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  • Twin comedians and screenwriters, Kenny and Keith Lucas

    Colorlines Q&A: The Lucas Brothers on Judas and the Black Messiah, The Oscars, PTSD and More

    In this exclusive interview, the comedians examine racial justice both on and off screen.
    Joshua Adams Apr 19, 2021 10:00AM EDT
    Hair Love. A Black man in a tuxedo with locs, a teen boy with locs in a tuxedo with blue lapels and a Black woman with locs and a silver and blue sequin gown.

    WATCH: Oscar Winners School World On Beauty and Brilliance of Black Hair

    “Hair Love” producer Karen Rupert Toliver: “We have a firm belief that representation matters deeply.”
    Ayana Byrd Feb 10, 2020 11:21AM EST
    Sterling K. Brown. Black man wearing glasses and blue polo shirt.

    Academy of Motion Pictures Welcomes Diverse New Class

    Sterling K. Brown, Chinonye Chukwu and Nisha Ganatra join the ranks of Oscar voters.

    N. Jamiyla Chisholm Jul 2, 2019 1:44PM EDT
    Regina King. Black woman with black hair in beige dress smiles and poses while holding gold Oscar statuette on black pedestal in front of red and white background.

    The Wins, Losses and Controversies From the 2019 Oscars

    Relive Spike Lee winning his first Oscar, the joys of Black women making history and the drama of the biggest night in film.

    Sameer Rao Feb 25, 2019 11:51AM EST
    Hannah Beachler. Black woman with black hair smiles while wearing white dress with red and gray and yellow leaves and black lines in front of grey background with orange lines and grey CocaCola and AT&T logos.

    LISTEN: Oscar Nominee Hannah Beachler Talks Bringing Wakanda to Life

    The “Black Panther” production designer is the first Black woman ever nominated in her category.

    Sameer Rao Feb 22, 2019 3:19PM EST
    Kevin Hart. Black man in black and red striped shirt and black jeans sits on brown stool and speaks into black microphone in front of light pink wall with white text

    Indigenous Critics Not Pleased That Kevin Hart Will Host Oscars

    The comedian faces backlash for throwing a “cowboys and Indians” party for his son’s first birthday.

    Sameer Rao Dec 5, 2018 3:14PM EST
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