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Transgender activist CeCe McDonald to speak at the University of Chicago this month
Transgender activist CeCe McDonald will address racism, transphobia and incarceration faced by transgender women of color during a keynote speech at the University of Chicago on Wednesday Oct. 15. The program is hosted by the Office of LGBTQ Student Life and the Institute of Politics. It is sponsored by the Office of Multicultural […]
TV ads calling Octavia Spencer a ‘scary b**ch’ removed from L.A. buses
A series of ads advertising a new Fox television show have been removed from the L.A. transportation system. Riders became offended after seeing the ads for “Red Band Society” that depicted actress Octavia Spencer as a “scary b**ch.”
Viola Davis describes as being ‘less than classically beautiful,’ black women defend star
A highly criticized New York Times article published last week really offended a few black women. In her op-ed, Alessandra Stanley described actress Viola Davis — star of Shonda Rhimes’ new ABC show “How To Get Away With Murder”— as “less than classically beautiful.” Viola Davis had a few choice words for Stanley, saying “You may shoot […]
Video: Lupita Nyong’o’s Sesame Street appearance is a must watch
During a special guest appearance on “Sesame Street” Academy Award-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o made us all proud. During a skit with Elmo, Nyong’o talked about all of the great things about her skin.
Viola Davis sticks up for her daughter’s hair
It seems like it’s open season on natural hair, especially when it belongs to the child of a famous person. Blue Ivy has been the butt of many jokes for what critics call Jay Z and Beyonce’s “poor choice in styling.” Now, actress Viola Davis is coming under fire for choosing to keep her […]
Stars, others to honor Ruby Dee
Actress Ruby Dee, who passed away in June of this year at the age of 91, will be honored later this month in New York City.
Video: ‘Free Cece’ documentary calls attention to plight of trans, black people
Orange is the New Black star LaVerne Cox may be famous for her roles on the big screen, but the trans activist is also taking an active role in standing up for the rights of black people. Cox was so moved by the story of Cece McDonald, a transgender woman who was sentenced to time […]
Keke Palmer makes history by becoming first black Cinderella on Broadway
Keke Palmer is set to make history–again. The actress, singer and talk show host will be the first black Cinderella on Broadway when she stars in Rogers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, beginning September 9.
LaVerne Cox makes history yet again: becomes first transgender woman nominated for Emmy
Laverne Cox has just made history. Cox has become the first transgender person to be nominated for an Emmy. Cox is up for the “Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series” for her work on the Netflix hit, Orange is the New Black. The show received 12 nominations.
Zendaya Coleman exits Aaliyah biopic, film production on hold
17-year-old singer Zendaya Coleman will no longer portray late R&B singer Aaliyah in Lifetime Television’s made for TV movie. The network made the announcement via Twitter.
Tona Brown makes history by becoming first transgender African-American woman to play at Carnegie Hall
Sissieretta Jones made history in 1892 when she became the first African-American female to sing at Carnegie Hall. 122 years later, the first openly transgender African-American performer will play at the venue on June 25.
Lupita Nyong’o looks amazing on cover of ‘Vogue’
Academy award-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o’s highly anticipated Vogue cover is here; and it is stunning. The 12 Years a Slave actress is featured on the magazine’s July issue.