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[…] cool and confident pop singer who crosses paths with Charley’s ex Davis (Timon Kyle Durrett). Dash joins a group of season 2 directors handpicked by creator/executive producer Ava DuVernay. The filmmaker through racial and gender boundaries 26 years ago with her Sundance award-winning film “Daughters of the Dust,” and she became the first African-American woman […]

[…] known as the Central Park Five were convicted by New York prosecutors. In an effort to rescue truth and alleviate the stress of the Central Park Five, Ava DuVernay, years later memorialized their pain and wrongful conviction on film. The vehicle she recently produced to accomplish such a feat precipitated the release of a Netflix […]

[…] ideas, concerns and comments into a national spotlight.” According to USA Today, guests for Oprah’s roundtable will include politician Stacey Abrams, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, director Ava DuVernay, actor David Oyelowo, Color of Change founder Rashad Robinson; and NAACP national board member Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II.  OTHER NEWS YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED: Derek […]

[…] Industry Visionary Award.  Nominees for the fan favorite award are: “A Thousand and One,” directed by A.V. Rockwell; “American Fiction,” directed by Cord Jefferson; “Origin,” directed by Ava DuVernay; “The Color Purple,” directed by Blitz Bazawule; “They Cloned Tyrone,” directed by Juel Taylor; and “The Equalizer 3,” directed by Antoine Fuqua. Taraji P. Henson attends […]

[…] With the help of his producing partner Donari Braxton, Takeshi finished the film despite the odds. The film caught the attention of director and founder of ARRAY Ava DuVernay and the partnership fell into place. “She saw it at the North American premiere at the LA Film Festival and they loved it. They reached out […]

[…] and KJLH Radio. Through the years Eunice has interviewed such icons as Angela Bassett, Estelle, Forest Whitaker, Charlie Wilson, Erica Campbell, Jimmy Jam, Michael Jae White, KEM, Ava Duvernay, Mark Wahlberg, Chris Tucker, Regina Belle, Keiko Matsui, Anthony Anderson, Kirk Whalum, Marvin Sapp, Yolanda Adams, Bruce Willis, Cece Winans, Faith Evans, Najee, Christian Bale, Paul […]

[…] to illuminate the humanity of Black people. The roles she played reflected her values; she never compromised. Her life so fully lived is a testimony to Greatness.” Ava DuVernay shared on Instagram: “Your hugs I’ll remember. How your petite arms wrapped around me like mighty branches of a sunlit tree, strong and warm. Your laugh […]

[…] Alexandros Avranas’ True Crimes starring Jim Carrey and Charlotte Gainsbourg; and Eshom Nelms and Ian Nelms’ Small Town Crime starring John Hawkes and Octavia Spencer. ALSO RECOMMENDED: AVA DUVERNAY DROPS ANOTHER ‘WRINKLE IN TIME’ TEASER – KEVIN GATES FINALLY BEING RELEASED FROM PRISON Saban Films continues to grow its presence in the industry, with successes […]

[…] switched from Detroit’s water system to the Flint River to save money. Corrosive water from the river leached lead from old water lines into some homes. Tests have shown high lead levels in some Flint children. The fundraiser held Sunday was attended by Coogler, director Ava DuVernay, singer Janelle Monae and other celebrities. justice for flint

[…] is so short. You never know when. This has me so so sad. Rest in peace, my beautiful sister. I will be forever grateful to you.” Filmmaker Ava DuVernay responded on Smith’s post: “Devastating. Absolutely horrific. Blessings to you during this difficult time, Sidra. And may her soul be at rest.”   View this post […]

[…] the outdoor atmosphere of the beautiful Hollywood Bowl as rapper/actor Common joined singer Alice Smith to perform the Oscar and Golden Globe-winning song, ‘Glory’ from the 2014 Ava DuVernay directed film, ‘Selma.’ The song was written and performed in the film by Common and John Legend. Scenes from the prolific movie appeared on the big screen […]

[…] post shared by Raymond Santana (@santanaraymond) on Jun 6, 2020 at 8:01pm PDT Their relationship got off to a rocky start, as Santana was busy promoting the Ava DuVernay project “When The See Us,” about the Central Park Five case. So Deelishis made herself available to men who made time for her.  “No woman wants […]

[…] force in social justice and social change as artists and American citizens. The following women are featured in the paper: Megan Thee Stallion, Cardi B, Lizzo, Rihanna, Beyoncé, Ava DuVernay, Kerry Washington, Shonda Rhimes, Oprah Winfrey, Viola Davis, Meghan Markle, and Naomi Campbell.   “Black women have often walked the proverbial tightrope of being stereotyped as an […]

[…] town leading up to Sunday’s Grammy Awards. L.A. Confidential had issued a media alert for the party, announcing confirmed celeb attendees including Legend, wife Chrissy Teigen, Common, Ava DuVernay, Diplo, Bastille, Keke Palmer, Paul Oakenfold, Henry Sanders, Evan Ross, Ernie Hudson, Carmen Electra, Ali Landry and the mag’s Miller with editor-in-chief Spencer Beck. It’s unclear […]

[…] fashion choices on stage as of late, which have typically been big and flowy dresses. (Hmmm.) ALSO RECOMMENDED: NETFLIX LANDS RIHANNA, LUPITA NYONG’O PROJECT CREATED BY TWITTER; AVA DUVERNAY TO DIRECT How Brave can you be #Brannie ? Tell the fuckin truth and it will continue to set you free. This was #Brave @talldc you […]