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With the hashtag #OscarsSoWhite inspiring dialogue around the White-washed Academy Awards, the NAACP Image Awards are even more important.

Cheryl Boone Isaacs issued a statement over the weekend after Spike Lee and Jada Pinkett Smith called for an Oscars boycott.

Janet Hubert, the original actress that played the role of “Aunt Viv” on the 90’s sitcom Fresh Prince of Bel Air has a 20 some odd year axe to grind with Will Smith and last night she grinded away with a Facebook video.  Dark skinned Aunt Viv, as Hubert is being called by #blacktwitter, accuses […]

Black filmmakers and thespians are calling for the community to stand in our power and no longer look to White award shows for validation.

Actress and producer Jada Pinkett Smith took to social media to express her disappointment

Actor, comedian and radio personality George Willborn sat down with April Watts at Magic 95.9fm. Watch as he discusses his role in Spike Lee‘s new movie Shiraq as well as a new deal for a radio show!

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced yesterday, Spike Lee will receive an honorary Academy Award for his work.

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Jeff Johnson and Raynard Jackson, guests on the “NewsOne Now” panel, joined Roland Martin Monday to discuss diversity at the 2014 Oscars and the future…

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A brand new infographic highlights just how white and male the Academy Awards really are. According to research by book publisher Lee & Low, since the…

There are moments captured on film which leave an invaluable social etching on the soul of society. Gospel music is one form of music that…