Posts Tagged ‘Selma’
David Oyelowo reimagines 2 classic children’s tales in new film
Peter Pan and Alice in Wonderland are two of the many cult fairy tales that excluded children of color. During this age of reboots, actors David Oyelowo and Angelina Jolie…
Read MoreAva DuVernay spotlighting young female filmmakers with ‘New Realities’ project
Ava DuVernay never imagined she’d become a successful filmmaker. The 48-year-old director is supporting a group of young, international filmmakers as part of a series called “New Realities,” and DuVernay…
Read MoreWhy some are against renaming Edmund Pettus Bridge in honor of John Lewis
Over 500,000 people have signed a petition to have Edmund Pettus Bridge renamed in honor of the late-great John Lewis. On Aug. 7, community and civil rights leaders met in…
Read MoreCommon grateful and gushing over his new ‘queen’ Tiffany Haddish
Common has paid a sweet tribute to his girlfriend Tiffany Haddish, hailing her a “beautiful person” and more. The 40-year-old actress declared her love for the 48-year-old musician, claiming it…
Read MoreJohn Lewis crosses the Edmund Pettus Bridge for the final time (video)
American hero John Lewis traveled across the famous Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, for the final time. In a gripping act of symbolism that characterized his most famous act…
Read MoreJohn Lewis’ death inspires call for Edmund Pettus Bridge to be renamed
Following the death of civil rights icon and U.S. Congressman John Lewis, many are calling for a historic landmark to be renamed in his honor. On Friday, July 17, 2020,…
Read MoreDavid Oyelowo educating next generation to fight racism
David Oyelowo wants to educate the next generation to fight racism. The Selma star is curating a special podcast, titled STOR14S, where he will narrate children’s stories in a bit…
Read MoreAva DuVernay recounts ‘traumatizing’ incident involving the police
Ava DuVernay has recalled the “traumatizing” experience of seeing her father restrained by police in their backyard. The Selma filmmaker spoke candidly about the terrifying time her dad was “wrestled to…
Read MoreRep. John Lewis diagnosed with cancer; Barack Obama and others pray for him
Revered Georgia congressman John Lewis stared down White supremacy and Southern segregationists during the Civil Rights era. There is no doubt, his friends say, that the legendary legislator will not…
Read MoreAva DuVernay wants more talented women to step behind the camera
As talented as she is, Ava DuVernay says she doesn’t get offered “a lot” of directing jobs. The Selma director has won a number of awards for her work behind the camera,…
Read MoreTop 5 classic films and TV shows to watch on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
On Monday, January 15, 2018, we will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, an American federal holiday marking the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. It is observed on the third Monday of January each year,…
Read MoreAva DuVernay to direct ‘Central Park Five’ series for Netflix
One of the best young directors in Hollywood is set to bring us one of the most infamous and explosive crime stories in recent New York City history to Netflix.…
Read More‘Queen Sugar’ star Omar Dorsey says keep voting even after the election
It’s getting down to the final days to vote. “Queen Sugar” actor Omar Dorsey explains how being on set of the movie Selma helped him appreciate what black people had…
Read MoreRev. Jesse Jackson’s tireless PUSH, promoting MLK’s dream decades later
After he witnessed his friend and mentor’s assassination on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel on April 4, 1968, Jesse Louis Jackson became a minister. Today, Rev. Jackson, 74, is…
Read MoreCivil rights activist Ozell Sutton dead at 90
A highly revered leader in the Civil Rights Movement has died in Atlanta, according to family members. Ozell Sutton who worked directly with Dr. Martin L. King Jr. died at…
Read MoreCommon lands interesting role in upcoming new film
Rapper and actor Common has signed on to play a part in a new film that’ll add yet another diverse credit to his ever-growing Hollywood résumé. This time the 43-year-old Grammy-…
Read MoreCommon to star opposite Keanu Reeves in ‘John Wick 2’
Get ready to say hi to the bad guy. Rapper and burgeoning actor Common has landed a role as a villain opposite Keanu Reeves in the upcoming movie, John Wick 2. The first…
Read MoreDonald Glover lands new sitcom on FX
Actor turned rapper Donald Glover will soon be combining his two favorite mediums in a new show for the FX network. The former star of “Community,” whose writing credits includes “30…
Read MoreUp-and-coming actor Stephan James cast to star as Jesse Owens in biopic, ‘Race’
Rising Canadian actor Stephan James (Selma) has been tapped to play the legendary track-and-field athlete Jesse Owens in the upcoming biopic of his life titled, Race. The 21-year-old, who portrayed civil rights…
Read MoreAva DuVernay makes next big move in the film world
When you’re hot you’re hot, and right now Ava DuVernay is one of the most sought after people in the movie business. On the heels of her box office success directing…
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