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  • Jesse Williams. Black man with blue eyes in black shirt and gold necklace smiles in front of purple wall

    Jesse Williams Directs Mamie and Emmett Till Film

    The film is based on the story of Mamie Mobley Till, whose decision to give her son Emmett an open-casket funeral drew worldwide attention to White supremacist violence in America.

    Sameer Rao Sep 24, 2018 5:08PM EDT
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    How Your Faves Really Feel About the #Inauguration

    The Obamas’ departure from the White House and Donald Trump’s first day as president compelled many entertainers of color to speak their minds on social media. They didn’t hold back.

    Sameer Rao Jan 20, 2017 5:13PM EST
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    Blackout For Human Rights Hosts Black Friday Boycott, Events

    #BlackOutBlackFriday will be supported by movie screenings and panel discussions in three cities.

    Kenrya Rankin Nov 22, 2016 4:24PM EST
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    Michelle Alexander, Jesse Williams to Feature at Inaugural 'Many Rivers To Cross' Festival

    Sankofa.org, the human rights organization founded by musician and longtime activist Harry Belafonte, just announced the new arts and social justice festival.

    Sameer Rao Jul 15, 2016 12:54PM EDT
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    Petition Created to Fire Jesse Williams for 'Racist Rant'

    The creator tagged the petition #AllLivesMatter.

    Kenrya Rankin Jul 5, 2016 10:10AM EDT
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    Beyoncé and K-Dot, Sheila E. and More Tear Down the House at BET Awards

    From Usher to Future to Janelle Monáe, the top Black artists and performers reigned supreme at the awards ceremony.

    Sameer Rao Jun 27, 2016 12:53PM EDT
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