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Beloved Actor and Activist Louis Cameron Gossett Jr. Dies at 87

Stacy M. Brown - March 30, 2024

Louis Gossett Jr., the groundbreaking actor whose career spanned over five decades and who became the first Black actor to win an Academy Award...

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Chris Rock Could Address Will Smith Drama Tonight

Stacy M. Brown - March 30, 2022

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Fans of Rock in Boston might get a front-row seat to an exclusive response as the comedian kicks off his “Ego...

To Be Equal

#OscarsSoWhite Beginning to Yield Much-Needed Change

Marc Morial - February 28, 2019

Marc H. Morial President and CEO National Urban League “When film and television privilege white stories over other stories, they reinforce a racial hierarchy that devalues people...

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Viola Davis: A Historic Talent Earns a Historic Distinction

Kevin Seraaj - March 9, 2017

“In my mind I see a line, and over that line, I see green fields and lovely flowers and beautiful white women with their...

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Stallone on Oscars: Happy about nomination, concerned about diversity

Staff Report - February 12, 2016

According to a recent Reuters report, Sylvester Stallone, considered a front runner for the supporting actor Oscar for recreating his role as Rocky Balboa in...

To Be Equal

Tuning Out: Why I will not Watch the Oscars

Marc Morial - January 23, 2016

“The Academy has a problem. It’s a problem that needs to be solved…For 20 opportunities to celebrate actors of color, actresses of color, to...

To Be Equal

Tuning Out: Why I will not Watch the Oscars

Marc Morial - January 21, 2016

“The Academy has a problem. It’s a problem that needs to be solved…For 20 opportunities to celebrate actors of color, actresses of color, to...

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