Chestnut Honored with Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
March 31, 2022
In front of his family and friends, veteran actor Morris Chestnut received the 2,716th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Breaking News
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Movies
Two Women of Color Co-Host 94th Academy Awards
March 24, 2022
The three co-hosts of the 94th Academy Awards will feature two women of color. Regina Hall and Wanda Sykes will join Amy Schumer in helming the show
DGA-winning Director Stanley Nelson Discusses his Oscar-nominated Documentary, ‘Attica’
March 17, 2022
Stanley Nelson is an African American documentary filmmaker and director of the Oscar-nominated documentary, “Attica”. During a recent interview with Bill C. Myers, Nelson shares about his life and career.
Michael Quigley Named Jury President of 26th Annual American Black Film Festival
March 17, 2022
Michael Quigley, executive vice president of Content Acquisitions TNT, TBS, truTV, HBO and HBO Max at WarnerMedia, will serve as jury president for the 2022 American Black Film Festival (ABFF). ABFF will be returning to Miami Beach for live events June 15-19, followed by online events June 20-30 on its custom-designed online platform ABFF PLAY.
BHERC Sistas’ Film Fest Highlights Works by Women Directors
March 17, 2022
Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center 29th Annual “Sistas Are Doin’ It For Themselves” Short Film Festival” will highlight 30+ films by women directors, which were culled from more than 1000 global entries.
Entries Welcome for BHERC ‘Sistas’ Doin It’ Short Film Fest
February 17, 2022
The work of Black women directors from around the globe will be featured at the 29th Annual festival
PAFF Hosts Black History Month Retrospective Series
February 9, 2022
Virtual retrospective celebrates 30 years of the Pan African Film Festival with ‘Best of PAFF’ from Feb. 15-28
‘Descendant’ – A Documentary About Africatown and its Secrets Revealed
February 3, 2022
History exists beyond what is written. In the new documentary, “Descendant,” the residents of Africatown, which is located in Mobile, Alabama, have shared stories about their African origins for generations, and for a large chunk of time — only amongst themselves — because this community was founded by enslaved ancestors who were transported in 1860 aboard the last known and illegal slave ship, The Clotilda.
Star-Studded Fundraiser Event To Celebrate Belafonte’s 95th Birthday
January 27, 2022
A star-studded line-up will celebrate the 95th birthday of legendary singer, songwriter, activist, and actor Harry Belafonte. HB95 will be held on March 1, 2022 at New York City’s The Town Hall Theater.
`King Richard’ Wins the LA Press Club’s Veritas Award
January 14, 2022
“King Richard,” the Will Smith-starring film about the childhood rise of tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams and the father who raised them for greatness, was named today the winner of the Los Angeles Press Club’s seventh annual Veritas Award. The award recognizes the “best film based on or inspired by real events and people.” Films are judged “on fidelity of subject matter and artistic excellence,” according to the Press Club.
Golden Globe Awards carry on, without stars or a telecast
January 13, 2022
That the organization is proceeding with any kind of event came as a surprise to many in Hollywood. The HFPA came under fire after a Los Angeles Times investigation revealed in February ethical lapses and a stunning lack of diversity _ there was not a single Black journalist in the 87-person group.
Young Filmmakers Selected For the 12th Annual BHERC Youth Diversity Film Festival
January 13, 2022
Youth filmmakers defy the challenges of COVID – 19 reaching across languages, states and oceans to share their stories and renew their hopes for a brighter future thru film.
‘The Mack’ Star Max Julien Dies at Age 88
January 6, 2022
Actor Max Julien, best known for playing a pimp named Goldie in the 1973 cult classic, “The Mack,” died on New Year’s Day at age 88, which was also his birthday.
Review: Washington’s aging Macbeth is one for the ages
December 30, 2021
His hair is graying. His nerves are fraying. Denzel Washington’s Macbeth is a man quite literally running out of time — even before he meets those witches.
Swan Song
December 23, 2021
“I love you Cameron Tanner. Always have. Always will.” Most husbands adore their wives’ words of love. Cameron’s (Mahershala Ali, Moonlight) ambivalence stems from his secret, painful ordeal. He’s dying and his wife Poppy (Naomie Harris, Moonlight) doesn’t know it.