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Louise Beavers (left) plays a maid whose daughter (Fredi Washington) passes for White in “Imitation of Life." (Courtesy of Universal Pictures)
Posted inBlack Experience, Entertainment

Films to Watch During Black History Month

by WI Guest Author February 2, 2018October 31, 2020

Chief film critics have chosen several vital movies from the 20th century that convey an illustrious history of Black Americans in cinema.

Paul Mooney (Courtesy of the Howard Theatre)
Posted inEntertainment

Dick Gregory, Paul Mooney Bring Down the House at Howard Theatre

by Lauren M. Poteat October 5, 2016October 30, 2020
Posted inEntertainment

Apollo Theater to Induct 3 Comedians Into Walk of Fame

by Washington Informer September 24, 2015October 30, 2020
Posted inEntertainment

After Years of Resistance, Richard Pryor Finally Gets a Hometown Statue

by Washington Informer May 5, 2015October 30, 2020
Posted inEntertainment

Laughter Along the Path to Oblivion: ‘Becoming Richard Pryor,’ Scott Saul’s Biography

by Washington Informer December 5, 2014October 30, 2020
Posted inEntertainment

Oprah’s Playing a Madam in the New Richard Pryor Biopic

by Washington Informer August 27, 2014October 30, 2020
Posted inEntertainment

Goldberg, Lopez Appear in Pryor Documentary

by Washington Informer April 18, 2013October 30, 2020

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