Black Artists Call for Movie, TV & Music Industries to ‘Break Ties’ With Police
More than 1,000 artists signed a letter urging change, including Bill Duke, Janelle Monáe and Trevor Noah.
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BET and OWN Mark Juneteenth With Special Programming
The June 19 holiday marks the liberation of slaves in the United States.
‘Hair Love’ Filmmaker Matthew Cherry Signs Deal With Warner Bros. Television
Cherry won an Oscar for the animated short film earlier this year.
ABC News Set to Air Juneteenth Primetime Special
The special is titled ‘Juneteenth: A Celebration of Overcoming.’
Eva Marcille Exits ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’: ‘My Time Is Up’
Marcille said she wants to focus on her family and being a positive voice in the Black community.
Dave Chappelle Addresses George Floyd’s Death, Race Relations in ‘8:46’ Special
The special titled ‘8:46’ offers searing commentary on race relations in the U.S.
ABC Casts First Black ‘Bachelor’ After Diversity Backlash
Matt James has been named as the lead on the show’s upcoming 25th season.
Cause of Death Revealed for ‘This Is Us’ Writer Jas Waters
“She was a brilliant storyteller and a force of nature,” her co-workers said in an online tribute.
‘Live PD’ Canceled by A&E Amid Protests Over Police Brutality
The series was the highest-rated reality show on the network.
HBO Max Removes ‘Gone With the Wind’ Over Racist Depictions
The film has been sharply criticized for its portrayal of African Americans and romanticizing slavery.
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