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  • Mahalia Jackson. Black woman on stage in front of microphone surrounded by men in suits, including Martin Luther King, Jr.

    Jill Scott to Step Into the Role of Gospel Icon Mahalia Jackson

    The film “Mahalia!” will be produced by contemporary music makers Jamie Foxx and Queen Latifah.
    N. Jamiyla Chisholm Aug 13, 2020 1:00PM EDT
    Queen Latifah in orange shirt holding black microphone in front of black and orange wall

    Essence and Queen Latifah Unveil $20 Million Fund for Artists of Color

    The Essence Creators and Makers Fund will support artists who make content for women of color.

    Sameer Rao Jul 12, 2018 11:58AM EDT
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    'Girls Trip' Earns Estimated $30+ Million in Opening Weekend

    The raunchy comedy is headlined by four Black actresses and was crafted by a Black creative team.

    Sameer Rao Jul 24, 2017 11:17AM EDT
    Black woman in brown blouse with white and yellow flowers embraces Black woman in black blouse in front of blurry blue background while holding black microphones

    Queen Latifah, Jill Scott to Star in Lifetime's Water Crisis Drama, 'Flint'

    Critics previously accused producers of Whitewashing for casting Cher in a lead role.

    Sameer Rao Apr 14, 2017 1:43PM EDT
    Master P, Queen Latifah, Wendell Pierce

    Queen Latifah, Wendell Pierce Team Up For Master P Biopic

    “King of the South” will film in New Orleans this summer.

    Kenrya Rankin Mar 29, 2017 1:56PM EDT
    Black man in navy suit holding gold award statue behind black microphone and stand, in front of navy screen; Black woman in green, blue, black and white dress holding gold statue behind black microphone and stand, in front of gold and black screen

    Denzel Washington, Issa Rae Earn American Black Film Festival Honors

    The film veteran and rising television star were just two of several Black Hollywood figures recognized at the ceremony.

    Sameer Rao Feb 23, 2017 11:26AM EST
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