Black History Month 2022 DL's

Black Behind The Lens: On How Madeline Anderson Paved The Way For Issa Rae & Others

The emergence of Black women telling our stories behind the camera has a lineage dating back to the 1960s.
02.28.22
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12 Black Women Named On Forbes World’s 100 Most Powerful Women Of 2021 List — Did Your Fave Make It?

Forbes recently released its annual "100 Most Powerful Women" list for 2021, and we spotted more than a few of…
12.11.21
Ava Duvernay

This Kid May Book First TV Role With Ava Duvernay Thanks to Viral TikToks

Meet the child who we predict has successfully booked all of his future movies from a series of strikingly accurate…
08.30.21

This Kid May Book First TV Role With Ava Duvernay Thanks to Viral TikToks

Meet the child who we predict has successfully booked all of his future movies from a series of strikingly accurate…
01.12.21

Netflix Series to Dramatize Kaepernick’s Path to Activism

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Colin Kaepernick is joining with Emmy-winning filmmaker Ava DuVernay on a Netflix drama series about the…
10.01.21

Ava DuVernay Shares How Little Richard Tipped Her $100 Every Week When She Was A Waitress

When They See Us director, Ava DuVernay was one of those people with fond memories of the late musician who…
10.01.21

Ava DuVernay Launches $250,000 Grant Program For Minority Creatives Affected By COVID-19

Ava DuVernay Creates $250,000 Grant To Support Minority Creatives Affected By COVID-19.
10.09.21

Former Central Park Five Prosecutor Hits Netflix And Ava Duvernay With Defamation Lawsuit

The former prosecutor whose office oversaw the Central Park Five case has filed a defamation lawsuit against Netflix and director Ava DuVernay over her portrayal in the…
10.08.21

Ava DuVernay Keeps Love In The Forefront For ‘Cherish The Day’

Ava DuVernay is returning to OWN with “Cherish The Day,” her second and latest project for Oprah’s OWN.  “Cherish The Day”…
10.07.21

Cicely Tyson Savors Life, New OWN Series At 95

PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Cicely Tyson doesn’t quibble with those who marvel at her long life and career, now in…
10.07.21

Author Stephen King Criticized For Comments On Diversity

NEW YORK (AP) — Stephen King says he cares only about “quality,” not “diversity” when deciding on awards. Some are…
10.07.21

Watch The Trailer For Ava DuVernay’s New Romance Series ‘Cherish The Day’

It wouldn’t be breaking news for me to tell you that Ava DuVernay is the it girl in Hollywood right…
12.20.19