Academy Awards
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Michelle Obama Nominated for Grammy
Former first lady Michelle Obama has been nominated for a Grammy in the Best Spoken Word Album category for her…
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Hattie McDaniel: The Unapologetic ‘Shero’
Hattie McDaniel, an actress and radio performer, took advantage of opportunities that existed during the pre-civil rights era that many…
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African-American Film Festival Qualifies for Oscar Competition
The Martha's Vineyard African-American Film Festival (MVAAFF) has been approved by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences as…
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Kevin Hart to Host 2019 Oscars
Actor/comedian Kevin Hart has been tapped to host the 91st Academy Awards in February.
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Regina Hall, Regina King Win New York Film Critics Circle Awards
Regina Hall and Regina King have garnered distinction as winners at the New York Film Critics Circle Awards, a prestigious…
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Cicely Tyson Wins Honorary Oscar at Age 93
Cicely Tyson took home an honorary Oscar on Sunday night at the 10th annual Governors Awards in Hollywood — an…
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And the Oscar goes to ‘For Real’ — ‘Moonlight’
As many predicted, both "La La Land" and "Moonlight" snagged plenty of gold during the 89th Academy Awards Sunday. But…
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MALVEAUX: Painful Documentaries and Hard Choices
This year's Academy Award nominations gives African-Americans much to celebrate, and these nominations are also reminders that momentary visibility is…
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Spike Lee to Receive Honorary Oscar
(USA Today) – Director Spike Lee and actress Gena Rowlands will receive honorary Oscar awards, while the coveted Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award…
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John Legend At Oscar Speech: More Black Men Under Correctional Control Than Were Enslaved
According to reports, the number of black men currently in jail, on parole or on probation is more than three…
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