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Murtada Elfadl Many of us probably think we know how racist anti-Black ideas started or think racism was always part of the human condition. Director Roger Ross Williams challenges these notions with his adaptation of Ibram X. Kendi’s book “Stamped From the Beginning.” Relying on testimony from Black female scholars and Kendi’s research, the helmer (whose previous credits include “Life, Animated” and “Cassandro”) starts by posing a provocative question: “What is wrong with Black people?” By the end of the film, Williams unsparingly topples the sanctimoniousness inherent in thinking the answer is simple or clear.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor Netflix has released the trailer for “Stamped From the Beginning,” a hybrid documentary and scripted feature that delves into race in the United States. Roger Ross Williams (“The Apollo Life”) directs Ibram X. Kendi’s book adaptation of the same name.

The Civil Rights movement is composed of singular heroes: Martin Luther King Jr, Malcolm X, Fred Hampton, Angela Davis, and so forth. Their iconoclastic memory has come to define the entire collective effort during the 1950s, 60s, and 1970s by many organizations.

Four years ago, after Aretha Franklin passed away at 76, reporter Jen Dize submitted a Freedom of Information Act request to unseal the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s file on the late soul queen. The contents of the 270-page file were finally published late morning in a report by Dize on her investigative journalism substack, Courage News. (Dize had posted what she felt were the most relevant documents hours earlier in a Twitter thread.) They detail a complicated relationship between the Bureau and the legendary singer that found them acting as her harasser, protector, and legal advocate at different points in her life.

PBS revealed its programming plans today for the coming year, including a second season of Native America and the premiere of the American Masters documentary about Anthony Fauci.

Crooked Media and Audacy have teamed up on a new podcast series about radical left wing organization The Weather Underground.

Mariah Carey has revealed that she will deliver a new vocal class as part of the popular MasterClass series.Taking to Instagram, Carey wrote: “I’m super excited to share what I’ve been working on: my first-ever class on the voice as an instrument.”She added: “You’re up next, and you’re going to rock this!”The class will take place on April 14 via MasterClass here. Others who have taken part in the series include St Vincent, Tom Morello and Nas.Check out the video post announcing the session below.A post shared by Mariah Carey (@mariahcarey)A post shared by MasterClass (@masterclass)Back in January, Carey announced the release of her first children’s book, The Christmas Princess, which will arrive later this year.Announcing the new book on Instagram, Carey described it as “a fairytale for holiday lovers of all ages”.She continued: “Little Mariah represents my inner child believing in her own vision, she represents all children, especially those who feel like outsiders or ‘others’, striving to believe in themselves,” she wrote.“It was empowering to transform my childhood turmoil into a modern classic fairytale full of wonder and boundless hope.”The Christmas Princess was co-written with Michaela Angela Davis, who previously collaborated with the pop star on her memoir The Meaning Of Mariah Carey.

Black History Month -- the month-long celebration to acknowledge the history and achievements of Black Americans.Perhaps you're taking this time to educate yourself on historic figures of the civil rights movement — like Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Angela Davis, Malcom X and so many more — and their undeniable impact on America. Or, maybe you're reading up on how Black History Month came to be what it's known as today. Along with studying up on the history of Black Americans, it's also worth showing your support in other ways.

Communism* scares people. The very mention of it petrifies most, even when they don’t fully understand the concept.

Between the World and Me—his poignant, poetic reflection on the glories and struggles of American Blackness.Drama? Documentary? Directed by Kamilah Forbes, the production—which airs on HBO tonight at 8 pm EST—was first staged at the Apollo Theater in 2018, where Forbes serves as executive producer. Angela Davis, Yara Shahidi, Oprah Winfrey, Janet Mock, Angela Bassett and others recite portions of Coates’s open letter to his own 15-year-old son with all the emotional weight and piercing truth his words deserve.

Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., a progressive lawmaker belonging to the “Squad,” on Tuesday celebrated Angela Davis, a civil rights activist who once worked with the Communist Party USA and the Black Panther Party.

Will Thorne Staff WriterThe cast of HBO’s adaptation of Ta-Nehisi Coates’ “Between the World and Me” just keeps on getting bigger and more stellar.This time around, nine new players have joined the fray, including Mahershala Ali, Angela Davis and Ta-Nehisi Coates himself. HBO has also announced that the special will premiere Saturday, Nov.

being produced under COVID-19 guidelines, combining elements of that production including powerful readings from Coates’ book and documentary footage from the actors’ home life, archival footage, and animation.Other new cast members just added are Mimi Jones, Ledisi, Greg Alverez Reid, Nate Smith and Olivia Washington. The full cast includes Angela Bassett, Alicia Garza, Jharrel Jerome, Marc Bamuthi Joseph, Ledisi, Janet Mock, Jason Moran, Joe Morton, Wendell Pierce, Phylicia Rashad, Mj Rodriguez, Kendrick Sampson, Yara Shahidi, Nate Smith, Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter, Courtney B.

Denise Petski Senior Managing EditorMahershala Ali, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Angela Davis, Tip “T.I.” Harris, Mimi Jones, Ledisi, Greg Alverez Reid, Nate Smith and Olivia Washington round out the cast of Between The World And Me, HBO’s adaptation of the stage show based on Coates’ New York Times bestseller. Additionally, the premium cabler has slotted Saturday, November 15 at 8 PM ET/PT for the premiere of the special, which was produced under COVID-19 guidelines.

