‘Emperor of Ocean Park’ Is A Solid Series
August 21, 2024
In “Emperor of Ocean Park”, Oscar Award-winning actor Forest Whitaker is the patriarch of a powerful political family entrenched in judicial scandals.
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White House Butler William ‘Buddy’ Carter, Who Worked for 10 Presidents, Retires
June 10, 2021
On the eve of Memorial Day weekend, William ‘Buddy’ Carter, a White House Butler who has worked during the administrations of ten Presidents, retired. Buddy Carter worked at The White House and at nearby Blair House for over 47 years.
BLACK SUNDANCE 2021 —SEMI VIRTUAL FESTIVAL
January 21, 2021
New works by Shaka King, Octavia Butler, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, and more.
THIS IS A TRUE STORY — SO PAY ATTENTION — FOREST WHITAKER is BUMPY JOHNSON in EPIX’s ,‘Godfather of Harlem’
October 17, 2019
Here is an edited conversation with Forest Whitaker about EPIX’s new series “Godfather of Soul”.
Terrence Howard Receives Walk of Fame Star
September 27, 2019
Directors Malcolm D. Lee and Dito Montiel preceded Howard in speaking at the 11:30 a.m. ceremony in front of the El Centro Complex on Hollywood Boulevard, near the corner of Hollywood and Vine. Lee directed Howard in the 1999 romantic comedy-drama “The Best Man” and its 2013 sequel, “The Best Man Holiday.” Montiel directed Howard in the 2009 sports action drama “Fighting.”
Kam’s Kapsules: Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun
March 15, 2019
For movies opening March 15, 2019:
Black History: Hattie McDaniel First African American Oscar Winner
February 14, 2019
The pinnacle of McDaniel’s career, Gone with the Wind, premiered in 1939 amid controversy. Though the role would eventually lead to an Oscar win for McDaniel, she was banned from the premiere. In fact, none of Gone with the Wind’s Black actors were allowed to attend the film’s Atlanta premiere.
LAPD Chief Charlie Beck, Actor Forest Whitaker to Receive Honorary USC Degrees
April 12, 2018
Multiple recipients to receive honorary degrees at USC’s 135th commencement ceremony next month
Black Panther Los Angeles Press Day
March 2, 2018
A closer look at the cast and crew of the superest of all superhero movies: Black Panther!!
The imagery of Wakanda is everywhere — “Black Panther” costume designer Ruth E. Carter found —Douriean
February 1, 2018
“Black Panther” costume designer Ruth E. Carter discovered Los Angeles based fine artist—Douriean.
