Louis Gossett Jr. has died
Louis Gossett Jr., who became the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar and also won an Emmy for his role in the
March 29, 2024
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Louis Gossett Jr., who became the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar and also won an Emmy for his role in the
Sometimes people just have to fight it out. That’s what happened between Roots’ members Black Thought and Questlove earlier in their career. Black Thought is
Legendary thespian LeVar Burton has already been the star of two classic television programs, so he’s good with being passed over for being the host
Ava DuVernay wants to create a game show for legendary actor and certifiable brainiac LeVar Burton after he lost out on the competition to become
Legendary screen actor LeVar Burton is going to make a celebrity guest appearance as the host of “Jeopardy!” in the very near future, thanks to
In an official statement released to the press, East African jazz songstress, Somi Kakoma, announced she has been nominated for an award at the 63rd
Rapper 6lack is featured on a groundbreaking project — “Grounds Melody” — in partnership with Rémy Martin, where he shares how his hometown of Atlanta
Alex Trebek was the iconic host of the decades-long-running “Jeopardy!” TV game show. But even as fans continue to mourn Trebek’s recent passing at 80 from
As a founding member and the first lady of Disturbing Tha Peace, rapid-fire rapper Shawnna remains one of eight female emcees to register a number
A Black man from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, decided to educate a woman about racism by allegedly forcing her to watch “Roots.” On Feb. 17, Robert
Broadway legend Ben Vereen, best known to Baby Boomers and Gen X’ers as Chicken George in the all-time great miniseries “Roots,” has been accused of
Ji-Tu Cumbuka, an actor, writer, and producer best known for his role as “Wrestler” on the original miniseries Roots, has died in Atlanta, Georgia at
When it comes to teaching the horrors of slavery some elementary school teachers keep getting it wrong. The latest incident occurred at Shelburne Middle School
Emayatzy Corinealdi played the pivotal character of Belle, wife of Kunta Kinte, in the highly praised remake of “Roots.” Rolling out spoke with this dynamic young actress
“I raised my baby girl alone,” shares Robert Shakhan, recovery coach for Detroit Recovery Projec, Inc. “I began raising my daughter solo when she was
One of the most watched television series in history has been reimagined and remastered. History will premiere “Roots” on Memorial Day 2016, Monday, May 30, and
[jwplatform CKYTnivb] The remake of Roots is set to premiere on Memorial Day. The History Channel production featuring Forest Whitaker, T.I. and Laurence Fishburne promises
Star film and television producer Will Packer recently renewed his production deal with Universal Television. The two-year extension will keep Packer’s Will Packer Productions on
In a pivotal scene from the TV miniseries “Roots” by Alex Haley, Maya Angelou plays Yaisa, the grandmother of Kunta Kinte, played by Levar Burton.
Wayne Davidson is the author of When Clans Collide: The Germination of Adam’s Family Tree through Surname, Life Experience, and DNA. This book traces the
