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Ava DuVernay Shared Her ‘Origin’ Inspiration At Packed MoMa Event
Ava DuVernay screened her latest film, Origin, at the Museum of Modern Arts’s (MoMa) Education and Research Center for members of the Black Arts Council...
Director Lisa Cortés Explores The Power Of Imagination Through Her Work
Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Lisa Cortés is a true storyteller. Throughout her career, she has been herald for creating content that challenged the status quo, and...
WATCH: How Working On ‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan’ Helped MeKai Curtis Develop His Craft
The third season of Power Book III: Raising Kanan continues to tell the origin story of Kanan Stark, played by the up-and-coming actor MeKaiCurtis. Originally...
WATCH: Joey Bada$$ Speaks On The Power Of Forgiveness
Joey Badda$$, who plays “Unique” on Power Book III: Raising Kanan, sat down with ESSENCE to celebrate the third season of the hit drama series...
WATCH: Patina Miller On How Motherhood Prepared Her For ‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan’
Season 3 of Power Book III: Raising Kanan continues to tell the origin story of Kanan Stark (MeKai Curtis), originally played by 50 Cent in...
Harlem Studio Museum Celebrates Its Future At Renaissance Hotel
Studio Museum in Harlem hosted a launch party to celebrate their new brand identity at The Renaissance New York in Harlem on November 30. The...
WATCH: Eddie Murphy, Tracee Ellis Ross And Reginald Hudlin Discuss Holiday Film, ‘Candy Cane Lane’
Released on December 1, Candy Cane Lane is a family comedy that everyone can enjoy. It tells the story of Chris—played by the legendary Eddie...
ESPN Announces New ‘30 For 30’ Film, ‘The Minister Of Defense’
Today, ESPN announced the debut of the next installment in the Peabody and Emmy award-winning 30 for 30 series, THE MINISTER OF DEFENSE on December...
WATCH: ‘High On The Hog’ Tells The Untold Story On How Blacks Shaped America’s Kitchen
High on the Hog returns for a second season to celebrate the influence, resilience, and innovation of African-American food. Following the award-winning first season that...
WATCH: Swizz Beatz And Nasir Dean Discuss New Series, ‘Drive With Swizz Beatz’
Throughout the years, hip-hop icon Swizz Beatz has become a true renaissance man. From his music, to art collecting with his wife Alicia Keys, to...