Q&A

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Shani Saxon Oct 12, 2018 12:15PM EDT

Author Q&A: How Hard History and Healthy Friendships Will Save Us All

In “Zora and Me: Cursed Ground,” author T.R. Simon holds a mirror up to young Black people so that they can bear witness to their own courage, strength and magic.

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Sameer Rao Jun 8, 2018 12:22PM EDT

3 Questions With 'Crazy Rich Asians' Star Tan Kheng Hua

Colorlines talks to the Singaporean actress about her relationship with Asian America and why representation matters.

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Sameer Rao Apr 13, 2018 4:56PM EDT

3 Questions With Tamar-kali, Film Composer Extraordinaire

The genre-incinerating musician talked to Colorlines about her musical heritage and scoring films like “Mudbound” and the just-released “Come Sunday.”

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Sameer Rao Apr 4, 2018 10:36AM EDT

4 Questions with 'King in the Wilderness' Producer Trey Ellis

The writer and educator speaks about his new HBO documentary, which focuses on the turbulent last years of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life.

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Sameer Rao Jan 23, 2018 12:55PM EST

Tai Allen Offers 'No Jewels,' But Significant Healing Power

The artist discusses his latest poetry collection and accompanying album, an exploration of his survival from sexual abuse.

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Sameer Rao Jan 16, 2018 11:09AM EST

Upon the Release of Her New Memoir, Patrisse Khan-Cullors Reflects on the Power of Storytelling

The Black Lives Matter co-founder talks, state repression, “survivors’ guilt” and why she gets so personal in her new book, “When They Call You a Terrorist: A Black Lives Matter Memoir.”

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Sameer Rao Nov 1, 2017 6:27PM EDT

5 Questions with Garland McLaurin About His New Docuseries on Black 'Pops'

We spoke with the Peabody Award-winning filmmaker about the web series, which explores the ups and downs faced by four very different fathers.

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Sameer Rao Sep 19, 2017 11:28AM EDT

In 'Strong Island,' Filmmaker Yance Ford Explores How the Racist Killing of His Brother Went Unpunished

The Sundance award-winning documentary about his brother’s 1992 killing during a dispute with a White mechanic is now available on Netflix. Ford talks about the film’s most difficult scenes, giving his loved ones closure and more.

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Sameer Rao Jan 9, 2017 4:23PM EST

'This is Us' Star Sterling K. Brown is Excited About the Future of Black Stories on Film and TV

“To be African-American and alive—it’s a good thing,” said the Emmy award-winning actor to The Undefeated.

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Sameer Rao Oct 25, 2016 10:19AM EDT

Jorge Ramos Condemns 'Trump Effect' On Immigrants' Children in New Interview

The Univision and Fusion anchor spoke to ReMezcla about Trump’s rhetoric and Fusion’s new documentary, “Hate Rising,” which will air tonight.

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Sameer Rao Oct 11, 2016 12:53PM EDT

How 'Fresh Off The Boat' Executive Producer Melvin Mar Helped Change Hollywood Behind the Scenes

The third season of the family comedy premiered this week. Here, Melvin Mar talks about making history with the first Asian-American show in 20 years and the long game he played to get it on the small screen.