Clarence Avant, Quiet Force in Black Entertainment, Dies at 92
Behind the scenes, he furthered the careers of numerous entertainers, as well as some athletes and politicians.
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‘Sound of the Police’ Review: The Silence and the Fury
This documentary dives into the nation’s outrageous history of the policing of Black citizens by touching on the 2022 killing of Amir Locke.
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How Hip-Hop Conquered the World
Fifty years ago, a party in the Bronx jumpstarted an essential American artform. For decades the genre has thrived by explaining the country to itself.
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Justin Simien on Releasing ‘Haunted Mansion’ in the Midst of a Strike
The director found himself alone on the promotional tour because his stars couldn’t take part. Still, as a writer, he’s made connections on the picket line.