Tag: Black Actress

Cicely Tyson Is Giving Advice We All Need In New ‘Cherish The Day’ Trailer | Essence

African American Cinema, African American Film

Cecily Tyson doesn’t let up. After popping up in Tyler Perry’s new Netflix film, A Fall From Grace, premiering Friday, the 95-year-old actress’ new role is in Ava DuVernay’s new romantic drama, Cherish The Day.. [mc4wp_form id=”6042″] The very first trailer for the OWN series, which premieres next month, was released Thursday and is getting […]

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Ruth Carter and Cynthia Erivo on Clothes, Culture and Self-Expression | The New York Times Style Magazine

African American Entertainment, Black Excellence ...

Two creative people in two different fields in one wide-ranging conversation. [mc4wp_form id=”6042″] “This has been a long time coming!” said Ruth Carter, 59, in her Academy Award acceptance speech for best costume design for her work on the film “Black Panther” (2018). Carter, who was born in Springfield, Mass., and lives in Los Angeles, […]

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Lena Horne Will Make History With Artist Prize Named In Her Honor | Shadow And Act

African American Cinema, African American Entertainment ...

Lena Horne made history throughout her life of activism and entertainment. She’s now set to make history once again. [mc4wp_form id=”6042″] Horne has become the first woman of color to have a prominent entertainment award named after her. The Town Hall theater in New York City has announced its new award, the Lena Horne Prize […]

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