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Dana Owens has done in again. The U-N-I-T-Y rapper known by most as Queen Latifah, is set to star in the CBS reboot of The Equalizer. To top it off, the show recently discovered it will premiere in the coveted slot immediately following Super Bowl LV, Feb. 7. Queen Latifah will appear as Robyn
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John David Washington Criticized for Being a 'Very Bad Actor,' Fans Defend Him By Saying Black People Should Be Allowed to Benefit from Nepotism
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BET Celebrates 40 Years With Alumni
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Walter Mosley to receive National Book Foundation lifetime achievement award - TheGrio
The National Book Foundation has announced renowned author Walter Mosley will be the recipient of its 2020 lifetime achievement award. The famed 68-year-old... View Article The post Walter Mosley to receive National Book Foundation lifetime achievement award appeared first on TheGrio.
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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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Spike Lee & Ray Allen Eyeing Zion Williamson For A “He Got Game” Sequel
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Set in 1927 Chicago, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom is centered on the incredible story of one of America's first Black professional Blues singer, Ma Rainey, and the tension and conflict between her and the white ownership of the clubs where she performed. Although Boseman’s character, Levee, is
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