Photo by Arturo Holmes/FilmMagic) *Serena Williams says she is open to several “ King Richard” sequels that focus on her and her sister’s journey to global tennis champions.  “King Richard had a perfect ending with Venus on the tennis court. Venus goes in her direction, and I go in my direction,” Williams explained […]

[…] of the tennis world. With Will Smith taking on the lead role of Richard and Aunjanue Ellis as Oracene Williams in the new Warner Bros. film, “ King Richard,” the parts for the sisters had to be filled out with two equally dynamic stars – Saniyya Sidney and Demi Singleton! The two sat down to […]

[…] Center, (SETLC), to be held on Friday, November 5, 2021, with music, food, dancing…and, the highlight of the Gala being the special screening of the motion picture, “ King Richard.”  The Event Attire is: Tennis Shoes, Ties, and After Five  “King Richard,” starring Award-winning actor, Will Smith, a Warner Brothers, Overbrook Entertainment production, chronicles the life of […]