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#Oscars Black Panther Becomes First Superhero Film Nominated for Best Picture

Stephanie GuerilusJanuary 22, 2019

The Oscar nominations were announced Tuesday morning and Black Panther became the first comic book film nominated for Best Picture. Black Panther, directed ... Read More...

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Electronic Political Artists, Bonaventure and Nazar Use Music to Fight Back

Nu OriginsJanuary 18, 2019

By Miko Ann November saw the release of two albums that fused a number of musical styles. Much like art you might see at an exhibition, the pieces come toge... Read More...

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Gladys Knight to Sing National Anthem at Super Bowl LIII

Stephanie GuerilusJanuary 17, 2019

Gladys Knight will sing the national anthem at Super Bowl LIII to be held in Atlanta on Sunday, Feb. 3. The NFL and CBS announced that Knight, Empress of So... Read More...

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Missy Elliott the First Female Rapper Inducted to Songwriters Hall of Fame

Stephanie GuerilusJanuary 14, 2019

Missy Elliott has officially been inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. The honor will make her the first Hip Hop female artist to receive it. Elliott... Read More...

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Lady Gaga Apologizes for R. Kelly Collaboration, Vows to pull Song from iTunes and Streaming

Stephanie GuerilusJanuary 10, 2019

Lady Gaga has apologized for collaborating with beleaguered R&B singer R. Kelly on the 2013 platinum song, Do What You Want (With My Body). She has also v... Read More...

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Kevin Hart Done Apologizing for #LGBTQ Backlash, Won’t Host Oscars

Stephanie GuerilusJanuary 9, 2019

Kevin Hart made it clear that he would no longer be apologizing for past homophobic comments or hosting the upcoming 91st Academy Awards. The delivery was made... Read More...

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ADIFF Film Review: Muslimah’s Guide to Marriage

Paige MadkinsJanuary 9, 2019

The African Diaspora International Film Festival closed off its 2018 season with the screening of writer and director, Aminah Bakeer Abdul-Jabbaar’s “Muslimah’... Read More...

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Ellen DeGeneres Blasted After Defending Kevin Hart for 2019 Oscars

Stephanie GuerilusJanuary 4, 2019

Kevin Hart's appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show Friday prompted social media backlash before it even aired in full. Critics, in particular those from the B... Read More...

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#SurvivingRKelly Lifetime Docuseries On His Sexual Assault Allegations

Stephanie GuerilusJanuary 3, 2019

https://twitter.com/lifetimetv/status/1080865965531897857 Thursday evening will mark the start of a three night docuseries that will highlight sexual assa... Read More...

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Control Tackles #MeToo in the Music Industry

Stephanie GuerilusDecember 26, 2018

What are you doing with your voice? Control boldly answers that question for those who refuse to be silenced. Control, whose title is lifted from the iconi... Read More...

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Jordan Peele Debuts #UsMovie Trailer that Features Black Representation and Horror

Stephanie GuerilusDecember 26, 2018

https://twitter.com/JordanPeele/status/1077564905258020864 Oscar winner Jordan Peele released the trailer to his anticipated horror flick, Us, on Christma... Read More...

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‘CREED II’: The Fight for a Black Man’s Identity

Paige MadkinsDecember 16, 2018

The recent release of Creed II serves as a smooth continuation of the ‘Creed’ and ‘Rocky’ film series and is yet another demonstration of black magic. The spin-... Read More...

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‘Timeless: A Virgin Island Love Story’ Review

Tichena RoseDecember 15, 2018

The African Diaspora International Film Festival (ADIFF) wrapped up its final week of film screening last weekend. The ADIFF is an organization created by fore... Read More...

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Mr Eazi Shows Lagos to the World in ‘Life is Eazi, Vol. 2 – Lagos to London’

Beverly WakiagaDecember 6, 2018

Afrobeats has slowly been making its mark on the world. For years, the high-tempo and extremely danceable West African version of pop has been solidifying its b... Read More...

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