Issa Rae’s upcoming HBO docuseries, Seen & Heard, explores the often-overlooked contributions of Black creators in television, featuring industry giants such as Oprah Winfrey, Tyler Perry, and Ava DuVernay.
Oprah Winfrey
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Black Women Veterans Honored in Tyler Perry’s The Six Triple Eight
Tyler Perry’s The Six Triple Eight tells the remarkable story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, the only all-Black, all-female Army unit to serve during WWII, who sorted and delivered 17 million pieces of mail in just three months.
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Remembering Nikki Giovanni: Poet of the Black Revolution and Voice of a Generation
Nikki Giovanni, a celebrated African-American poet and advocate for social justice, passed away at the age of 81, leaving behind a legacy of inspiring works that shaped the cultural and social consciousness of generations.
Posted inArts + Culture, Movies, Television
Celebrating Women’s History Month: A salute to powerful Black women in Hollywood
Highlighting Black women power players in Hollywood.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Oprah inspires Twin Cities with 2020 Vision Tour
Oprah Winfrey made her love for the Twin Cities known as she graced the stage of the Xcel Energy Center before a sold-out crowd.
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‘Three Billboards’ wins four Globes, but Oprah steals show
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri emerged the early favorite in this year’s Oscar race after taking home a quartet of trophies in the Best Picture, Actress (Frances McDormand), Supporting Actor (Sam Rockwell) and Screenplay categories at this year’s Golden Globes Awards held Sunday, Jan 7. Meanwhile, Cecil B. Demille Award-winner Oprah Winfrey emerged as the […]