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BronzeLens chair Imara Canady prepares to celebrate 10 years of growth
The BronzeLens Film Festival will celebrate its 10th year in Atlanta this month. Board chair…
Zendaya, Ava DuVernay discuss Black women in Hollywood at AT&T brunch
Ava DuVernay and Zendaya shared their thoughts on Black women in Hollywood at AT&T’s “Dream…
Ava DuVernay, Zendaya headline AT&T’s ‘Dream in Black’ brunch at Essence Fest
Ava DuVernay and Zendaya served as headlining guests at AT&T’s “Dream in Black” brunch during…
AT&T’s John Donovan explains why the Essence Festival is one of a kind
AT&T Communications CEO John Donovan has made a personal practice of supporting diversity initiatives within…
Ava DuVernay blasts Linda Fairstein for calling ‘When They See Us’ false
Following the release of “When They See Us,” Linda Fairstein got a chance to tell…
Why Central Park 5 prosecutor refused to be involved in ‘When They See Us’
Central Park 5 prosecutor Linda Fairstein claims she was defamed by the ground-quaking “When They…
Ava DuVernay says her goal is to tell tough stories of Black and Brown people
Filmmaker Ava DuVernay’s “When They See Us” is launching conversations, and it’s her goal to…
‘When They See Us’ incites boycott of former prosecutor Linda Fairstein
Former prosecutor Linda Fairstein is forced to see us now. The electrifying Netflix miniseries “When…
Why ‘When They See Us’ is a real-life horror film for Black America
When They See Us should not be classified as a crime drama. Ava DuVernay’s Netflix four-part…