Sterling K. Brown

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N. Jamiyla Chisholm  Jul 2, 2019 1:44PM EDT

Academy of Motion Pictures Welcomes Diverse New Class

Sterling K. Brown, Chinonye Chukwu and Nisha Ganatra join the ranks of Oscar voters.
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Sameer Rao  Jan 22, 2018 11:14AM EST

Sterling K. Brown Earns Third Lead Actor Statue at SAG Awards

The “This is Us” star adds to his growing list of history-making wins.
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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  Sep 20, 2017 2:21PM EDT

Sterling K. Brown Hopes Emmy Win Opens Door for More Black Actors

Brown discusses his historic win in the “Lead Actor in a Drama Series” category in a new Variety cover story.
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Sameer Rao  Sep 18, 2017 10:42AM EDT

Lena Waithe, Donald Glover, Riz Ahmed Make History at the Emmys

Actors and writers of color earned TV’s most prestigious awards for performances and projects that speak to racial identity and justice in the U.S.
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Sameer Rao  Jan 27, 2017 1:07PM EST

Marvel Announces 'Black Panther' Synopsis, Full Cast

The Ryan Coogler-directed film is now in production.
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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  Dec 14, 2016 4:31PM EST

Black Women Dominate SAG Awards' Best Supporting Actress Nominations

It’s the first time since 2008 that women of color are a majority in that group.
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Sameer Rao  Dec 12, 2016 3:25PM EST

WATCH: Viola Davis' Moving Critics' Choice Awards Acceptance Speech

Davis received the #SeeHer Award.
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Sameer Rao  Dec 12, 2016 11:03AM EST

'Moonlight,' 'Atlanta' Earn Golden Globe Noms

Several directors, writers and performers of color in television and film were nominated for Golden Globes.
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Sameer Rao  Sep 19, 2016 10:57AM EDT

Stars Of Color Clean Up at Emmy Awards

The cast of “The People v. O.J. Simpson,” Regina King, Aziz Ansari, Rami Malek and more held it down for performers of color with notable wins at last night’s Emmy ceremony.