Hilary Banks is now a history buff, y’all.
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‘The Universe Is Wide Open’: Ava Duvernay’s Wrinkle in Time Trailer Is Pure Black Girl Delight | The Grapevine
Around here in Nerdlandia (them more than me), we love comic books, Marvel reboots and some other weird shit.
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The Carmichael Show Reinvented the Sitcom by Going Back to Its Roots | Slate
The Carmichael Show has been canceled by NBC—or maybe Jerrod Carmichael quit. Either way, it’s not much of a surprise, but it is an enormous loss.
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‘True Blood’ Actor Nelsan Ellis Dead at 39
NEW YORK — Actor Nelsan Ellis, best known for his memorable portrayal of Lafayette Reynolds on HBO’s “True Blood,” has died at the age of 39.
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The Woman with the Violin
Ginger Smock and the Los Angeles Jazz Scene
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The legacy of Lena Horne – New York Amsterdam News
Just Lena–and the Horne automatically followed. There was only one Lena Horne and her angelic voice and stunning beauty are now part of the ages.
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Detroit Renames Street After Aretha Franklin, Queen of Soul – Atlanta Black Star
DETROIT (AP) — Aretha Franklin’s hometown of Detroit has named a street after her.
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Macy Gray talks racism in America and her biggest problem with Trump – New York Amsterdam News
LOS ANGELES (CNN) — Macy Gray is known for her edgy, enigmatic voice and her soulful music about love and life, but in her 10th studio release, which will be out this summer, the Grammy-winning singer is getting political in a way she hasn’t before.
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Luther’ returning to BBC America – New York Amsterdam News
(CNN) — BBC America is bringing Idris Elba back in “Luther.”
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The Black Panther Teaser Trailer Promises an Afrofuturist Wonderland (Plus Superheroes) – Slate
The teaser trailer for Black Panther was released Friday, giving audiences their first look at director Ryan Coogler’s take on the superhero genre. And it looks spectacular, packed with stunning Afrofuturist imagery, sweeping vistas, and seemingly every currently-hot black actor who wasn’t already part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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