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Top 5 Modern Stereotypes for Black Actors in Mainstream CinemaIn the past, African American actors were cast in primarily demeaning roles. But it seems that there is a whole new set of stereotypical characters black actors are asked to play... -
Tyler Perry is Bringing Black Folk Back to Movie TheatersWith movies like his new flick, "Why did I Get Married," Tyler Perry is bringing the black audience back to the movie theaters!
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The Frog Princess: Disney's The First Black Princess is Long Overdue, But.....Disney is working on "The Frog Princess," a new animated film featuring the first black princess. Its set to release in 2009. While this is good news, why did it take so long for them to do this in the first place? -
Black on Black Crime: The New VersionWhy can't we all just get along? Supporting each other seems easier said than done. -
Black History Month: A New Journey BeginsFebruary is Black History Month, a time to reflect on the past struggles of black people and to embrace their heritage and accomplishments. The following poem is just a glimpse of black history. -
Ten of Hollywood's Hottest Black British CelebritiesThere are a lot more black British celebrities in Hollywood than people realize. See how many of these hot stars you recognize! -
Actors with an Axe to GrindWhat happens when actors swap their scripts and wigs for guitars and microphones? You get some of the quirkiest, boldest, and most successful musical acts around.
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Movies and Television for Black People: Do Black People like Them?A question about entertainment, mainly comedy, marketed to black people.
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10 Great Movies for Black History MonthLooking for great movies to watch for black history month? From historical Academy Award winning performances to movies about black Americans making a difference, the movies here are a great way to celebrate black history month
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Faded Glory: Oscar Micheaux and Black Pre-War CinemaThis valuable retrospective highlights an often neglected area of American film history: the work of independent black filmmakers from the first half of the 20th century.
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Black History MonthA brief look at Black History Month.
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Black Women Writers and Singers of the Avant-Garde and Civil Rights Movement1960s and 1970s America. The Civil Rights, Free Speech, Women's Liberation and Gay Rights Movements.This twenty year span in American history served as the perfect time for the voices of black women to let their voices be heard by the dominant culture.
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The Best 90's Black FilmsThe 90's were a booming time for Black film. This is the decade that Black movies began to reach their peak and get more recognition.
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Must See or Must See Again Black 80's FilmsSome of the most excellent movies during the 80's were Black comedy, drama, and action films. Here is a list of the best 80's Black Films that are definitely must-sees or must see again. -
From the Birth of a Nation to Blaxploitation: Film History of the Brutal Black BuckOf all the stereotypes broadcasted by Hollywood, the Brutal Black Buck is the most controversial.
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BET's Downfall, Why Black Entertainment Television Isn't so EntertainingWith many Black audiences looking for positive images on the most popular networks, it seems BET has been the biggest drawback since wanting to find these positive images.
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Color Complexes in the Black CommunityThis article details the mirco-racism that occurs within the black community in regards to darker or lighter skin
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It is Time to Celebrate Black History Month in February of 2010The 2010 Black History Month is upon us and now is the time in which we focus on specific black men and women who have left legacies. -
Musicians and Singers Who Became Successful Hollywood ActorsWill Smith and Elvis are two of the biggest musician/singers turned actors. Here's the lowdown on more like Sting and Frank Sinatra, who sang for their supper and then acted for it as well.
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The Top Ten Actors of the Last Twenty YearsLots of great actors have struck Hollywood gold over the last twenty years, here is my top ten list:
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Best Black & White Television Series Still Popular TodayTelevision has undergone major evolution from small black and white TV sets with only mono sound. We now have huge flat screens with high definition and 5.1 surround sound, but many old black and white shows still play as great.
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Nobody Cares About Herpes Anymore; Even If Half of Young Black Women Do Have it People Still Do Not Care .they say that half of all black women have herpes, which is alarming and people do not want to hear that, but in general people do not care about this disease
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Big Actors, Little MoviesFind out about some movies that you may have missed starring your favorite actors! Johnny Depp, Meryl Streep, Kate Winslet, Will Smith, Susan Sarandon, Steve Martin and Bette Midler are featured.
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Top Ten Most Powerful Movie ActorsForbes.com publishes its lists of billionaires, top actors, top actresses, top newcomers and top musicians in June each year. Here is a summary of thier list of most powerful movie actors for 2011.
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Black Popular Culture and Its MessagesThe messages sent through music are constantly changing to reflect the social and cultural values of the times. Black musical expression needs to be mindful of the social dynamics within which it operates and the strong influence it has on our youth.
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Free, Printable Black History Month Coloring PagesUse the free, printable Black History Month coloring pages to celebrate those who have made history in their own right.
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A Short History of Black FilmThe black film industry was created in 1912 to serve audiences abandoned by Hollywood. Pioneering artists paved the way for the gradual acceptance of black film and lead directly to the success of many of today's artists and filmmakers.
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Natalie Portman's "Black Swan" Body Double Says Filmmakers LiedSarah Lane, the dance body double in "Black Swan" is claiming she did most of the dancing in movie, not Portman -
Kudos to Natalie Portman for Her Lovely Dancing in Black SwanI expected to see ballet dancing and a good character study when I went to see Black Swan. I didn't know it was billed as a thriller. I soon realized that in spite of Natalie Portman, the movie was a cheap-thrills horror flick.
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2011 Independent Spirit Awards Winners: "Black Swan," Natalie Portman, James Franco Top the ListThe Best Feature award went to the dark psychological thriller "Black Swan." Natalie Portman, who has already won the Golden Globe and the Screen Actors Guild award for her lead role in the movie, continued her win streak by winning the...
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Famous Cat Actors: The Top FiveYou've come to love those certain feline actors in movies and on TV over the years. Here now is a list of the top 5 cat actors who have certainly stole the show from their human counterparts. Find out who these cats & and what role they played. -
Thespian Actors and Graduates of the Negro Ensemble CompanyYou may have not heard of The Negro Ensemble Company, but chances are you've heard of the 10 graduates from America's Legendary Black Theater Company. -
Young Black CreativityAn overview of celebrating youth black creativity. Our children need to inspirations and need to be praised for their own wonderful skills that often get overlooked.
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Top Ten Young Hollywood Male ActorsThe Hollywood actors featured on this list have careers that spans one or more decades. They are respectfully referred to as the Bronze to the Golden Elite actors whose careers span over three decades and the Silver level actors whose careers span ... -
Top Hollywood Actors Who Are Also Real Life Martial ArtistsThere are martial artists who become actors. Then there are actors who were marital artists all along. Here are some who studied Karate & Kung-Fu & are real life martial artists. -
Queens College Salutes Black History MonthHaving attended Queens College for awhile now, both as an undergrad and now as a grad student, I've come to know a lot about the college and its annual salute to Black History Month. -
Celebrating Black History Month in PennsylvaniaFebruary marks the beginning of Black History Month, an annual celebration that has existed since 1926. But what are the origins of Black History Month? -
Hollywood Film Effects: Creating a Black and White FilmScreening your film in black and white is a double edged sword, though, and film audiences will want to know that there is a good reason for the black and white usage. -
Hollywood Madman Black Book RevealedHollywood Madam black book that appears to be packed with A List celebrity clientele has revealed a number of very known Hollywood actors. -
Why Are White Actors Playing Black Characters?There have been two roles lately in the entertainment world that have used non-black actors to play black charcters. Is this taking a risk? Why didn't they cast black people to play these roles?
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