Time magazine has released its annual TIME 100 list of the most influential people of the year, and it includes a number of LGBTQ people.Among those included in the list are producer and director Greg Berlanti, Taiwanese gay civil rights activist Chi Chia-wei, Black political activist Angela Davis, singer Halsey, actor Billy Porter, U.S.

(CNN)Pharrell Williams has penned a powerful essay for Time in which he says the protests sweeping the nation have made him finally feel like an American.The singer/producer/composer collaborated with the publication on a special cover project, "The New American Revolution."For it, Williams curated a series of essays and conversations between Black leaders and celebs that "explore America's oppressive past and visions for a more equitable future."It includes a variety of perspectives such as "Black-ish" creator Kenya Barris, activist Angela Davis, actress Yara Shahidi, and Grammy-winning rapper Tyler, the Creator."I wanted to convey a vision of a future filled with the artists, creators and entrepreneurs who can fulfill the promise of this

Jay-Z and Pharrell Williams will release a new song on Friday and it's about the racial inequalities Black people face in the United States. Williams, 47, announced the single on Instagram on Thursday and also spoke up about it to Time magazine as a part of his new cover package with the publication called "The New American Revolution." The artist helped curate interviews with a number of big names for the outlet, including Angela Davis, Tyler the Creator and Naomi Osaka, who weigh in racial inequalities in the country with their own experiences.

Pharrell Williams has curated a special edition of Time magazine and announced a new song with Jay-Z.

Jay-Z and Pharrell Williams have today shared details of a new song collaboration.The pair will release new song, ‘Entrepreneur’ tomorrow (August 21) alongside a cover package Williams has worked on with TIME magazine.Called ‘The New American Revolution’, the package includes interviews with Tyler, The Creator, Angela Davis and more following the global Black Lives Matters movement this summer. TIME have described the song as “a celebration of Black ambition.”Speaking about the song to TIME, Williams said the song is about “how tough it is to be an entrepreneur in our country to begin with.

Desus & Mero sat down with Noname this week, talking about everything from the artist's hometown of Chicago, to her break from music. In the interview, she also discussed the origins of her book club, Noname Books.

Luminous is a fine word to best describe singer, songwriter, producer, entrepreneur, music activist born Bessie Regina Norris. But millions would come to know her as Betty Wright. She had an irrepressible presence whether in person, through her music, on the phone, anywhere really. I was proud to call her a friend.

The Meaning of Mariah Carey will be released in print and on Audible on September 29, through Andy Cohen Books. Written with former ESSENCE Fashion Editor, Michaela Angela Davis, the book offers an unrestricted look at the singer and actress’ legendary career from her perspective. “It took me a lifetime to have the courage and the clarity to write my memoir.

Jeffrey Wright opened up exclusively to Us Weekly about 25 things you might not know about him — including his most embarrassing moment on stage, his best subject in college as a political science major and the best dish he makes. Read on to learn more about the Westworld actor.

Willow Smith had a deep conversation with mom Jada Pinkett Smith about cancel culture during an episode of Red Table Talk.

Jada Pinkett and Will Smith’s daughter, Willow is confident that the younger generation will be able to achieve racial equality in their lifetime! This is what she, alongside Adrienne “Gammy” Banfield Norris argued on the latest episode of Red Table Talk. Everyone present on the panel, which also included Civil Rights activists Tamika D.

Jada Pinkett Smith hosted an emotional episode of “Red Table Talk” on Friday, discussing racism in America with her daughter, Willow, her mother, Adrienne Banfield-Norris, as well as activists Dr. Angela Davis and Tamika Mallory.

Jada Pinkett Smith hosted an emotional episode of on Friday, discussing racism in America with her daughter, Willow, her mother, Adrienne Banfield-Norris, as well as activists Dr. Angela Davis and Tamika Mallory.The 48-year-old actress started off the episode by noting the significance of Juneteenth on Friday, which marks the true ending of slavery in the United States.

Willow and Jada Pinkett Smith discuss cancel culture on the Juneteenth episode of “Red Table Talk”, set to air Friday.

Willow Smith questioned whether the increase in cancel culture is actually helping society grow as a whole during the latest episode of her family’s Facebook Watch series “Red Table Talk.” The 19-year-old made her comments in a clip for the upcoming Juneteenth episode of the Smith family’s talk show, set to premiere Friday. She spoke with her regular co-hosts including her mother, Jada Pinkett Smith and her grandmother, Adrienne Banfield Norris.They were joined by civil rights activists Tamika D.

Billboard’s pop charts more than 70 times and was awarded 18 Grammys. Then there’s the manner in which she transformed songs like “Respect” (originally Otis Redding’s), “Bridge Over Troubled Water” (by Simon & Garfunkel) and “You’ve Got a Friend” (by Carole King).

, educator, doctoral student at Johns Hopkins University, and author of "Soundless Cries Don’t Lead to Healing: A Critical Thinking Guide to Cultural Consciousness"By Dr. Angela Y.

Today would have been Malcolm X’s 95th birthday and to mark the occasion, artists, activists and speakers are gathering for a day of celebratory programming and live broadcasts, including family story time and the 55th annual gravesite ceremony.