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N. Jamiyla Chisholm  Jun 14, 2019 11:15AM EDT

Iconic Author Toni Morrison to Star in Luminous New Documentary

“Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am,” in theaters next week, tells the amazing life story of one of the world’s most beloved writers, in her own words.
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Sameer Rao  Jan 19, 2018 11:42AM EST

Ava DuVernay, Oprah Winfrey and Storm Reid Rule New Essence Magazine Cover

“A Wrinkle in Time” director DuVernay: “This is me trying to make us in a way we haven’t been rendered in film before…” 
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Sameer Rao  Jan 8, 2018 9:17AM EST

Oprah Winfrey's Speech, Time's Up Solidarity Rule at 75th Golden Globes

Messages of change and equity loomed large at the first major entertainment awards show after the rise of #MeToo.
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Sameer Rao  Dec 14, 2017 12:13PM EST

Golden Globes Honors Oprah Winfrey With Cecil B. DeMille Award

Winfrey is the first Black woman to receive the honor, which the Hollywood Foreign Press Association will present to her at the 75th Golden Globe Awards.
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Sameer Rao  Aug 17, 2017 11:22AM EDT

OWN Greenlights 'Moonlight' Co-Writer Tarell Alvin McCraney-Created Drama

The coming-of-age series will draw from McCraney’s youth and follow a 14-year-old boy balancing family pressure and personal trauma while trying to escape poverty.
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Sameer Rao  Jul 17, 2017 11:36AM EDT

Oprah Winfrey and Co. Travel the Cosmos in 'A Wrinkle in Time' Trailer

Ava DuVernay lifted the hood on her Disney adaptation of the 1963 fantasy novel with a new trailer and behind-the-scenes photos.
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Sameer Rao  Apr 24, 2017 3:34PM EDT

Your Henrietta Lacks Reading List

Join the conversation surrounding the premiere of “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” with these articles and books that illuminate the history and legacy of the uncompensated foremother of modern health research.
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Sameer Rao  Dec 14, 2016 11:35AM EST

WATCH: Harriet Tubman Confronts Slave Catchers in New 'Underground' Promo

Season two of WGN’s antebellum drama about runaway slaves premieres March 8.
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Sameer Rao  Oct 4, 2016 11:14AM EDT

The World Mourns Loss of Gloria Naylor

The New York Times confirmed yesterday that the celebrated author of ”The Women of Brewster Place” died on September 28 at the age of 66.
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Ayana Byrd  Sep 14, 2016 9:42AM EDT

'Queen Sugar' Author Natalie Baszile on Planting Sugar Cane, Riding a Zydeco Trail and Blessing the TV Remix

Before OWN made TV magic, her words told the struggle, beauty and realness of one fictional family that feels like many real ones.
Ava DuVernay, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, Oprah Winfrey, Kofi Siribo and Rutina Wesley pose at a "Queen Sugar" premiere
Akiba Solomon  Sep 5, 2016 7:27AM EDT

Beautiful, Brilliant 'Queen Sugar' Is Sure To Make You Ugly-Cry

Ava DuVernay’s new OWN TV series is a technical masterwork—and one of the biggest tearjerkers since Mister pulled Nettie and Celie apart.
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Kenrya Rankin  Aug 18, 2016 12:05PM EDT

Ava and Oprah Are Tired of 'Diversity' Talk

In their The Hollywood Reporter cover story, the duo opens up about inclusion and why it’s important to show Black people’s humanity on screen.
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Sameer Rao  Aug 4, 2016 11:17AM EDT

Ava DuVernay is First Black Woman to Direct a $100 Million Film

The “Selma” director is one of only three women to direct a live-action film with a sky-high budget.
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Sameer Rao  Aug 2, 2016 3:38PM EDT

Ava DuVernay's 'Queen Sugar' Gets Second Season Order, New Trailer

The first season of DuVernay’s family drama series will premiere on OWN this September. 
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Kenrya Rankin  Jul 22, 2016 11:31AM EDT

WATCH: New Trailer for Ava DuVernay's 'Queen Sugar'

The hour-long family drama is set to debut on OWN this September.
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Sameer Rao  Jun 6, 2016 12:08PM EDT

WATCH: Michelle Obama's Star-Studded 'The United State of Women' Video

Laverne Cox, Kerry Washington, Oprah and more appear in the video announcing the June 14 The United State of Women Summit.
Qimmah Saafir  May 28, 2015 12:37AM EDT

OITNB Star Danielle Brooks to Co-Star With Jennifer Hudson In Broadway's "The Color Purple"

Brooks will have one tough act to follow in the role of Sofia, who was played by Oprah Winfrey in the film version.
Jamilah King  Feb 3, 2015 10:08AM EST

Ava DuVernay to Direct New Drama Series for Oprah's Network

Production will begin later this year.
Jamilah King  Nov 14, 2013 5:03PM EST

Peggy Noland's Naked Oprah Dress All About Black Women as Objects

And she’s not concerned about it.
Von Diaz  Aug 9, 2013 2:56PM EDT

Oprah Gets Apology for Racist Incident in Switzerland

The Swiss tourism office has apologized to Oprah, who was recently prevented from buying a pricey handbag in Zurich that was ‘too expensive’ for her.