Posts Tagged ‘Black Actors’
Wendell Pierce, LaTanya Richardson Jackson and More Set for Broadway Salute by African American Film Critics Association
The African American Film Critics Association honored several Black stars at the first Salute to Broadway.
Read MoreBlack actors say not enough is being done to protect them from racist abuse online
For some Black actors, the racist treatment and comments they receive from fans is a shocking reminder of the work we still have to do.
Read MoreEast Harlem Renames Street to Honor Late Actor Cicely Tyson
A street in East Harlem has been renamed after Cicely Tyson, an actor who grew up in the neighborhood and made history on TV.
Read More‘Sidney’ Tackles The Not-So-Comfortable Conversations About A Black Cinema Icon
The upcoming documentary about Sidney Poitier delves into sometimes uncomfortable questions as it examines the actor’s real life.
Read MoreNichelle Nichols, trailblazing ‘Star Trek’ actress, dies at 89
Nichelle Nichols, actor famed for her role as Uhura in Star Trek, has passed naturally according to a social media post by her son.
Read MoreBrandee Evans Is Strong As Hell. She Just Doesn’t Want To Always Have To Be.
Actor Brandee Evans recently sat down to an interview with Huff Post’s Taryn Finley to discuss being and portraying a strong black woman.
Read MoreMeet Emilie Kouatchou, Broadway’s 1st Black Christine in ‘Phantom of the Opera’
By Randi Richardson, NBC News Kouatchou opens up about taking over a historic role and the significance of Black representation on Broadway. Broadway’s groundbreaking musical “Phantom of the Opera” has once again made history. The musical is the longest-running show on Broadway, celebrating 34 years last month. It marked the milestone by debuting its first…
Read MoreTech Firm Uses White Actors to Portray Black People
Murison Inc. conducts corporate diversity training but some question its tactics.
Read MoreBilly Porter calls out Vogue after featuring Harry Styles on cover in dress: ‘I changed the whole game’
The Emmy, Grammy and Tony-winning actor/singer says ‘I was the first one doing it and now everybody is doing it.’ I had to fight my entire life to get to the place where I could wear a dress to the Oscars and not be gunned down. All he has to do is be white and straight.”….
Read MoreHoward U launches $5.4 million Chadwick A. Boseman scholarship
The scholarship, funded by Netflix, will benefit students of the newly reestablished College of Fine Arts, which was named for the esteemed alumnus in May.
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