Finding Me: Viola Davis In Conversation With Tarana Burke

Cannes Film Festival To Honor Visionary Viola Davis

Actress Viola Davis will be celebrated at the Cannes Film Festival for her pivotal contributions to the arts.
by Brandee Sanders
05.14.22
The Pepsi Cola Sign at Gantry Plaza State Park, Long Island City, Queens waterfront, New York City

Documentary About Pioneering Black Executives In The Works

A new documentary—directed by Stanley Nelson and Jacqueline Olive—will capture the story of Pepsi’s pioneering all-Black sales team.
by Brandee Sanders
03.23.22
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The Blackest Moments Of The 2021 Academy Awards

From the Derek Chauvin verdict to "Da Butt," these were still some of the most talked-about moments during the 2021…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
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All The Black 2021 Oscar Nominees

Makers in Black hollywood received several nominations for their roles in front of and behind the camera with some of…
by Charise Frazier
09.30.21
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Viola Davis' Hollywood's Inequalities Video Goes Viral

Words from the decorated actress still resonate today.
by Royce Dunmore
10.01.21
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Black Actors Want Hollywood To Divest From Police

They detail everything in a letter called Hollywood 4 Black Lives.
by Royce Dunmore
10.01.21
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Cicely Tyson Wins Peabody Career Achievement Honor

Legendary actress Cicely Tyson received the 2020 Peabody Career Achievement Award.
by NewsOne Staff
10.01.21
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Viola Davis Spreads Awareness About Diabetes Through Documentary

Actress Viola Davis is spreading awareness about the diabetes epidemic through a new documentary.
by NewsOne Staff
03.28.20
Viola Davis Honored With Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Viola Davis Speaks Out About 'The Help'

In 2011, Viola Davis earned her first Oscar nomination playing Aibileen Clark in “The Help.” The film focused on domestic servants…
by NewsOne Staff
09.12.18
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10 Epic Speeches From Viola Davis

The Oscar, Tony, and Emmy winner is one of the greatest actress of all time, here are some of her…
by NewsOne Staff
08.12.18
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Black Hollywood Takes Center Stage At #OscarsNotSoWhite

Mahershala Ali and Viola Davis won big Sunday at the 89th annual Academy Awards ceremony.
by Ronda Racha Penrice
04.29.21
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Our Top 7 Favorite Black Female Performances
by Shamika Sanders
02.08.17
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Celeb Pics of the Week 1/28 – 2/3:…

Check out what some of your faves were up to this week!
by Sonya Eskridge
02.04.17
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Black Hollywood Now: Black Film, By The Numbers

 
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02.08.17
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The Nominees Are In: Denzel Washington, Viola Davis…

Announcements broke from normal tradition as the names were announced via live feed broadcasted on the morning news shows such…
by NewsOne Staff
01.24.17
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Celeb Pics Of The Week 1/14 – 1/20:…

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01.21.17
Viola Davis Honored With Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Viola Davis Lights Up The Hollywood Walk Of…

The "Fences" actress received the first star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2017 alongside her beaming husband and…
by NewsOne Staff
01.06.17
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100 Magazine Covers Featuring Black Excellence In 2016

Check out lots of melanin magic. You won't want to stop clicking through this fashion and style!
by Danielle James
12.27.16
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Watch Portions Of The NewsOne Now ‘Fences’ Movie…

Fences starring Denzel Washington and Viola Davis premieres in theaters nationwide on Christmas day.
by NewsOne Now
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