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I Took 7th Graders to See ‘Black Panther.’ Here’s What They Said. | New York Times
The film makes me want to start my own tribe and make my own inventions to help the world. It also makes me want to make my own Panther outfit. — Gabriela Myles
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Mary J. Blige thrilled at becoming a double Oscar nominee | The Philadelphia Tribune
The nine-time Grammy winner was nominated for two Academy Awards on Tuesday: Supporting actress and original song for “Mudbound.”
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Major Black presence at Sundance 2018, Jan. 18-28 | New York Amsterdam News
There will never be a shortage of creativity to come from our community.
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How Spike Lee’s She’s Gotta Have It reboot takes aim at gentrified Brooklyn | The Guardian
Lee’s 10-part Netflix remix of his 1986 comedy takes place in a neighborhood that’s become overpriced for and underpopulated by a community squeezed out.
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Watch: Eartha Kitt spoke truth at a White House luncheon, and got blacklisted | Timeline
Her simple, brutal words about the Vietnam war had the first lady in tears
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Kahlil Joseph’s New Film Is Steeped in Harlem’s History. And His Own. | The New York Times
“All of a sudden, I’m a fine artist,” Mr. Joseph said. “All thanks to my brother.”
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Jussie Smollett Reveals He’ll Be Playing Langston Hughes In Upcoming Biopic | Essence
Smollett recently spoke to the hosts of ESSENCE’s Yes, Girl about his small cameo and revealed there’s more to come from the role.
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A Former Superagent Bets Big on a More Diverse Hollywood | The New York Times Magazine
After years as the industry’s top African-American talent agent, Charles D. King is building an audacious new production company — with a vision for bringing long-neglected stories to the screen.
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Michael B. Jordan Partners With Netflix To Bring ‘Raising Dion’ To The Masses | Okayplayer
Michael B. Jordan is staying in the superhero business by producing this 10-episode, hourlong sci-fi black family drama called Raising Dion for Netflix.
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