Tag: Black Actor

Michael B. Jordan Is Finally in Control. Now What? | The New York Times “Black Panther” has brought him Oscar buzz and “Creed II” could be another big hit. Still, he’s restless.">Michael B. Jordan Is Finally in Control. Now What? | The New York Times “Black Panther” has brought him Oscar buzz and “Creed II” could be another big hit. Still, he’s restless.

November 21, 2018
African American Entertainment, Black Entertainment, Michael B Jordan, Black Panther, Creed, Creed 2, African American Actor, Black Actor, KOLUMN Magazine, KOLUMN, KINDR'D Magazine, KINDR'D, Willoughby Avenue, Huffpost
“Black Panther” has brought him Oscar buzz and “Creed II” could be another big hit. Still, he’s restless.
Michael B. Jordan Is Finally in Control. Now What? | The New York Times “Black Panther” has brought him Oscar buzz and “Creed II” could be another big hit. Still, he’s restless." class="btn btn-sm btn-link"> Read More

Jamie Hector: Portrait of an Artist | Brooklyn Magazine The first time Jamie Hector visited BAM, in Fort Greene, he was 21. As the youngest of seven to a Haitian mother—who worked as a nursing assistant—Jamie lived in Brooklyn his whole life.">Jamie Hector: Portrait of an Artist | Brooklyn Magazine The first time Jamie Hector visited BAM, in Fort Greene, he was 21. As the youngest of seven to a Haitian mother—who worked as a nursing assistant—Jamie lived in Brooklyn his whole life.

April 20, 2018
African American Entertainment, African American Actor, Black Actor, Jamie Hector, African American News, KOLUMN Magazine, KOLUMN, KINDR'D Magazine, KINDR'D
The first time Jamie Hector visited BAM, in Fort Greene, he was 21. As the youngest of seven to a Haitian mother—who worked as a nursing assistant—Jamie lived in Brooklyn his whole life.
Jamie Hector: Portrait of an Artist | Brooklyn Magazine The first time Jamie Hector visited BAM, in Fort Greene, he was 21. As the youngest of seven to a Haitian mother—who worked as a nursing assistant—Jamie lived in Brooklyn his whole life." class="btn btn-sm btn-link"> Read More

Mary J. Blige thrilled at becoming a double Oscar nominee | The Philadelphia Tribune The nine-time Grammy winner was nominated for two Academy Awards on Tuesday: Supporting actress and original song for "Mudbound."">Mary J. Blige thrilled at becoming a double Oscar nominee | The Philadelphia Tribune The nine-time Grammy winner was nominated for two Academy Awards on Tuesday: Supporting actress and original song for "Mudbound."

January 25, 2018
African American Cinema, African American Theater, African American Actress, African American Actor, Black Actor, African American Oscar Nomination, Mary J. Blige, KOLUMN Magazine, KOLUMN
The nine-time Grammy winner was nominated for two Academy Awards on Tuesday: Supporting actress and original song for "Mudbound."
Mary J. Blige thrilled at becoming a double Oscar nominee | The Philadelphia Tribune The nine-time Grammy winner was nominated for two Academy Awards on Tuesday: Supporting actress and original song for "Mudbound."" class="btn btn-sm btn-link"> Read More

Harry Belafonte tells crowd at likely last public appearance: ‘We shall overcome’ | The Guardian Singer and civil rights activist, 90, holds Pittsburgh audience spellbound with tales of his life and denunciation of Trump as a national ‘mistake’">Harry Belafonte tells crowd at likely last public appearance: ‘We shall overcome’ | The Guardian Singer and civil rights activist, 90, holds Pittsburgh audience spellbound with tales of his life and denunciation of Trump as a national ‘mistake’

October 23, 2017
Harry Belafonte, Civil Rights, African American Art, African American Film, African American Entertainer, Black Art, Black Actor, African American History, Black History, KOLUMN Magazine, KOLUMN
Singer and civil rights activist, 90, holds Pittsburgh audience spellbound with tales of his life and denunciation of Trump as a national ‘mistake’
Harry Belafonte tells crowd at likely last public appearance: ‘We shall overcome’ | The Guardian Singer and civil rights activist, 90, holds Pittsburgh audience spellbound with tales of his life and denunciation of Trump as a national ‘mistake’" class="btn btn-sm btn-link"> Read More

Mahershala Ali Thinks We Can Still Make this Country Great – GQ But not in the MAGA way. After winning every award under the sun for his role in 'Moonlight,' Mahershala Ali used his platform to speak up for love and tolerance. And though he’s been profiled by Berkeley cops and placed on the terrorist watch list for having a Muslim name, he still believes that "in time the pendulum will swing in the right direction.”">Mahershala Ali Thinks We Can Still Make this Country Great – GQ But not in the MAGA way. After winning every award under the sun for his role in 'Moonlight,' Mahershala Ali used his platform to speak up for love and tolerance. And though he’s been profiled by Berkeley cops and placed on the terrorist watch list for having a Muslim name, he still believes that "in time the pendulum will swing in the right direction.”

June 20, 2017
Mahershala Ali, African American Actor, Black Actor, Black Cinema, KOLUMN Magazine, KOLUMN
But not in the MAGA way. After winning every award under the sun for his role in 'Moonlight,' Mahershala Ali used his platform to speak up for love and tolerance. And though he’s been profiled by Berkeley cops and placed on the terrorist watch list for having a Muslim name, he still believes that "in time the pendulum will swing in the right direction.”
Mahershala Ali Thinks We Can Still Make this Country Great – GQ But not in the MAGA way. After winning every award under the sun for his role in 'Moonlight,' Mahershala Ali used his platform to speak up for love and tolerance. And though he’s been profiled by Berkeley cops and placed on the terrorist watch list for having a Muslim name, he still believes that "in time the pendulum will swing in the right direction.”" class="btn btn-sm btn-link"> Read More

Tonys to Honor James Earl Jones’ Legacy of Excellence with Lifetime Achievement Award – Atlanta Black Star NEW YORK (AP) — Two-time Tony Award winner James Earl Jones will soon get a third — for lifetime achievement.">Tonys to Honor James Earl Jones’ Legacy of Excellence with Lifetime Achievement Award – Atlanta Black Star NEW YORK (AP) — Two-time Tony Award winner James Earl Jones will soon get a third — for lifetime achievement.

May 1, 2017
NEW YORK (AP) — Two-time Tony Award winner James Earl Jones will soon get a third — for lifetime achievement.
Tonys to Honor James Earl Jones’ Legacy of Excellence with Lifetime Achievement Award – Atlanta Black Star NEW YORK (AP) — Two-time Tony Award winner James Earl Jones will soon get a third — for lifetime achievement." class="btn btn-sm btn-link"> Read More