Black Filmmaker: Why I’m Embracing Independent Filmmaking
By Edwin Freeman Photos: Edwin Freeman As an African American actor, writer and director, I believe independent filmmaking is the future for Black creators like myself. As major…
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CENTRAL PARK FIVE EXONEREE DR. YUSEF SALAAM WILL SPEAK AT LEHMAN COLLEGE ABOUT THE “WOLF PACK” NEW YORK PRESS
On Nov. 21, Dr. Salaam, and New York Times Pulitzer-Prize winning columnist Jim Dwyer, will examine what went wrong, evaluate what has or has not changed about journalistic…
Why All Cases Involving Linda Fairstein, Who Was “Wilding” In 1989, Must Be Reviewed
Fairstein---By any means necessary? Artwork: Jacqueline Luna Contact @whoyagonnacall In 1989 five boys were wrongly accused of raping a White woman in Central Park, demonized by local media,…
CIRCLE OF SISTERS EXPO RETURNS TO JACOB JAVITS CONVENTION CENTER ON SEPTEMBER 7
The Jacob Javits Convention Center will host the annual Circle of Sisters Expo on Saturday, September 7. Photo: Wikimedia Commons Grammy award-winning singer Maxwell is included in this…
Beloved….Morrison Now Rests With The Ancestors
Morrison. Photo: Wikimedia Commons Tributes were shared all day on Twittersphere after news of Nobel-winning author Toni Morrison's death at the age of 88 was announced. Former President…
Legends, Including Carmen de Lavallade, Honored As Essence and AT&T Kick of 25th Anniversary of Festival
Two legends: Cicely Tyson and Carmen de Lavallade. Photo: Tony Powell Essence and AT&T kicked-off the countdown to the 25th anniversary of the Essence Festival with a celebration…
“When They See Us”: Queens DA Candidate Lancman Vows To Review Chanel Lewis’ Rape-and-Murder Conviction
Support grows for justice for Lewis. Two of the candidates for the district attorney position in Queens County have made it clear that they will review the Chanel…
For Oscars Diversity Start With Academy’s Membership: 94% White
What does this year's selection say about the Oscars? This is what Robert Redford, actor, director, and co-founder of Sundance Film Festival has had to say about diversity…
SELMA: Audacious Freedom, Heritage And Obligation
SELMA -- David Oyelowo as Dr. King Selma, Directed by Ava DuVernay Running time: 2 hours Selma, directed by Ava DuVernay could not be more timely as we…