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142 Why we should be concerned about the attacks on Michael Jackson’s children

Why we should be concerned about the attacks on Michael Jackson’s children

Inevitably, anytime the children receive media attention, questions are often raised about the paternity of Paris and Prince, as they are fair skinned with fairly straight textured hair. Insinuations occur…


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140 Get your copy! Kerry Washington covers TV Guide Magazine

Get your copy! Kerry Washington covers TV Guide Magazine

TV Guide Magazine has a feature story on Scandal, which returns with new episodes next Thursday, March 21. Check out some of the pictures from the photo shoot, as well as behind the scenes footage and interviews with Kerry Washington and Tony Goldwyn: Let’s support Kerry and pick up a copy today!      


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53 What Tony Goldwyn means for Black women

What Tony Goldwyn means for Black women

No, I am not talking about his breath-snatching, deliciously passionate scenes with Kerry Washington as President Fitzgerald Grant on the TV show, Scandal. Instead, I am referring to his work as a director and producer, as well as his lineage from one of Hollywood’s most prestigious families, which continues to sharply shape the film industry today. Tony was recently interviewed by Tavis Smiley, who has a program on PBS. In response to being asked for his thoughts on diversity and inclusion in Hollywood as a white male, given his family’s roots in showbiz, Tony responded:


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38 Neo Ned: Finding “Love” in a Hopeless Place

Neo Ned: Finding “Love” in a Hopeless Place

I’ll admit, I was curious as to what kind of sane black woman could fall in love with a racist.


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112 Fighting Back Against Street Harassment (Part One)

Fighting Back Against Street Harassment (Part One)

After a weekend of fun in San Jose and Big Sur, a friend drops me off at the Oakland airport. All the flights out of San Jose and San Francisco were sold out, so flying home from Oakland was my only option. I take my roller bag to the curbside check-in and wait, taking the opportunity to think about the upcoming workweek. A tall, twenty-something black male, working as a baggage handler, walks past me. I can feel him looking at me.


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1 So you wanna go to a film festival? Part II

So you wanna go to a film festival? Part II

More of Dani’s adventures on the film festival circuit…


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11 Some Really Good Reasons You Should Check Out the Fall Film Festivals, Part I

Some Really Good Reasons You Should Check Out the Fall Film Festivals, Part I

The fall film festival season is upon us! With Toronto, Venice and New York behind us, BFI is underway in London and AFI is coming up in Los Angeles. Then, 2013 will open with Sundance, followed by Tribeca and SXSW in the spring.   Why attend a film festival? You’re interested in: seeing films before [...]


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