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Denzel Washington, In A Western?

Zon D’Amour, Contributing WriterMay 5, 2016

Fifteen years ago, Denzel Washington became an Oscar Award winning actor with the film, “Training Day” directed by Antoine Fuqua. Thirteen years later, the pair reunited for “The Equalizer” and fans have only had to wait two years for the pair to reconnect for the remake of “The Magnificent Seven”. The original film from 1960 starred Yul Brynner. When MGM offered Fuqua the opportunity to remake the project, he wanted Denzel in the lead.

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This Week in Black History (December 24)

Amen OyibokeDecember 27, 2015

December 24 1992- Alphonso Michael Espy became the first African American to hold the position of Secretary of Agriculture for the U.S. December 25 1971- Reverend Jesse Jackson organizes Operation PUSH (People United to Save Humanity). The organization pursued social justice, civil rights and political activism. December 26 1966- Dr. Maulana Karenga created the first Pan-African holiday Kwanzaa. The African inspired holiday’s name is derived from the Swahili first fruit celebration “matunda ya kwanza”. December 27 1939- “Good Times” actor John Amos was born in Newark, New Jersey. December 28 1954- Actor Denzel Washington was

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Denzel Washington Talks His Life, Career and Announces Future Project as Executive Director for HBO

Brittany K. Jackson, Contributing WriterSeptember 23, 2015

To describe Denzel Washington’s introspective cool and au natural swagger as riveting would be an understatement. Recently, Dr. Todd Boyd sat down with Mr. Washington in an exclusive interview at The Wallis Annenberg Center for Performing Arts in Beverly Hills September 17 to discuss Washington’s life, career and future projects in creative detail.