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Ava DuVernay says Black filmmakers are told they won't get into international film festivals: 'No one will come'
The acclaimed director opened up about the challenges of gaining entry to film festivals as a Black filmmaker.
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Daniel Dae Kim looks for acting roles that break stereotypes: 'It's definitely one of the top priorities'
The "Lost" alum plays an FBI special agent in "The Hot Zone: Anthrax."
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Sienna Miller says it was 'validating' when Chadwick Boseman boosted her '21 Bridges' salary: 'An act of generosity'
Miller explained that she now has higher standards for projects than she once did.
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'Hamilton' star Leslie Odom Jr. almost didn't do the movie over pay equity: 'If my Black life matters, make sure I can take money home to feed my children'
Odom says he was still in negotiations for his salary for the filmed version of “Hamilton” the day before it was set to begin shooting.
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Mo’Nique’s Discrimination Lawsuit Against Netflix Moves Forward
California's Central District court ruled on Thursday that comedian Mo'Nique's discrimination lawsuit against Netflix can move forward, denying Netflix's attempt to dismiss the claim. Mo'Nique, whose legal name is Monique Hicks, filed a race and sex discrimination suit against the streaming service in November. She alleges that Netflix broke the law when it gave her […]
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Why Black TV reporters are now embracing their natural hair on-air: 'It's more important than ever to be seen and heard'
Black women in television news are wearing their natural hair as conversations around representation heighten.
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'Hair Love' director Matthew Cherry addresses 'very important issue' of hair discrimination in Oscars acceptance speech
The former NFL wide receiver took home an Oscar on Sunday night for his short film "Hair Love."
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