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Essay: A Survivor’s Relives “The Strike,” a Moving Film Capturing Injustices at Pelican Bay State Prison
It was a privilege to be invited to be part of the panel for the October 9th screening of the…
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‘Common Ground’ Screening in Marin City Library on October 15
The public is invited to view the documentary “Common Ground,” a film about saving and regenerating our soil, at the…
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Manly Film Festival: With BHERC, Oakland Event Raises Funds for Tech Exchange
On July 13, the 30th annual S.E. Manly African American Film Festival was hosted at the Regal Jack London Theater…
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Mayor Breed, Actor Morris Chestnut Attend S.F.’s Indie Night Film Festival
On June 1, the acclaimed Los Angeles-based Indie Night Film Festival arrived at the Kabuki Theater in San Francisco. San…
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Mario Van Peebles’ ‘Outlaw Posse’ Screened at Oakland’s Grand Lake Theatre
The Oakland International Film Festival hosted a screening of “Outlaw Posse” at the Grand Lake Theatre on Monday. Special guests…
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BOOK REVIEW: Black Entertainers on Big and Small Screen Recalled in New Books by Two Authors
Once was a time when you rarely saw a Black face in entertainment unless you were specifically looking for one…
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Hollywood Under Fire: Black Caucus Members Concerned About Black Women Execs Leaving Entertainment Industry
On July 13, California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) members Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D-Los Angeles) and Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D-Inglewood) led…
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Apple Original Films Releases Stephen Curry Film on July 21.
The remarkable coming-of-age story is about one of the most influential, dynamic, and unexpected players in the history of basketball:…
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‘Against All Odds’ Film Showing at Marin City Library on April 18
The Marin City Library, located on 164 Donahue St., will show the film “Against All Odds: The Fight for a…
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What Asian American Oscar Victories Mean for All of Us
After the Oscars, when Asian Americans were everywhere on the winners list, from actors, writers, directors, but also makeup artists,…
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Tems Responds After Blocking Views with Gorgeous Gown at 2023 Oscars
Tems had a fashion moment at the 2023 Oscars on Sunday (March 12), as she… The post Tems Responds After…
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Ruth Carter Makes History at Oscars
Designer Ruth E. Carter made history at last night’s 95th annual Academy Awards. Carter won… The post Ruth Carter Makes…
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Hidden History Black Museum Opens in Los Angeles
Various actors and celebrities such as Vivica A. Fox, and hundreds of other people, were on hand to celebrate the…
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President Biden, Civil Rights Figures Mark 58th Anniversary of “Blood Sunday” in Selma
President Joe Biden joined civil rights leaders, congressmembers, and Black Americans from across the country in Selma, Alabama on Sunday…
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PRESS ROOM: Chevrolet and NNPA Launch the 2023 Discover the Unexpected Fellowship
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Now in its seventh year, the Chevrolet - NNPA Discover The Unexpected fellowship program will select a…
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Houston Fashion Designer Chasity Sereal Puts Her “Growing Pains” on Display in Wearable Art Experience
ABOVE: Designer Chasity Sereal and Forward Times Contributing Writer Terrance Turner (Photos by Tye Visuals… The post Houston Fashion Designer…
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Michael B. Jordan bares it all in new Calvin Klein campaign
Calvin Klein underwear taps ‘Creed’ star Michael B. Jordan as the face of its Spring 2023 campaign — and the…
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HSPVA Black Alumni Network to Host the Wiz Emerald City Experience Fundraiser
In celebration of Black History Month, the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts… The post HSPVA Black Alumni…
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February Fashion Finds
This week’s fashion finds featured flowing trains, feathery bodices, and fashionable geometric patterns. The post February Fashion Finds appeared first…
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California Advocates Shine Light on Pregnancy-Related Deaths Among Black Women
“This film will shine light on the critical issue of saving lives and this film will help ensure that every…
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The Houston Museum of African American Culture Announces Bland, George, Tolan Lecture on February 11, 2023
The Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC) recently announced plans to host the Bland,… The post The Houston Museum…
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Billy Porter To Host BET Docuseries ‘Black + Iconic: Style Gods’
Source: Kevin Winter/GA / Getty BET’s got a new docuseries on the way that’s set to be hosted by none…
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Fashion Found Out and About
This week’s fashion finds include some of our favorites out and about in bold and… The post Fashion Found Out…
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Whitney Houston’s Estate to Launch ‘Whitney Houston Hotel’ During Grammy Week
ABOVE: Singer Whitney Houston accepts the Winner of International – Favorite Artist Award onstage at… The post Whitney Houston’s Estate…
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IN MEMORIAM: Autris Paige
Paige performed regularly at Four Seasons’ Yachats Music Festival in Oregon from 1983-2017, with artists from around the world. Puerto…
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