Melvin Van Peebles: Godfather of Cinema Dies at 89
*The film world is reeling over the loss of influential filmmaker Melvin Van Peebles who passed away Tuesday, September 21 in Manhattan. Van Peebles...
Emmys: The Diversity and Inclusion Shuffle
Writing for NNPA/Black Press USA Newswire, Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D. discusses the continued marginalization of Black actors, producers and writers at the 2021 Emmy...
Michael K. Williams: Star of ‘The Wire’ and ‘Lovecraft Country’ Dead at 54
The internet is buzzing with news iconic actor Michael K. Williams has died. Multiple media outlets including The Hollywood Reporter are reporting the celebrated...
Josephine Baker to Receive France’s Highest Honor
The internet is buzzing with news iconic performer, civil rights activist and spy for the French resistance during WWII, Josephine Baker, will be reinterred...
RESPECT FILM: Jennifer Hudson Stars in the Role of a Lifetime
Jennifer Hudson has a bevy of accolades including a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe and Academy Award for her brilliant portrayal of Effie White...
MVAAFF: Esteemed Film Festival Returns In-Person with ‘Respect’
Run&Shoot Filmworks has announced the return of the live 19th Annual Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival (MVAAFF), with a pre-festival exclusive advanced screening...
Biz Markie: Rap Legend Dies
The world is mourning the loss of rap legend Biz Markie who passed away Friday at age 57 at a Baltimore hospital. Lisa Respers...
Chinua Achebe: Three Best-Selling Books Coming to TV
Reporting for Face2FaceAfrica.com, Nii Ntreh reports three best-selling books by iconic Nigerian novelist, poet, critic and activist Chinua Achebe will be making their way...
Naomi Campbell: Supermodel Welcomes Baby Girl
The Internet is gushing over news iconic supermodel Naomi Campbell has added a baby girl to her family. Campbell made the announcement today on...
Run The World: Starz Series on Black Women Friendships Debuts May 16
Trailblazing showrunner Yvette Lee Bowser, the woman behind the groundbreaking television series, "Living Single" and hit series "Dear Black People," is bringing the story...
