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More Diversity at the Academy!
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More Diversity at the Academy!

Lapacazo Sandoval Contributing WriterOctober 7, 2021

This is the kind of news that makes creative people working in the film industry celebrate because Emmy-nominated producer Will Packer will produce the 94th Oscars.  Academy President David Rubin made the announcement.  It will be his first involvement with the Oscars, which will air live on ABC and broadcast outlets worldwide on Sunday, March 27, 2022.

“Will is a powerhouse producer who has enjoyed success across all movie genres.  He’s already bringing a boundless energy and a focus on innovation to this year’s Oscars, to entertain the widest spectrum of fans.  Many wonderful surprises ahead!” said Rubin and Academy CEO Dawn Hudson.

Young Voices Speak Through Film At 11th Annual BHERC Youth Diversity Film Festival Online on BHERC TV
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Young Voices Speak Through Film At 11th Annual BHERC Youth Diversity Film Festival Online on BHERC TV

Sentinel News ServiceJanuary 7, 2021

The Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC) announced the 11th Annual Youth Diversity Film Festival programming. Traditionally brought to the public annually as a live event, this year the festival will make its online debut on BHERCTV.com. The BHERC Youth Diversity Film Festival (YDFF) opens Saturday January 16 and runs thru Thursday, January 31, 2021.

Judge Again Upholds $107 Million Judgment Against Record Producer
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Judge Again Upholds $107 Million Judgment Against Record Producer

City News ServiceSeptember 11, 2020

 A Los Angeles judge once again today upheld a $107 million judgment against imprisoned former rap mogul Marion “Suge” Knight and Death Row Records, which was awarded back in 2005. 
   Over the objection of Lydia Harris, the woman who obtained the original judgment and later agreed with Knight that it should be voided, Superior Court Judge David Sotelo said he would not reconsider his December decision to reinstate the judgment or his March decision to affirm that ruling. 

AAFCA celebrates 7th annual awards ceremony
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AAFCA celebrates 7th annual awards ceremony

Danielle Cralle, Staff WriterFebruary 18, 2016

On Wednesday February 11, a group of Hollywood’s most talented actors, producers and industry leaders gathered at the Taglyan Complex to celebrate the African American Film Critics Association’s (AAFCA) 7th annual awards show.

Top 9 moments that had “Black Twitter” Wired Up in 2015
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Top 9 moments that had “Black Twitter” Wired Up in 2015

Amen Oyiboke, Staff WriterDecember 29, 2015

Everything is better with memes and when you think about the Meek Mill vs. Drake beef you can’t help but think of the jokes that followed. The beef started when rapper Meek Mill aka “Mr. Twitter Fingers” started a series of tweets aimed at rapper Drake for allegedly using a ghostwriter.

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African-American Film Critics Association Names ‘Straight Outta Compton’ as Top Film of 2015

Sentinel News ServiceDecember 10, 2015

Movies that reflect the revolutionary undercurrent running through society dominated this year’s voting for the 7th AAFCA Awards.
“Straight Outta Compton”, the summer box office hit centered on the ‘90s rap group N.W.A., captured an overwhelming majority of the votes cast by members of the association. The Universal Pictures film earned multiple awards for Best Picture, Best Ensemble and Best Supporting Actor for Jason Mitchell, who portrayed the group’s founder, Eazy E.