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Black women in the media

Black women in the media and popular culture

Independent Film ‘Across the Tracks’ Tackles Two Sisters’ Challenges with Colorism in the 1960’s Deep South

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By Alma Hill “Passing” is a controversial concept in Black American Culture. We all know someone who is light enough, or has fair enough features to “pass” as white. Often times, these fair skinned family members are complete anomalies in their families. Take Quincy Jones’ daughters for example. Kidada Jones, while she is lighter in skin tone is visibly a…
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Tatyana Ali, Kim Fields & Jasmine Guy Star in Holiday Movie ‘Secret Santa’

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By Sharee Silerio Lifetime is bringing the movie “Secret Santa” (working title), starring “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” alumna Tatyana Ali, Jasmine Guy, Kim Fields, Mindy Sterling (“Austin Powers”), Dan Lauria (“The Wonder Years”) and Brendan Fehr (“Guardians of the Galaxy”) to television screens this winter. Continue Reading The two-hour original movie is currently shooting in Salt Lake City, Utah,…
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Girls Trip Producer Will Packer Speaks On Possible Sequel: “We’re Definitely Talking About It”

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After completely shattering the box offices opening weekend, Girls Trip continue to raise the bar, exceeding any expectations set for the film. To date, the film starring Regina Hall, Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett-Smith and the hilarious Tiffany Haddish, has exceeded over $114 million in revenue. Not bad for a film with a $19 million budget. Continue Reading As popular as…
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Season 7 Finale of ‘Suits’ to Introduce New Spinoff Series Starring Gina Torres

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Photo courtesy of USA Several blogs have been whispering about the possibility of Gina Torres reviving her character Jessica Pearson from the long running USA drama Suits in her own independent spinoff. As of August 16th, it's official! Continue Reading Torres' character was an original cast member when the legal drama debuted on USA Network in 2011. The character, Jessica…
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