20th Annual AFI Awards - Cocktail Reception

Actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Inks Netflix Partnership

Actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II recently launched his own production company and inked a deal with Netflix.
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Netflix Limited Series Colin In Black And White Special Screening

Netflix's 'Colin In Black & White' Review

Colin In Black & White adds another dimension to the now exiled quarterback. As his voice finds new mediums, he’s…
by Brandon Caldwell
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Netflix employees, activists, public figures and supporters gathered outside a Netflix location at 1341 Vine St in Hollywood Wednesday morning in support as members of the Netflix employee resource group Trans*, coworkers and other allies staged a walkout

Dave Chappelle Open To Discussing Netflix Backlash

The saga of controversy that's resulted from Dave Chappelle's very viral Netflix standup special, 'The Closer,' has practically been unfolding…
by Keenan "HIGz" Higgins
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Howard University holds its' commencement ceremonies with famous alum Chadwick Boseman as guest speaker in Washington, DC.

Netflix Honors Chadwick Boseman With Namesake Scholarship

Following the renaming of its College Of Fine Arts center after late 'Black Panther' actor Chadwick Boseman, Howard University went…
by Keenan "HIGz" Higgins
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HBO POV Speed Mentoring And Creator Mixer At Sundance 2019

Director & Writer Gina Atwater Inks Netflix Deal

Writer, producer and director Gina Atwater recently inked an overall deal with Netflix.
by NewsOne Staff
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LA Premiere Of Lionsgate's "Angel Has Fallen" - Arrivals

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.
by Brandee Sanders
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"Power Book III: Raising Kanan" New York Premiere

#PowerMoves: Courtney Kemp Inks Lucrative Netflix Deal

‘Power’ creator Courtney Kemp recently inked a production deal with Netflix.
by Brandee Sanders
01.01.70
71st Annual Golden Globe Awards Nominations

NBC Drops 2022 Golden Globes Over Diversity Controversy

NBC announced it would not air the Golden Globes in 2022 because of diversity issues. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association,…
by Anoa Changa
01.01.70
Bayard Rustin At Table

Bayard Rustin Biopic Coming To Netflix

A biopic about civil rights leader Bayard Rustin’s relentless fight for social justice is in the works.
by NewsOne Staff
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Premiere Of Columbia Picture's "The Equalizer 2"

Ludacris Joins Forces With Netflix For Animated Series

Ludacris is teaming up with Netflix for the creation of a new series focused on youth empowerment.
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
The Paley Center For Media Presents OWN's Erik Logan In Conversation With Special Guest Mara Brock Akil

Mara Brock Akil Signs Multi-Year Deal With Netflix

Mara Brock Akil has inked a multi-year production deal with Netflix.
by NewsOne Staff
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Colin Kaepernick NFL Workout

Colin Kaepernick’s Story Is Coming To Netflix

A series about activist and athlete Colin Kaepernick’s life is coming to Netflix.
by NewsOne Staff
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23rd Annual Hollywood Film Awards - Red Carpet

Bozoma Saint John Makes History At Netflix

Bozoma Saint John is the first Black woman to hold a C-suite position at Netflix.
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
Netflix becomes available in Germany

Netflix CEO Pledges To Donate $120M To HBCUs

Netflix CEO Reed Hastings and his wife Patty Quillin are donating $120 million to HBCUs.
by NewsOne Staff
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Michelle Obama Says She 'Understands' Trump Voters Over Non-Voters

Michelle Obama Says She 'Understands' Trump Voters

The former First Lady airs out her frustrations.
by Royce Dunmore
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'Black-Ish' Creator's New TV Show Is Criticized By…

People on Twitter give their unfiltered thoughts.
by Royce Dunmore
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Cyntoia Brown Long Signs Copies Of "Free Cyntoia"

Cyntoia Brown Reacts To 'Unauthorized' New Netflix Doc

The movie will detail her life after being a victim of sex trafficking and being convicted of murder at 16.
by Royce Dunmore
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'Tiger King' Star Demands Right To Use 'N-Word'

Fans of the star are ridiculed.
by Royce Dunmore
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"Tiger King" on Netflix

No Diversity, No Problem

Netflix's "Tiger King" might mark the first time in modern history when a lack of racial diversity on a TV…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
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