Television
2016 San Diego International Film Festival - Day 1
Television Academy Appoints First Black Chairman

Hayma Washington is the first African-American to serve as CEO of the Television Academy in its 70-year history.
by Brandee Sanders
12.12.16
Black TV Actors Paid Less Than White Counterparts

Although the media has come a long way with representation of people of color on screens, there’s still work to…
by Kiyonna Anthony
10.06.16
106 & Park
Keke Palmer Defends Racial Stereotypes In FOX Hit…

Despite some obvious stereotypical jokes at the expense of her Black character, actress Keke Palmer says she's not taking it…
by Desire Thompson
10.08.15
Trevor Noah
Trevor Noah Says He’s Your “New Black Stepdad”…

Jon Stewart’s successor Trevor Noah knocked his first episode of The Daily Show out the park last night by “continuing the…
by Desire Thompson
09.29.15
Laurence Fishburne, Roots, Alex Haley, Blackish
“Roots” Remake: Forest Whitaker & Laurence Fishburne Join…

In 1977, an unforgettable moment in film and television was created when ABC aired the Roots miniseries. Now in 2015,…
by Lakin Starling
09.18.15
Premiere Of Columbia Pictures' 'This Is The End' - Arrivals
NBC Renews Refreshing Comedy “The Carmichael Show,” Cancels…

NBC has canceled the Craig Robinson comedy Mr. Robinson and renewed The Carmichael Show featuring Jerrod Carmichael for another season.
by Desire Thompson
09.15.15
empire cast
The New & Returning TV Shows You Have…

Favorites like Scandal and black-ish are geared up for Fall releases, but new shows like Rosewood are also vying for…
by Desire Thompson
09.10.15
4th Annual Peace Week Press Conference
Russell Simmons To Continue Production With HBO On…

Russell Simmons will continue his long-time partnership with HBO, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. The music and media mogul signed…
by Desire Thompson
08.03.15
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