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A play about legendary actor, director and activist Sidney Poitier is coming to Broadway.
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Legend LL Cool J Honored With Queens Statue

Hip-hop legend LL Cool J was honored with a statue in Queens, New York.
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Actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II recently launched his own production company and inked a deal with Netflix.
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FAMU Names Amphitheater After Entertainment Mogul Will Packer

Florida A&M University named its new performing arts center after entertainment mogul Will Packer.
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Visionary Regina King was recently honored at Hollywood’s historic TCL Chinese Theater.
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Director & Writer Gina Atwater Inks Netflix Deal

Writer, producer and director Gina Atwater recently inked an overall deal with Netflix.
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Songstress H.E.R. will be featured in the movie musical adaptation of The Color Purple.
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Jada Pinkett Smith's New Series Documents African Queens

Jada Pinkett Smith is working on a docuseries that will celebrate the legacies of African queens.
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Big Sean Invests In Youth Entrepreneurship Program

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Songstress Janelle Monáe recently inked a global deal with Sony Music Publishing.
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Howard University announced its reestablished College of Fine Arts will be named after visionary Chadwick Boseman.
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