Octavia Spencer | Colorlines

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Octavia Spencer-Led Series on Madam C.J. Walker Coming to Netflix

The beauty mogul built a hair care empire and became the first Black female millionaire.

Sameer Rao Jul 30, 2018 2:34PM EDT

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Octavia Spencer on Hollywood Diversity: 'The Tide Has Changed, But We Still Have a Ways to Go'

In a new Deadline interview, the actress discusses her “Hidden Figures” performance and actors of color’s increased representation in this year’s Oscar nominee pool.

Sameer Rao Feb 15, 2017 12:34PM EST

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Black Thespian Excellence Shines at SAG Awards

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

Sameer Rao Jan 30, 2017 10:56AM EST

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'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.

Sameer Rao Jan 24, 2017 11:18AM EST

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'Hidden Fences' Isn't Real, but These Hilarious #GoldenGlobeErrors Tweets Are

The hashtag came in response to red carpet interviewer Jenna Bush Hager and award presenter Michael Keaton conflating the names of two predominantly Black movies, ”Hidden Figures” and “Fences,” during the Golden Globes broadcast.

Sameer Rao Jan 9, 2017 11:45AM EST

Department of Homeland Security Investigating Leslie Jones Hack

JustLeslie.com was hacked to include personal information and nude photos of the “SNL” star.

Kenrya Rankin Aug 25, 2016 4:46PM EDT