Spike Lee Says He Would Cast Zion Williamson In 'He Got Game' Sequel

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Spike Lee Says He Would Cast Zion Williamson In 'He Got Game' Sequel

Zion Williamson has wowed many of the world’s basketball pundits, and he could do the same to film critics as an actor in a Spike Lee movie.

Lee and Ray Allen sat down on “The Encore” for a live stream interview on Monday, May 18, and talked about Williamson being cast in a potential sequel to the 1998 film “He Got Game.”

Earlier in the conversation, Lee said that Washington wouldn’t be in a “He Got Game” sequel if it were to happen.

Lee also explained that plenty more can be told about the “He Got Game” characters, but he’ll only move forward with a part 2 if it happens naturally, without being forced.

Williamson didn’t explain why he wanted to be in a “He Got Game” sequel, but it didn’t take him long to answer when asked what film he would be in if given the chance.

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Civil Rights Legislation, Court Cases & Activities

During the 1950s and 1960s, a number of important civil rights activities occurred that helped position the Civil Rights movement for greater recognition. They also led either directly or indirectly the passage of key legislation. Following is an overview of the major legislation, Supreme Court

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28

1963

'Great day in my life': Spike Lee is marathon grand marshal

He’s a noted filmmaker, a teacher, an honorary Oscar winner, a crazy New York sports fan and now this: Spike Lee is the next grand marshal of the New York City

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Voices of the Civil War Episode 14: "Detroit Draft Riot"

Voices of the Civil War Episode 14, Detroit Draft Riot, highlights a major riot within Detroit, Michigan, as one of many riots across the country in response to the Enrollment Act of Conscription. Similar to the riot in New York, the Detroit riot was in response to race and class tension

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6

1863

African Americans in Medicine in the Civil War Era

Most Americans are now familiar with the contribution of nearly 300,000 black soldiers and sailors to the Union cause during the U.S. Civil War. Less well known is the role of a dedicated group of black doctors and nurses in uniform who worked diligently to save lives and fight disease. In

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Candyman (film)

Candyman is a 1992 American supernatural horror film written and directed by Bernard Rose, and produced by Clive Barker and Steve Golin, based on the short story The Forbidden by Clive Barker, though the films scenario is switched from England to the Cabrini–Green public housing development on

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Charles Mitchell, Slavery, and Washington Territory in 1860

Few people connect Washington Territory with slavery. However one incident in 1860 was a reminder that the peculiar institution reached the pre-Civil War Pacific Northwest. In the account below, historian Lorraine McConaghy describes the saga of Charles Mitchell whose attempted escape from

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24

1860

Morehouse College [Atlanta] (1867- )

A private, historically-black college for men, Morehouse College opened in 1867 to train former slaves to be Protestant ministers and educators. Today, Morehouse is one of five colleges in the Atlanta University Center, a complex that has included Morehouse’s sister school, Spelman College, as well

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The Autobiography of Malcolm X was published after his death in 1965 and became a best-seller; the book was co-written by Alex Haley, later the author of Roots… Malcolm X married Betty Sanders, later called Betty Shabazz, in 1958; they had six daughters together. Betty Shabazz died on 23 June 1997

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Denzel Washington Steps In to Help Unarmed Black Man With Police

This past week proved it with Denzel coming to the rescue of a man with real-life police

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Spike Lee Releases Powerful Video Juxtaposing ‘Do The Right Thing’ With Murders Of George Floyd & Eric Garner

On Monday (June 1), during an interview with CNN over the current unrest taking place in cities across the country, Spike Lee premiered a short video featuring clips from the intense and crucial scene in his iconic film, Do The Right Thing, Juxtaposed with the real videos of the murders of both

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12 Must See Black History Movies

Decades of struggle and hardship paid off when United States elected a black president. It is still too early to say that discrimination has been completely abolished from U.S as different races are being targeted instead of blacks. The blacks who used to be traded to western countries and kept as

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Whew: Tommie Lee Snaps It Up for the 'Gram In a Sexy Thong

Grab the oven mittens, because Tommie Lee is too hot to

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Fred Williamson

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Denzel Washington

Denzel Hayes Washington Jr. is a renowned Hollywood actor and producer, known for his powerfully portrayed performances in film and television. Washington was born on December 28, 1954 near New York City. His father, Reverend Denzel Hayes Washington Sr. was a minister, and his mother Lennis owned

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Dec

28

1954

Name at birth: Cordozar Broadus

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Ray, Charles Aaron (1945- )

Ambassador Charles Aaron Ray was born in Center, Texas in 1945. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in 1972 from Benedictine College in Atchinson, Kansas, and his Master’s of Science from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles and a Master’s of Science in National Security Strategy from

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Harper Lee , in full Nelle Harper Lee (born April 28, 1926, Monroeville, Alabama, U.S.—died February 19, 2016, Monroeville), American writer nationally acclaimed for her novel To Kill a Mockingbird

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19

2016

First Female Afro-American Lawyer

Charlotte E. Ray became the first female Afro-American Lawyer. Ms. Ray graduated from Howard Law School.

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Apr

23

1872

Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.

At 6:01 p.m. on April 4, 1968, civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was hit by a snipers bullet. King had been standing on the balcony in front of his room at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee, when without warning, he was shot. The .30-caliber rifle bullet entered Kings right

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Apr

4

1968

Denzel Washington Born

Actor Denzel Washington was born on this day in Mount Vernon, NY. Washington will star in such films as Malcolm X, Glory, Much Ado about Nothing, and A Soldiers Story. He will have a start in television in his role on popular show St. Elsewhere. He will win an Academy Award for best supporting

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Dec

28

1954

Winfrey, Oprah (1954 - )

Repeatedly on Time magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people in the world, Oprah Winfrey is a television host, media mogul – in television, radio, film, and print – and philanthropist. Forbes magazine included her in its 2003 list of America’s billionaires, the first African American

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Jan

30

1954

Pepper spray, tear gas used at Dallas, Houston protests | Dallas Weekly

Police in Texas’ two largest cities deployed pepper spray and tear gas Friday night as protests escalated over the death of Houston native George Floyd in Minneapolis police

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Halle Berry Movies, Biography and Trivia

Halle Berrys Place of

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Aug

14

1966

Spike Lee talks drafting story for ‘NBA 2K16′ video game

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “NBA 2K16″ will be a Spike Lee

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Keith H. Williamson

Keith H. Williamson is Executive Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel of Centene Corporation, a provider of Medicaid managed care and specialty healthcare services for under-insured and uninsured

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FAME-Athens Celebrates Black History Month

First AME Church in Athens, Georgia, had a great time celebrating Black History Month with our members and

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Fences is a 1985 play by American playwright August Wilson. Set in the 1950s, it is the sixth in Wilsons ten-part Pittsburgh Cycle. Like all of the Pittsburgh plays, Fences explores the evolving African-American experience and examines race relations, among other themes. The play won the 1987

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Spike Lee's Trailer for New Film 'Da 5 Bloods' Highlights Black Soldiers In Vietnam, Garners Excitement

They’re all part of Spike Lee‘s new Netflix film “Da

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'Show Up & Show Out': Fans Applaud Ray J for Ditching His Car and Walking with Protesters

Singer Ray J Norwood encountered mixed reactions on social media after he joined fellow protesters in Los Angeles’ Fairfax District on Saturday, May

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Ray Charles , original name Ray Charles Robinson (born September 23, 1930, Albany, Georgia, U.S.—died June 10, 2004, Beverly Hills, California), American pianist, singer, composer, and bandleader, a leading black entertainer billed as “the Genius.” Charles was credited with the early

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2004

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