Denzel Washington

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Sameer Rao May 1, 2018 12:14PM EDT

3 Reasons You Should Care About This Year's Tony Nominations

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

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Sameer Rao Apr 20, 2018 4:45PM EDT

'I'm Passing the Baton': Inside Denzel Washington and Michael B. Jordan's Epic Conversation

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

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Sameer Rao Feb 23, 2017 11:26AM EST

Denzel Washington, Issa Rae Earn American Black Film Festival Honors

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

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Sameer Rao Jan 30, 2017 10:56AM EST

Black Thespian Excellence Shines at SAG Awards

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

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Sameer Rao Jan 24, 2017 11:18AM EST

'Moonlight,' 'Fences' and Actors of Color Make Oscar History

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

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Sameer Rao Jan 9, 2017 4:23PM EST

'This is Us' Star Sterling K. Brown is Excited About the Future of Black Stories on Film and TV

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

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Sameer Rao Dec 16, 2016 5:06PM EST

3 Questions With ‘Fences’ Star Jovan Adepo

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.”

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Sameer Rao Dec 14, 2016 4:31PM EST

Black Women Dominate SAG Awards' Best Supporting Actress Nominations

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

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Sameer Rao Dec 12, 2016 11:03AM EST

'Moonlight,' 'Atlanta' Earn Golden Globe Noms

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

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Sameer Rao Dec 1, 2016 6:31PM EST

ICYMI: Viola Davis and Denzel Washington Dig Into 'Fences' With Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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.

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Sameer Rao Sep 27, 2016 10:41AM EDT

WATCH: Viola Davis and Denzel Washington Reprise Broadway Roles in 'Fences' Trailer

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

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Sameer Rao Sep 8, 2016 10:54AM EDT

Denzel Washington Brings Life to John Coltrane's Words in New 'Chasing Trane' Promo

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

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Sameer Rao Sep 6, 2016 4:22PM EDT

Tituss Burgess is Turning 'The Preacher's Wife' Into a Broadway Musical

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

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Sameer Rao Aug 31, 2016 10:32AM EDT

John Coltrane Documentary, Narrated by Denzel Washington, to Debut

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

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Sameer Rao Jun 29, 2016 10:40AM EDT

W. Kamau Bell and Hari Kondabolu Launch Election-Focused Podcast

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

Sameer Rao Feb 24, 2016 5:22PM EST

10 Times the Oscars Snubbed Black People

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.”