African-American Dance Performances to Commemorate 150th Anniversary of the Ending of Slavery
*CARSON, CA – Returning to the stage after performing to sold-out crowds, Ron Parker, Chester Whitmore, and The Central …
Shonda Rhimes’ First Book, ‘Year of Yes’, Due Nov. 2015
*Prolific TV producer Shonda Rhimes is set to invade the world of literature with her first book, due this fall. …
Choreographer Fatima Robinson, More Join NBC’s ‘The Wiz Live!’
*NBC has filled out its creative team for “The Wiz Live!,” its live remake of “The Wiz” airing on Dec. 3. Fatima …
Treshelle Edmond: Deaf Actress Reprises Role in ‘Spring Awakening’
*Let’s face it, there are not many actors, not to mention those who may be just starting out, who can say they …
George Faison Taps Damien Sneed Music Director for ‘The Wiz’
*(New York, NY ) – Tony Award winner, George Faison taps multi-genre recording artist Damien Sneed as the musical …
Brandy Wants a 2016 Filled With ‘The Wiz’ and Coldplay
*With her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in the Tony Award-winning musical “Chicago” coming to an end in less than a …
Steve Harvey Speaks on His Talk Show and Diversity on TV
*Steve Harvey is definitely one of the hardest working men in media and showbiz. He’s working across media …
Racist Dr. Seuss Drawing Using N-Word on Auction Block
*You, too, Dr. Seuss? An early drawing by the famed children’s author that uses exaggerated racial stereotypes and the …
Book: ‘Daddy! …Can You Hear Me???’ – by Patrice Lee
*Detroit MI – In every age group, from every nation, both male and female, from all walks of life, both great and small, …
Dynamic Anthology by Writers of Color ‘Talks Back’ to Power
*A new anthology, ‘Talking Back: Voices of Color‘ (Red Letter Press, 2015), presents an unusually diverse …
NBC’s ‘The Wiz Live!’ Holding Open Casting Call for Dorothy
*NBC is holding an open casting call in New York for the lead role of Dorothy in its upcoming holiday special “The Wiz …
Keke Palmer Joins Fox’s Live Production of ‘Grease’
*Keke Palmer has extended her business with Fox. The actress, already set to star in the network’s horror/comedy series …
Denzel Washington’s Daughter to Make Off-Broadway Debut
*Denzel Washington’s daughter is looking to make a name for herself in the family business. Olivia Washington, one of …
‘OITNB’s’ Danielle Brooks to Play Sofia in ‘Color Purple’ Revival
*Danielle Brooks, best known as Taystee in the Netflix series “Orange Is the New Black,” will make her Broadway debut …
Melba Moore Returns to the Stage with ‘Forever Moore’
*Melba Moore has returned to the stage with a new look at her famed career. According to The Huffington Post, the …
