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  • Black woman with brown hair in pink light; Black man with navy tuxedo in blue and pink light

    READ: Zendaya and John Boyega's Most Revealing Quotes About Racism From Their 'Variety' Cover Profiles

    The “Spider-Man: Homecoming” and “Detroit” actors feature in two of three cover stories for Variety’s new “Power of Young Hollywood” issue.

    Sameer Rao Aug 9, 2017 9:14AM EDT
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    John Boyega Discusses Race, Sci-fi in New GQ Cover Story

    The Nigerian-British actor opened up being a Black man in sci-fi and fantasy franchises and ‘Detroit,’ his upcoming film about police violence during the city’s 1967 unrest.

    Sameer Rao Jul 18, 2017 3:45PM EDT
    Michael B. Jordan in white shirt with orange and green background; America Ferrera with beige dress and off-white background

    Academy Responds to #OscarsSoWhite Criticism With 683 New Members

    The 2016 class, which includes America Ferrera and Michael B. Jordan, is 46 percent female and 41 percent people of color.

    Sameer Rao Jun 30, 2016 12:59PM EDT

    New 'Star Wars' Trailer Prompts Racist Backlash and Petition

    Well, that was quick. 

    Sameer Rao Oct 20, 2015 2:03PM EDT

    Actor John Boyega to 'Black Stormtrooper' Critics: 'Get Used To It'

    The actor addressed supporters, and critics, on Instagram.
    Jamilah King Dec 1, 2014 1:49PM EST

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