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‘Law and Order’ star donates $1 million to historically Black Alabama college

May 11, 2025

The actor, known for her work in Law & Order, made a large donation to the Alabama school where she also gave this year’s commencement speech.

John Boyega Says His ‘Star Wars’ Debut as the First Black Lead Faced Backlash Because the Franchise Is ‘So White’

March 31, 2025

Starring in the sci-fi franchise was the role of a lifetime, but the racist responses illustrate how far we have yet to go despite the progress we’ve made.

‘Number One on the Call Sheet’ celebrates Hollywood’s Black A-listers

March 31, 2025

A new documentary series on Apple+ highlights Black stars and their relationships with the Hollywood scene.

Uzo Aduba leads a star-studded cast in White House mystery series ‘The Residence’

March 25, 2025

Producer Shonda Rhimes is at the helms of a new mystery series starring Uzo Aduba as Cordelia Cupp, investigating a death at the white house.

This Day in History: Samuel L. Jackson, Actor, and Producer born

December 21, 2024

Jackson, who is especially known for his action roles in movies such as Jurassic Park and Die Hard, turns 76 today.

Power Book II” Actor Michael Rainey Jr. Leads $2.4M Financial Literacy Program

November 30, 2024

Michaely Jr. has launched a financial literacy program aimed at empowering young people with essential money management skills. The initiative focuses on educating youth about personal finance to help them make informed decisions and build a secure financial future.

Black Nativity by Langston Hughes

November 30, 2024

BLACK NATIVITY by Langston Hughes returns for its 9th Annual Holiday Musical Production December 5-8, 2024, at the Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall, Marcus Center.