Black Panther and Roots Naturelle USA, is one of the largest Black-owned manufacturing companies in the beauty industry. They produce for their private labels in addition to many other mainstream companies–the manufacturing company is based in Los Angeles, California.
Black Panther and Roots Naturelle USA, is one of the largest Black-owned manufacturing companies in the beauty industry. They produce for their private labels in addition to many other mainstream companies–the manufacturing company is based in Los Angeles, California.
Tupac Shakur’s handwritten lyrics from classic songs such as “California Love” and “Dear Mama” along with galleries that pay homage to his upbringing and late mother are among the features in a massive touring museum exhibit.
Zamunda is the fictional African kingdom that comedic genius, Eddie Murphy’s Prince Akeem, inherited in “Coming to America.” The year was 1988 and this stunning country, in Mother Africa, had never experienced the brutality of colonialism. African traditions and culture were celebrated — on-screen— with pride.
Lupita Nyong’o has written a stirring tribute to her late “Black Panther” co-star Chadwick Boseman, calling him a man whose power will “reverberate for generations.”
“I write these words from a place of hopelessness, to honor a man who had great hope,” the actress writes in the message posted to her social media accounts Tuesday, 11 days after Boseman’s death from colon cancer at age 43. “The news of his passing is a punch to my gut every morning.”
The talented and beloved actor leaves iconic movies and life for everyone to admire.
The 25th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, hosted by Megan Mullally, is the only televised awards show to exclusively honor performers; it presents thirteen awards for acting in film and television in a fast moving two-hour show, which airs live on TNT and TBS. The awards focus on both individual performances as well as on the work of the entire ensemble of a drama series and comedy series, and the cast of a motion picture.
Chadwick Boseman, the actor and star of the blockbuster film “Black Panther” has died of stage IV colon cancer at the age of 43. Boseman appeared in Spike Lee’s “Da 5 Bloods,” “Get on Up,” “42” and “Draft Day.” Boseman’s twitter account reported the news. Here is the statement released on Boseman’s twitter page: “It is with immeasurable grief that we confirm the passing of Chadwick Boseman. Chadwick was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer in 2016, and battled with it these last 4 years as it progressed to stage IV. A true fighter, Chadwick persevered through
The Art of Costume Design: Black Panter Plus Workshop day, which will end with a screening of Black Panther, takes place on February 23rd. To learn more and to regis-ter https://www.oscars.org/events/art-costume-design-black-panther-2018.
Black talent being shut out of the Golden Globes is not just a travesty but also a testament to the power of the work and the narratives being told that challenge the status quo. Why folks assume that awards shows invested in the same media industries that continue to perpetuate and recycle the vilest stereotypes of black identity and behavior would somehow acknowledge the stories, performances and behind-the-scenes work that challenges dominant ways of thinking about Black people on and off-screen is befuddling.
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For many years, Stacy Milner, former executive assistant to the chairman of NBC and then to the chairman of Paramount Pictures, has devoted herself to increasing ethnic and cultural diversity in the entertainment industry. In 2010, she founded the Entertainment Industry College Outreach Program (EICOP), a recruitment initiative designed to channel students of color – primarily HBCU and Hispanic-serving institution graduates – into careers in this predominantly White field.
Beyonce was named entertainer of the year at the 50th annual NAACP Image Awards that highlighted works by entertainers and writers of color.
Carter and Beachler, who won Best Costume Design and Best Production Design, respectively, are the first African Americans to win in their category.
Brie Larson, an excellent dramatic actress, injects humanity, doubt and imperfection into her Vers. It’s just enough to make what could have been a cliché character somewhat intriguing. Not much more. Jackson as Fury buddy’s up to the lead and adds comic relief. Jude Law is miscast and too British and reserved for his mentor role. Mendelsohn fares slightly better as the green monster Talos. Other supporting actors don’t get enough screen time to show their real talent: Gemma Chan, Algenis Perez Soto and Djimon Hounsou.