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  • Taraji P. Henson and Sam Rockwell. Large sepia-tone image of Henson's face in profile, color image of Rockwell's full body in a tan jacket and denim shirt, smoking a cigarette

    On 'The Best of Enemies': Hollywood Must Stop Using Black People as Narrative Devices

    Tambay Obenson writes that the film relegates Black people to “supporting roles in their own fight for freedom and recognition.”

    Tiarra Mukherjee Apr 11, 2019 5:25PM EDT
    Regina King. Black woman with black hair in beige dress smiles and poses while holding gold Oscar statuette on black pedestal in front of red and white background.

    The Wins, Losses and Controversies From the 2019 Oscars

    Relive Spike Lee winning his first Oscar, the joys of Black women making history and the drama of the biggest night in film.

    Sameer Rao Feb 25, 2019 11:51AM EST
    Jordan Peele and Spike Lee. Black man in red blazer and white shirt and pants poses next to Black man in black hat and red and black jacket in front of darkly lit background.

    Jordan Peele and Spike Lee Talk Black Film

    The producer and director of “BlacKkKlansman” look beyond awards season to a bright future for Black screen artists.

    Sameer Rao Feb 8, 2019 4:49PM EST
    Spike Lee. Black man in black hat and black and red glasses and suit smiles in front of grey wall with light grey images and blue logo and white text spelling "AT&T"

    Spike Lee Credits #OscarsSoWhite For Oscar Nom

    Read the “BlacKkKlansman” filmmaker’s explanation for his first Best Directing nomination.

    Sameer Rao Jan 24, 2019 4:24PM EST
    Ryan Coogler. Black man with black hair and beard smiles in black blazer and orange shirt in front of grey wall with gold and red text spelling "AFI"

    Writers and Directors Guilds Nominate Creators of Color for Awards

    Ryan Coogler, Spike Lee, Alfonso Cuarón and Barry Jenkins are among the nominees.

    Sameer Rao Jan 8, 2019 2:29PM EST
    Stephan James, KiKi Layne, Regina King and Barry Jenkins. Black man in light blue suit stands next to Black woman in yellow dress next to Black woman in blue and white romper next to Black man in navy and black suit in front of white wall with purple

    The Artists of Color We'll Be Pulling For At the Golden Globes

    From Berry Jenkins and Regina King to Rami Malek and Alfonso Cuarón, people of color grabbed nominations in several of the top categories.

    Sameer Rao Dec 6, 2018 12:11PM EST
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