Before the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures opened its doors in 2021, even senior staffers were surprised by the depth of Black film history that dwelt in its archives. Looking through the film posters and memorabilia from race movies of the early 20th century, co-curator Doris Berger found herself amazed and chagrined. She had stumbled on a treasure trove and heritage she knew little about.
Berger is not alone and her experience isn’t surprising. The foundational titles most of us know and gravitate to first when we think of Black film tend to be the earnest classics of the 1960s, the blaxploitation movies of the 1970s, and the indie Black cinema of the 1980s and 1990s.
In those archives, Dr. Berger recognized a rich history screaming out for greater attention. The result was an exhibition, conceived and produced in partnership with National Museum of African American History and Culture film and photography curator Dr.
Berger is not alone and her experience isn’t surprising. The foundational titles most of us know and gravitate to first when we think of Black film tend to be the earnest classics of the 1960s, the blaxploitation movies of the 1970s, and the indie Black cinema of the 1980s and 1990s.
In those archives, Dr. Berger recognized a rich history screaming out for greater attention. The result was an exhibition, conceived and produced in partnership with National Museum of African American History and Culture film and photography curator Dr.
- 2/26/2024
- by Carole V. Bell
- Indiewire
Florida Department of Education officials repeatedly diminished the impact of slavery on African Americans in their review of a proposed Advanced Placement African American Studies course, according to a report from the Miami Herald.
In January, Florida blocked the College Board from testing a pilot Advanced Placement African American Studies (Apaas) curriculum in the state, claiming that the proposed curriculum violated provisions in Governor Ron DeSantis’ “Stop Woke” Act. The law signed in 2022 effectively prohibits instruction on race relations or diversity that imply a person’s “status as either privileged...
In January, Florida blocked the College Board from testing a pilot Advanced Placement African American Studies (Apaas) curriculum in the state, claiming that the proposed curriculum violated provisions in Governor Ron DeSantis’ “Stop Woke” Act. The law signed in 2022 effectively prohibits instruction on race relations or diversity that imply a person’s “status as either privileged...
- 8/29/2023
- by Nikki McCann Ramirez
- Rollingstone.com
Pharell Williams is 37 years old today. Voted The Best Dressed Man in the World by Esquire in 2005, Williams is one half of The Neptunes, one of the biggest music producing teams working today, working with some of the world’s most popular musicians. His music has appeared on the soundtracks to numerous TV shows and films. He’ll be both co-producing (along with Brian Grazer) and co-starring in a film titled Zoom, currently listed as “In Development.” This would be his feature-film acting debut. In the film, a troubled West Virginia youth attends a music academy and finds his voice and a place in the world.
Former Secretary Of State (under George W. Bush), Colin Powell, is 73 years old today. He was the first African-American to hold that position. The distinguished gentleman has never done any acting, but he’s played himself in various films (documentaries & fiction) and TV shows.
Former Secretary Of State (under George W. Bush), Colin Powell, is 73 years old today. He was the first African-American to hold that position. The distinguished gentleman has never done any acting, but he’s played himself in various films (documentaries & fiction) and TV shows.
- 4/5/2010
- by Tambay
- ShadowAndAct
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