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Sammy Davis Jr. Black man with short dark hair singing in a gun-slinger's outfit seated on a bar with his arms extended.

'Luke Cage' Writer to Pen Sammy Davis Jr. Biopic

Charles Murray wants the audience to see the “Candy Man” singer with new eyes: “Imagine being told you can be just as talented as the others, but you’ll never be equal.”

N. Jamiyla Chisholm Feb 26, 2020 1:35AM EST

Cynthia Erivo and Janelle Monáe. Two Black women dressed in 1800s-styled clothing and holding a gun.

Watch the Trailer for 'Harriet'

The iconic abolitionist and Underground Railroad conductor hits the big screen.

N. Jamiyla Chisholm Jul 23, 2019 12:54PM ET

Jeni Rivera. Middle-aged Latinx woman with blond hair.

Jenni Rivera Biopic In the Works

The world-famous Banda singer will be celebrated via a film penned by the screenwriter who created “What’s Love Got to Do with It.”

N. Jamiyla Chisholm Jun 18, 2019 3:02PM EDT

Fred Hampton. Black-and-white photograph of Black man in black hat and jacket in front of white flag with black text and black and white building.

Ryan Coogler to Produce Fred Hampton Biopic

Daniel Kaluuya is in talks to play the Black Panther Party leader.

Sameer Rao Feb 19, 2019 4:53PM EST

Chinonye Chukwu and Elaine Brown. Black-and-white images of two Black women in front of grey backgrounds in black and white clothes

Chinonye Chukwu to Direct Elaine Brown Biopic, 'A Taste of Power'

The former Black Panther Party leader will executive produce the adaptation of her autobiography.

Sameer Rao Jan 31, 2019 11:46AM ET

Julie Dash. Black woman with blonde curly hair poses in clear eyeglasses and black shirt in front of blue and yellow lights

Julie Dash to Helm Angela Davis Biopic

The announcement coincides with the racial justice activist’s 75th birthday.

Sameer Rao Jan 28, 2019 4:49PM EST