Posts Tagged ‘Black Actors’
Power Book II” Actor Michael Rainey Jr. Leads $2.4M Financial Literacy Program
Michaely Jr. has launched a financial literacy program aimed at empowering young people with essential money management skills. The initiative focuses on educating youth about personal finance to help them make informed decisions and build a secure financial future.
Read MoreBlack Nativity by Langston Hughes
BLACK NATIVITY by Langston Hughes returns for its 9th Annual Holiday Musical Production December 5-8, 2024, at the Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall, Marcus Center.
Read MoreAldis Hodge takes on the newest version of detective Alex Cross for TV
Actor Aldis Hodge will play Alex Cross in Amazon Prime’s upcoming series based on James Patterson’s books.
Read More‘Ghostbusters’ Star Ernie Hudson Just Made RSV Vaccines Sexy
The celebrated actor sat down with Word in Black to discuss the importance of the RSC vaccine for Black health.
Read MoreJohn Boyega and Danielle Deadwyler to Star in Otis Redding Biopic ‘Otis & Zelma’
The upcoming film features John Boyega as Otis Redding, the talented singer-songwriter who tragically died young, leaving a family behind.
Read MoreJohn Amos, veteran actor of ‘Roots’ and ‘Good Times’ fame, dies at 84
Amos, who spent fifty years on screen, will be remembered for varied roles over his long career and kind heart.
Read MoreLupita Nyong’o brings her outsider experience to ‘The Wild Robot’
The actor draws on her experiences for a voice role in a new animated film that grapples with issues of identity, belonging, and nature.
Read MoreFrom Mick Jagger to Crossroads: the pioneering career of Cleo Sylvestre
“Trailblazing” actress Cleo Sylvestre who starred in films, soap operas and stage plays has died aged 79, her agent has said.
Read More‘Master of our craft:’ James Earl Jones’ influence went far beyond voiceovers
We remember James Earl Jones’ talent and how it encouraged others after the actor’s passing at 93 years old.
Read More‘House of the Dragon’ star Steven Toussaint says ‘everybody has a right to be represented’ on screen
As the release of House of the Dragon’s second season nears, Black actor Steven Touissant reflects on the racist hate he was sent after being cast in a role that fans expected to be played by a White man.
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