Taraji P. Henson

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N. Jamiyla Chisholm Jun 24, 2019 4:04PM EDT

Tyler Perry Gives Mic Drop-Worthy Speech on Black Power at BET Awards

The filmmaker shouted out the brilliance of Black women and creative ownership when he accepted the Ultimate Icon Award.

Tiarra Mukherjee Apr 11, 2019 5:25PM EDT

On 'The Best of Enemies': Hollywood Must Stop Using Black People as Narrative Devices

Tambay Obenson writes that the film relegates Black people to “supporting roles in their own fight for freedom and recognition.”

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Sameer Rao Feb 5, 2018 4:45PM EST

ICYMI: 9 Women of Color Accuse Hollywood 'Gatekeeper' of Sexual Harrassment

Manager Vincent Cirrincione, whose clients included Halle Berry and Taraji P. Henson, allegedly used his reputation for breaking famous Black actresses into a competitive industry to proposition and sexually harass them.

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Sameer Rao Jan 9, 2018 4:14PM EST

Taraji P. Henson to Star in Emmett Till Film

Henson will produce “The Emmett Till Story” and star as the slain boy’s mother, Mamie Till.

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Sameer Rao Aug 22, 2017 11:27AM EDT

BET to Honor Excellence at 'Black Girls Rock!' Ceremony

Taraji P. Henson hosts the annual awards and concert special, whose 2017 honorees include Issa Rae and Maxine Waters.

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Sameer Rao Jul 21, 2017 1:12PM EDT

Taraji P. Henson Slays, Shoots and Saves in Explosive 'Proud Mary' Trailer

The Golden Globe-winning actress portrays an assassin who must protect a young boy after a botched hit in this action film with a predominantly Black cast.

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Sameer Rao Jun 23, 2017 2:19PM EDT

Shonda Rhimes, Lin-Manuel Miranda Awarded Hollywood Walk of Fame Stars

The Shondaland and “Hamilton” creators will join Taraji P. Henson, Mary J. Blige, Snoop Dogg and more in receiving stars in 2018.

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Sameer Rao Jan 30, 2017 10:56AM EST

Black Thespian Excellence Shines at SAG Awards

The “Hidden Figures” cast, Viola Davis, Denzel Washington and Mahershala Ali dominated the film awards.

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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 Nov 30, 2016 10:40AM EST

WATCH: Viola Davis Speaks Truth About the Marginalization of Black Film

The “Fences” star candidly addressed inclusion in film and television in at conversation with Tom Hanks for Variety’s “Actors on Actors” series.

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Sameer Rao Oct 13, 2016 10:54AM EDT

ICYMI: Taraji P. Henson Discusses How Hollywood Treats Black Actresses in New Memoir

“Around the Way Girl: A Memoir” hit bookshelves on Tuesday. In it, the acclaimed actress candidly discusses Hollywood’s undervaluing of Black performers.

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Sameer Rao Aug 15, 2016 7:19AM EDT

WATCH: 'Hidden Figures' Trailer Reveals NASA #BlackGirlMagic That Launched Man Into Space

Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and Janelle Monáe portray three of the Black female mathematicians and scientists who helped the USA catch up in the space race.

Sameer Rao Feb 24, 2016 5:22PM EST

10 Times the Oscars Snubbed Black People

From Ava DuVernay to Forest Whitaker, here are just a few of the Black performers and creators that the Academy told, “Nah, we’ll go with a White person.”