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67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards - Press Room
Viola Davis’ Daughter Wins Halloween By Dressing Up…

Genesis, the adorable four-year-old daughter of Viola Davis, refused to dress up as the popular Disney character Elsa or a…
by Desire Thompson
11.02.15
67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards - Press Room
Viola Davis Gives The Perfect Answer To Soap…

If there’s one thing we love most about Viola Davis, it’s her delightful and classy demeanor. The actress opened up…
by Desire Thompson
10.01.15
Here’s Why Viola Davis Name-Dropped These 6 Talented…

In her Emmy-winning speech Sunday night, Viola Davis gave a major shout-out to the peers who made her win possible.
by Ariel Cherie
09.22.15
From Poverty To Making History: The Inspirational Rise…

Before she became the first Black woman to win an Emmy for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series, she fought…
by Melanie Smith
09.22.15
2018 Women's March Los Angeles
“General Hospital” Actress Forced To Apologize After Slamming…

Hate and racism come in all shapes and sizes. After Viola Davis won the Emmy for her role as Annalise…
by Blogxilla
03.16.18
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Emmys 2015: Black Actresses Encourage Reporters To Stop…

The Emmys are right around the corner and Hollywood's leading ladies want to discuss more than what they're wearing on…
by Desire Thompson
09.18.15
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Sanaa Lathan Says Recent Success Of Movies With…

Sanaa Lathan gave her candid opinions about the way Black actors are regarded in Hollywood.
by Lakin Starling
09.01.15
Viola Davis, Angela Bassett, Uzo aduba
#BlackGirlMagic: Here Are The 10 Black Actresses Nominated…

This year’s Emmy nominations took Hollywood by storm with ten black actresses up for awards and two making Emmy history.…
by Desire Thompson
07.17.15
Benedict Cumberbatch Apologizes For Referring To Black Actors…

English actor and film producer Benedict Cumberbatch has apologized for calling black actors “colored” on an American talk show. In…
by girlwith5names
01.28.15
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R.I.P Ruby Dee

A look back on the remarkable life of actress and civil rights activist Ruby Dee.
by Erica J. Edwards
06.12.14
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Kearran Giovanni: Race-Blind Casting is Growing on TV

A recent study suggests that diversity in casting is good for TV ratings. Is Hollywood getting the message? The people…
by NewsOne Now
06.19.19
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