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[…] Narrative Short as well as audience favorite awards during an awards ceremony at the close of the festival. In honor of the late actress and co-founder Ja’Net Dubois, who unexpectedly passed away during the festival, prizes were re-named in her honor. Dubois was best known for her role as Willona in the TV series, […]

[…] According to sources close to the situation, some TV One executives never wanted the talk show to air. OTHER NEWS YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED: EUR Photo Exclusive! Janet Jackson, Ja’net Dubois, Jenna & Channing Tatum “Essentially, they were forced to pick the show up,” because “the show had been greenlit by the then president, […]

[…] James Evans, Esther Rolle as his wife Florida Evans, Bern Nadette Stanis as James and Florida’s daughter Thelma, Ralph Carter as the couple’s youngest son Michael, Ja’Net DuBois, who played Florida’s best friend Willona Woods, Johnny Brown, who played Nathan Bookman and Jimmie Walker as James and Florida’s oldest son J.J. The cast of […]

[…] all but Traci Braxton, refused to film until their contract negotiations were met. OTHER NEWS YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED: Photographer Steven Williams Shares Snaps of his Godmother Ja’Net DuBois (EUR Exclusive/Look!)   View this post on Instagram   Sunny with a chance of shade. #BFV is back April 4 at 9/8c! A post shared by […]

[…] work invites observers to take a closer look and discover hidden surprises. The Founder’s Cabinet- 5 drawer cabinet honors PAFF Founders, actor Danny Glover, the late Ja’Net DuBois, and Ayuko Babu, Executive Director. Robert E. Hansen: Photo Credit, Ricky Richardson Founder’s Chest: Photo Credit, Ricky Richardson Founder’s Chest: Photo Credit, Ricky Richardson Founder’s Chest: […]

(L-R) Actress BernNadette Stanis, Actor John Amos, and Ja’net Dubois accept the Impact Award for “Good Times” onstage at the 2006 TV Land Awards at the Barker Hangar on March 19, 2006 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) *John Amos’ “Good Times” co-star BernNadette Stanis is publicly sharing her support for […]

[…] winners were announced on Monday, February 17, 2020 during the Pan African Film Festival (Understandably, in light of the news of the sudden death of co-founder Ja’Net Dubois , the release of the winners for the John Singleton Short Film Competition was delayed.) WHERE: The private reception was held at the 2020 Lounge (formerly Mexicano […]

[…] will be returning as the “featured entertainer,” as he headlined the dinner in 2017, PEOPLE reports. OTHER NEWS YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED: WE REMEMBER: ‘Good Times’ Star Ja’Net DuBois Found Dead – She was 74 Kenan Thompson attends the People & Entertainment Weekly 2019 Upfronts at Union Park on May 13, 2019 in New York […]

[…] an entertaining way. PAFF is a non-profit corporation, founded in 1992 by award-winning actor Danny Glover (“The Color Purple,” “Lethal Weapon’ movie franchise), Emmy-award winning actress Ja’Net DuBois (best known for her role as Willona in the TV series, “Good Times”) and executive director, Ayuko Babu, an international legal, cultural and political consultant who […]

[…] Thelma Evans, while Blackk takes on the role of the couple’s youngest son, Michael Evans. Haddish will play everyone’s favorite neighbor Wilona Woods (originally played by Ja’net Dubois). ABC has not yet released details on Jerome’s role. The show’s theme song will be performed by R&B legend Patti LaBelle and Black-ish star Anthony Anderson. […]

[…] Reason and Dr. Rose Parker was the Mistress of Ceremonies. NDU Alumni and Past Honorees have included; Fred Hammond, Donald Lawrence, Yolanda Adams, Randall Cunningham, Judge Mablean, Janet’ Dubois, Judy Jacobs, Bishop Noel Jones, Cecil Murry, Jack Hayford and many more. About Next Dimension University Founded in 2007, currently Dr. Joel McLeod is the […]

[…] nationally and internationally, as we continue to expand our program,” said PAFF Executive Director Ayuko Babu. The organization was founded by Babu, Danny Glover and actress Ja’Net DuBois (of TV’s “Good Times”). “The Pan African Film Festival has such a rich history and is known throughout the world for excellence in film presentation. So […]

[…] of local and international artists. Launched in 1992 by a group of activist including Ayuko Babu-Executive Director of PAFF, actor Danny Glover and “Good Times” actress Ja’Net DuBois, out of concern about the portrayal of back people in the media, the festival seeks to promote inclusivity, diversity of storytelling and accurate representation of the […]

[…] Distinction, and Men of Honor Awards. Dr Joel McLeod and Joevenly parker Former recipients have included gospel artist and preachers Fred Hammond, Dr. Frederick Price Jr., Ja’net Dubois, Yolanda Adams, Omarosa Manugault, Randall Cunningham, Judge Mablean Ephriam, Bishop Noel Jones, Pastor Cecil Murray, Jack Hayford and others. Next Dimension University, has been in existence […]

[…] best storytellers and artists for their work.” PAFF 25 will celebrate the work of actress Alfre Woodard with The Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by PAFF Co-Founder Ja’net Dubois during the Opening Night Gala, Thursday February 9th held at the DGA Headquarters in Los Angeles. PAFF’s Lifetime Achievement Award will honor Woodard’s’ extraordinary career; having […]