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In 1965 the world watched as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. lead marches on a relentless campaign for voting rights in Selma, Ala. In 2015,…

Anthony Mackie has the answer to why, Selma director Ava DuVernay and David Oyelowo were both overlooked for Oscar nominations: People are tired of discussing race! No seriously,…

As the nation celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the work and efforts of the global icon are back at the cultural forefront in a big…

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Predictably, after the swift and cutting backlash from the blinding whiteness of this year’s Oscar nominations – from the front lines of Twitter (see: #OscarsSoWhite) to…

  Oprah Winfrey, along with Selma director Ava DuVernay , David Oyelowo  and Common will all participate in a march in Selma, Alabama to pay tribute to the…

Cartoonist and illustrator Barry Blitt is best known for his work with The New Yorker, and his latest cover for the magazine depicts Rev. Martin Luther…

Spike Lee and Rev. Al Sharpton are not holding back on Selma director Ava DuVernay and the film’s lead actor David Oyelowo being shut out…

  Rapper/actor Common has has a great week. Not only is he starring in the movie Selma, playing historical figure James Bevel, he just picked…

  After being honored at the Golden Globe Awards, Common and John Legend give their very powerful song “Glory” the proper visual treatment.   ‘Selma‘…

  After being honored at the Golden Globe Awards, Common and John Legend give their very powerful song “Glory” the proper visual treatment.   ‘Selma‘…

The 72nd annual Golden Globe Awards came and went, but not without red carpets fashion, uncomfortable but funny jokes and awkward moments that made us…

  Academy-award winning actress Lupita Nyong’o and David Oyelowo are once again teaming up for the silver screen. The two are currently in talks to star in Disney’s Queen…