Donald Glover

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Sameer Rao  May 7, 2018 3:07PM EDT

What's Really Happening in 'This is America'?

Here are a few takes from Black critics and artists who dissected the layers and allusions in Childish Gambino’s new music video.
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Sameer Rao  Feb 27, 2018 3:41PM EST

Donald Glover Talks Race and 'Atlanta' in New Profile

Ahead of the second season premiere of his FX show, the creator discusses how his Blackness impacts his work.
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Sameer Rao  Feb 14, 2018 2:16PM EST

WATCH: 'Robbin' Season' Arrives in New 'Atlanta' Trailer

The second season of Donald Glover’s awardwinning show debuts March 1. 
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Sameer Rao  Jan 29, 2018 12:19PM EST

From Kendrick Lamar to Luis Fonsi to Janelle Monáe, Must-See Grammy Awards Clips

How artists of color dominated the Grammys in song and speech.
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Kenrya Rankin  Nov 2, 2017 10:41AM EDT

Beyoncé Drops Lion King Cast List, Internet Loses It

She will voice Nala in the 2019 remake of the classic Disney film.
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Sameer Rao  Sep 18, 2017 10:42AM EDT

Lena Waithe, Donald Glover, Riz Ahmed Make History at the Emmys

Actors and writers of color earned TV’s most prestigious awards for performances and projects that speak to racial identity and justice in the U.S.
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Sameer Rao  Aug 9, 2017 5:29PM EDT

Must-Read Roundup: 3 Boundary-Pushing Black Artists Spill on Creativity and Politics

Kendrick Lamar, Donald Glover and Chance the Rapper each discuss their work and influence in a trio of new interviews.
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Sameer Rao  Aug 7, 2017 3:35PM EDT

'This is Us,' 'Atlanta' Earn Television Critics Association Awards

The two programs have predominantly Black writing teams.
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Kenrya Rankin  Jul 13, 2017 3:12PM EDT

Donald Glover, Aziz Ansari and Ava DuVernay Bag Multiple Emmy Nominations

From Angela Bassett to Mindy Kaling, see which of your faves was nominated.
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Sameer Rao  May 11, 2017 5:03PM EDT

Donald Glover Partners With Brother Stephen for 'Deadpool' Animated Series

The Golden Globe-winning siblings behind “Atlanta” reunite to bring Marvel’s foul-mouthed antihero to FXX. 
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Sameer Rao  Apr 21, 2017 12:21PM EDT

Peabody Jurors Honor Beyoncé's 'Lemonade, Donald Glover's 'Atlanta'

The visual album and FX series each earned one of seven Peabody entertainment awards.
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Sameer Rao  Jan 9, 2017 10:42AM EST

'Moonlight' Win, Tracee Ellis Ross' Speech and More Golden Globes Greatness

Ross, Viola Davis, Donald Glover and more Black Hollywood luminaries won big at last night’s awards. 
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Sameer Rao  Jan 4, 2017 4:03PM EST

August Wilson, Barry Jenkins, Donald Glover Nominated for WGA Awards

The Writers Guild of America’s dual awards ceremonies will take place in New York City and Los Angeles on February 19.
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Sameer Rao  Dec 21, 2016 4:31PM EST

Year-End Goodness: The Best 2016 Movies, Music, Hashtags and More

Brilliant art, media and pop culture gave us something to celebrate in 2016. Here are Team Colorlines’ favorites, from music videos to podcasts.
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Sameer Rao  Dec 12, 2016 3:25PM EST

WATCH: Viola Davis' Moving Critics' Choice Awards Acceptance Speech

Davis received the #SeeHer Award.
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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  Sep 27, 2016 8:00PM EDT

The 5 Realest Moments of Donald Glover's Delightfully Absurd 'Atlanta'

The writer, actor and rapper’s new FX series may be the most absurd thing on TV, but it hits home with short, matter-of-factly scenes about racism, poverty and culture. Here are five surprisingly deep moments from the first four hilarious episodes.
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Sameer Rao  Sep 7, 2016 3:48PM EDT

Watch Premiere Episodes of 'Atlanta' and 'Queen Sugar' for Free

Both Ava DuVernay’s family drama and Donald Glover’s surrealist comedy series premiered last night.
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Sameer Rao  Aug 24, 2016 10:43AM EDT

Donald Glover on Why 'Atlanta' Has an All-Black Writing Staff

“I wanted to show White people, you don’t know everything about Black culture,” Glover told Vulture.
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Sameer Rao  Aug 10, 2016 3:07PM EDT

Donald Glover's 'Atlanta' Aims to Depict 'How It Feels To Be Black'

The multihyphenate’s surrealist FX show premieres on September 6.