NNPA NEWSWIRE — Norman Lear is not only known for his contributions to television but also for his activism. He has been an outspoken advocate for...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Roundtree’s legacy extended beyond the 1970s classics. He reprised his iconic role in the 2000 “Shaft” film, sharing the screen with Samuel L....
I’m in New York again for a return engagement of Oakland resident Ishmael Reed’s “The Conductor,” his new play on the current state of race in...
Kehinde Wiley’s new exhibit “An Archeology of Silence” made its U.S. premiere at the M.H. de Young Memorial Museum in San Francisco. The exhibit, which opened...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The directional film debut of Los Angeles native Chris Spencer (writer of Don’t Be a Menace in South Central) “Back on the Strip”...
The awards show dedicated time to honoring the genre of hip-hop, which has officially been around for 50 years come Aug. 11. Artists, producers, museums, creative...
City attorneys from San Francisco and San Diego are seeking more information on a California-based company that allegedly scammed people into buying unnecessary home title protections....
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Rayan Lawrence, plays K-9 in the hit Starz show BMF (Black Mafia Family). The series tells the true story of how the Flenory...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The Black Press has been the primary voice of the Black community for 196 years. It informs those who are frequently forgotten or...
ROLLING OUT — Eddy’s passing was confirmed by her close confidante and Oscar-winning actress Octavia Spencer. The Help star penned a poignant tribute to her friend for her...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Emancipation” tells the triumphant story of Peter (Smith), a man who escapes from slavery, relying on his wits, unwavering faith and deep love...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Ben Crump, the renowned civil rights attorney and freedom fighter, elicited the night’s biggest applause when he accepted the newly minted Justice Icon...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The yet titled documentary chronicles the point in Jackson’s career that launched the singer into mega-stardom and created a pop culture phenomenon that...
A statewide survey by the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC), conducted between Sept. 2 and 11 and released on Sept. 15, revealed that 54% of...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “CNN’s beloved anchor and colleague, Bernard Shaw, passed away yesterday at 82. Bernie was a CNN original and was our Washington Anchor when...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Friday, August 26, 2022, Moore received the Joseph R. Biden Lifetime Achievement Award, honoring her career. The event took place at Morehouse College...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Nicki has broken barriers for women in hip-hop with her versatility and creative artistry,” Bruce Gillmer, president of music, music talent, programming &...
The National Geographic Channel has done it again. The channel known for bringing high-quality non-fiction programming to viewers brings the larger-than-life grillmaster Big Moe Cason to...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The application process for the 16th annual program, set for March 23-26, 2023, runs through October at www.DisneyDreamersAcademy.com. The 100 teen participants receive an...
LOS ANGELES SENTINEL — “The show tries to illuminate that people are in charge of our criminal justice system and yes we have written laws but...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Deshawn Plair and Sade Oyinade co-own Flower Ave. Films, where they create compelling original stories with broad appeal to reflect their diverse backgrounds....
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Martin: The Reunion,” which premieres on BET+ on June 16, 2022, will press the pause button on the laughs at the beginning of...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Amari is one of these artists and Ghofrane is an activist. Exploring how racism has shaped her life in all aspects including her...
THE ATLANTA VOICE — In the last 12 months, Taylor – who was named one of 2021’s “Most Powerful Women in Sports” by Adweek – has...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Sellers notes how his life has been bookended by tragedy – the 1968 Orangeburg Massacre and the 2015 Charleston Massacre, where he lost...