You don’t need to love Broadway to care about these standout performances from theater artists of color.

The powerhouse actors talked about their prolific careers and creating opportunities for other Black artists.

The film veteran and rising television star were just two of several Black Hollywood figures recognized at the ceremony.

The “Hidden Figures” cast, Viola Davis, Denzel Washington and Mahershala Ali dominated the film awards. 

Viola Davis, Mahershala Ali and four others round out the most diverse Academy Awards acting nominee pool ever.

“To be African-American and alive—it’s a good thing,” said the Emmy award-winning actor to The Undefeated. 

We talked to Adepo, who plays the embittered son in “Fences,” about working with heavy hitters, the state of Black Hollywood and being a “revolutionary optimist.” 

It’s the first time since 2008 that women of color are a majority in that group.

Several directors, writers and performers of color in television and film were nominated for Golden Globes.

Washington and Davis discussed their upcoming movie, adapted from August Wilson’s eponymous play, and its present-day resonance with the NBA legend and social activist for The Hollywood Reporter’s new cover story. 

August Wilson adapted his own acclaimed play about a working-class Black family in Pittsburgh for the upcoming film, directed by Washington.

Wynton Marsalis and Bill Clinton also discuss Coltrane’s immense legacy in the forthcoming documentary.

The Emmy-nominated “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” star already wrote the score and lyrics for the upcoming musical. 

“Chasing Trane: The John Coltrane Documentary” will premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 8.

“Politically Re-Active with W. Kamau Bell and Hari Kondabolu” debuts today.

From Ava DuVernay to Forest Whitaker, here are just a few of the Black performers and creators that the Academy told, “Nah, we’ll go with a White person.” 

Antoine Fuqua, director of the original film, will helm the upcoming series. 

Eva Longoria and America Ferrera openly clowned the awards for their racism, and winner Taraji P. Henson handed out actual cookies. Cookies.  

Washington will be honored with the Cecil B. DeMille Award in January.