John Singleton’s African American Cinema Society Thrives at USC
September 25, 2024
The African American Cinema Society (AACS) at USC has emerged as the only club that caters specifically toward Black filmmakers.
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John Singleton
‘Kemba’ Challenges Criminal Justice System
February 29, 2024
“Kemba” is a powerful film that’s currently streaming on BET+. Directed by Kelley Kali, the movie tells the true story of Kemba Smith, who, while in college, fell in love with a man, who unbeknownst to her, was also a drug kingpin.
Actress Who Sought Contingent Compensation from `Hustle & Flow’ May Settle
May 22, 2023
A “Hustle & Flow” actress and a production company formed by the late director John Singleton are working on the completion of a settlement of her lawsuit alleging she is owed contingent compensation from the 2005 film he co-produced, attorneys told a judge today. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Bruce G. Iwasaki was presented the update during a hearing in the case brought in November 2021 by plaintiff Taryn Manning against Crunk Pictures LLC, alleging breach of contract and also seeking an accounting. The judge set a June 23 hearing for a further update. According to Manning, she is owed under a May 2004 agreement with Crunk
Danielle Moné Truitt Has the “Blues” About Her Return to the Stage
May 11, 2023
“John was the only person who saw my talent, who believed in me and knew what I could do.”
A Leader Without Authority: The Jamaa Fanaka Story
September 1, 2022
In a day and age in which up-and-coming filmmakers aspire to be the next Spike Lee, John Singleton, or Ryan Coogler, many are unaware that their forefather was Jamaa Fanaka. Once heralded as “The most famous unknown filmmaker in America” by Turner Movie Classics, Fanaka was a preeminent auteur (writer, director, producer) in the 1970s and ‘80s.
Aunt Louie’s Backbone
March 10, 2022
FX Network premiered season five of their hit show “Snowfall” on February 23rd, 2022.
John Singleton Short Film Competition Winners
March 5, 2020
Each winner will receive $20,000 to produce a short film with their scripts.
Black Fact of the Day: Feb. 20, 2020- Brought to you by Black365
February 20, 2020
John Singleton became the first African American, and youngest person ever to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Director, 1992.
Notable Deaths of 2019
December 26, 2019
This year, we said goodbye to amazing men and women, who left lasting legacies with their work, talents and time…
Best of Crenshaw and Around 2019
December 26, 2019
Best of Crenshaw and Around 2019:
Lynette Howell Taylor And Stephanie Allain To Produce The 92nd Oscars
November 21, 2019
It will be their first involvement with the Oscars, which airs live on the ABC Television Network and broadcast outlets worldwide on Sunday, February 9, 2020.
Rep. Waters Applauds Tyler Perry for Historic Grand Opening of Tyler Perry Studios
October 10, 2019
Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) wrote a letter of commendation to Tyler Perry – the first African American to own a major movie studio – following the grand opening of the Tyler Perry Studios, which Congresswoman Waters attended in Atlanta. The 330-acre major motion picture studio is “one of the largest production facilities in the country” and includes “40 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places, 12 sound stages, 200 acres of greenspace, and a diverse backlot.” Her letter follows:
VIP JUDGES & ADVISORS ANNOUNCED FOR THE JOHN SINGLETON SHORT FILM COMPETITION
September 12, 2019
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (August 30, 2019) – Colleagues of the late iconic filmmaker, John Singleton, are excited to serve as judges and advisors for the John Singleton embRACE L.A. Short Film Competition. The notable film and entertainment experts include: Stephanie Allain, Robi Reed, Paul Hall, Preston Holmes, Bobbi Banks, Dawn Gilliam, Camile Tucker, Erika Conner, and Pat Prescott.
Walter Mosley Brings Life to FX’s ‘Snowfall’
July 26, 2019
First impression, Walter Mosley, author and consulting producer/writer on FX’s “Snowfall” for the past two seasons, has a distinctive and comforting voice. His cadence reminded me of jazz. He confessed that he doesn’t like his voice suggesting that it’s nothing special. I will agree to disagree.
