Pan African Film Festival Opening Night – Red Carpet
February 17, 2017
Black, African, and African American stars, directors, and producers celebrate their work and the 25th anniversary of the Pan African Film Festival
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PAFF Opening Night Honors Alfre Woodard, Débuts Nick Cannon’s New Film
February 15, 2017
The Pan African Film Festival (PAFF) kicked off it’s opening night at the Director’s Guild of America in Los Angeles
Aldis Hodge from “Hidden Figures” at the Screen Actor’s Guild Awards
February 14, 2017
“Hidden Figures” actor Aldis Hodge talks about how being an actor impacted his life.
Host: Brittany K. Jackson
Actor Russell Hornsby on “Fences”: “It’s a play about healing”
February 14, 2017
Actor Russell Hornsby explains his perspective on the movie “Fences.”
Host: Brittany K. Jackson
“Fences” Star Jovan Adepo “Enjoying the Moment” at SAG Awards
February 14, 2017
Actor Jovan Adepo talks politics and the experience he had with Denzel Washington and Viola Davis while creating the movie “Fences.”
Host: Brittany K. Jackson
Wayne Wilderson from HBO’s “Veep” at the SAG Awards
February 14, 2017
Actor Wayne Wilderson talks about his role on the show “Veep” and the diversity in storytelling shown in current TV shows.
Host: Brittany K. Jackson
Tony Rock on Dating Today: “Gentlemen are a Dying Breed”
February 11, 2017
Actor, comedian, producer Tony Rock discusses his role as the host of TV One dating shows series, “The Game of Dating,” and how dating has changed today.
Ava DuVernay, Nipsey Hussle, Dr. Melina Abdullah & More Talk “13th”
February 10, 2017
Must see panel discussion surrounding Ava DuVernay’s Oscar-nominated documentary, “13th” which explores the 13th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and America’s perilous transition from slavery to mass incaceration.
Panelists included filmmaker Ava DuVernay, rapper, social activist and business owner Nipsey Hussle, Black Lives Matter Co-Founder and educator Melina Abdullah, Los Angeles Police Commissioner Cynthia McClain-Hill, Esq., and award-winning civil rights attorney, host and moderator for the evening, Areva Martin.
Sponsored by Blackwood Alliance and The California Endowment, panelists and the artist community gathered at the historic Nate Holden Theatre in Los Angeles.
Ava DuVernay Dishes on Oscar-Nominated Film “13th”
February 8, 2017
Recently, a private screening of filmmaker Ava DuVernay’s Oscar-nominated Netflix documentary, “13th” was held at the historic Nate Holden Performing Arts Center in Los Angeles, where the African American artist community gathered to examine the proverbial smoke and mirrors of Black history.
Sponsored by Blackwood Alliance and The California Endowment, the screening promoted a hands-on, effective dialogue about the tides of colorism. In the film, chilling truths are revealed about the systematic oppression of Black and Latino people, and the hidden agendas built into America’s political regime. The documentary is centered around a major loophole found in the United States Constitution’s 13th Amendment which according to the Library of Congress states: “Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.”
Kelly Rowland On Love & Dating: “I Was Just Always In A Rush For A Relationship”
February 7, 2017
Watch as singer-songrwriter Kelly Rowland reflects on what she would tell her younger self about love and dating, working on a female-led cast, the Women’s March and more. Rowland stars as “Margot Scotts” in the new Lifetime movie, “Love by the 10th Date”, which aired on January 28, 2017.
Correspondent: Brittany K. Jackson
Actor Brandon T. Jackson on Dating: “These Days It’s Tougher”
February 4, 2017
Watch as actor and comedian Brandon T. Jackson shares his thoughts on love and dating at premiere of new Lifetime movie, “Love by the 10th Date”, where he stars as “Dante” .
Correspondent: Brittany K. Jackson
Director of Photography: Aaron Brumfield
Smokey Robinson Gives Music Students 1 Million Reasons to Smile
February 2, 2017
Smokey Robinson collaborates with Niagra Water Company and Little Kids Rock to donate $1 Million towards music programs and instruments for LAUSD children.
Reporter: Brittany K. Jackson
#SAGSOBLACK: Diversity Takes the Cake at 23rd Annual SAG Awards Celebration
February 1, 2017
The 23rd Annual Screen Actor’s Guild (SAG) Awards was a true game-changer for Black actors in Hollywood, leaving fans all over the world in awe of what it looked like for successful Black actors to be rewarded for portraying thought-provoking, chilling, and often heroic roles.
Meagan Good, Kelly Rowland, Keri Hilson & More Talk ‘Love By the 10th Date’
January 31, 2017
“Love By the 10th Date” explores dating for millennials, which can be quite complex for young professionals on the go
Ava DuVernay showcases new doc ‘13th’ at Nate Holden Performing Arts Center
January 31, 2017
Ava DuVernay, Nipsey Hussle, Dr. Melina Abdullah, Cynthia McClain-Hill and Areva Martin Lead Intense Discussion on Oscar-Nominated Film “13th”