By Alysha Conner, Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — The Recording Academy and a leading online civil rights nonprofit are joining forces to promote positive social changes […]
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Ladera Heights offers drive-in movie for neighbors
By Darlene Donloe, Contributing Writer LADERA HEIGHTS — While residents in a Ladera Heights neighborhood were complying with stay-at-home orders and thus unable to go to […]
New project launched to diversify Hollywood, network TV
By Kayla Rodgers, Contributing Writer HOLLYWOOD — A longtime film and television executive is partnering with civic and union leaders to launch a career training initiative […]
Stan Lee’s estate fights to control character licensing
LOS ANGELES — The daughter of the late legendary comic creator Stan Lee is taking on a Chinese businesswoman in a legal fight for control […]
Evers-Manly joins Academy of Motion Pictures
Producer, activist will get to vote for 2021 Oscars HOLLYWOOD — Sandra Evers-Manly, filmmaker and champion for Black Hollywood, had every reason to celebrate. On […]
BILL VAUGHAN’S TASTY CLIPS: July 4 Ignites With ‘John Lewis: Good Trouble,’ ‘Hamilton’
“John Lewis: Good Trouble,” a remarkable, heartfelt look at the life and career of the legendary civil rights activist and Democratic representative from Georgia, makes […]
Comedian Goes Public About Personal Encounter With LAPD
LOS ANGELES — Actor and comedian Jay Pharoah is the latest celebrity to use his status to further the current #BlackLivesMatter movement by sharing his […]
BILL VAUGHAN’S TASTY CLIPS: Michelle Obama, The Roots Unite To Energize Voters
This year, in partnership with Michelle Obama’s national nonpartisan nonprofit organization, When We All Vote, The Roots are launching the 13th annual Roots Picnic as a virtual broadcast […]
BET Awards Celebrate The Year In Black Music
HOLLYWOOD — In a year when many awards ceremonies were pushed back or canceled, the BET Awards was one of the first to broadcast its […]