Based on a true story, American Fighter starring George Kosturos showcases far beyond the world of underground fighting in this young man's life.
Disney has announced that the Jungle Cruise attraction at Disneyland and Walt Disney World will be updated to better "reflect and value the diversity of the world around us."
The Ellen DeGeneres Show is facing an internal investigation after allegations of unacceptable workplace practices, including racism and intimidation. As reported by Variety, a memo from Warner Bros. Television and the show’s producer Telepictures was sent to the show’s staff last week informing them that Warner and a third party would be interviewing current and former employees about the allegations. [caption id="attachment_798934" align="alignright" width="360"] Image via Sony Pictures Television[/caption] Specifically, the memo mentions reports that were detailed in articles by Buzzfeed and Variety earlier this year. Buzzfeed detailed accounts of racist behavior, as well …
Idris Elba feels strongly about how to handle material that may be seen as offensive today.
As thousands of people across the country continue to march and protest against brutal, systemic police violence that disproportionately targets Black people and people of color, Sesame Street and CNN are hosting a town hall about racism. Titled Coming Together: Standing Up to Racism. A CNN/Sesame Street Town Hall for Kids and Families, the hour-long special will feature CNN personalities Van Jones and Erica Hill moderating (with Big Bird) as other Sesame Street characters and qualified experts answer questions submitted by families. [caption id="attachment_901484" align="alignright" width="360"] Image via CNN[/caption] CNN is doing the nation …
Warner Bros. has wisely made Destin Daniel Cretton's 2019 drama Just Mercy available as a free rental throughout the month of June. Based on the book by civil rights attorney Bryan Stevenson, the story follows Stevenson (Michael B. Jordan) as he works to free Walter McMillian (Jamie Foxx) from death row after being wrongfully convicted of murder. In a statement, Warner Bros. said: “We believe in the power of story. Our film ‘Just Mercy,’ based on the life work of civil rights attorney Bryan Stevenson, is one resource we can humbly offer to those who are interested in learning …
Atlanta is a bustling, cosmopolitan city with an ugly past it must account for. Atlanta's Missing and Murdered: Lost Children recounts the city's horrid history with a string of child murders from 1979-1981. It's been 41 years since the first victim, Edward Smith, was murdered. He is the first of 30 victims in a spree that spans across 23 months and ravaged Atlanta's poorest neighborhoods. Wayne Williams is still in prison, but only for two murders. There are 28 others and no one to answer for them. This is why Atlanta mayor, Keisha Lance Bottoms, …
The Bachelor's Sydney Hightower responded to claims from a Twitter troll that she lied about her past experience with racism and bullying.
Star of Marvel's upcoming Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Simu Liu speaks out on Twitter against racist remarks by SNL's Shane Gillis.
New Saturday Night Live cast member Shane Gillis responds to accusations of racism after videos surfaced of his past offensive language.
Denise Richards accuses Camille Grammer of making racist remarks that weren't aired during the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills reunion show.
The first trailer for Universal Pictures' Queen & Slim is here, and it's sure to inspire some lively discussion ahead of the film's release this November. Joining a legacy of films such as Bonnie and Clyde and Thelma & Louise, Queen & Slim is described as "a powerful, consciousness-raising love story that confronts the staggering human toll of racism and the life-shattering price of violence." Writer Lena Waithe (The Chi) wrote the script based on an original idea by bestselling author James Frey (A Million Little Pieces, Katerina). The feature-film directorial debut from Melina Matsoukas (…
Ousted houseguest Ovi Kabir gets candid about his thoughts on whether racism was a factor in his elimination from season 21 of Big Brother.
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