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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 15 July 2020

Dr. Barbara Ann Teer (photo/National Black Theatre)

Historic theater nabs prestigious award at ceremony honoring the best in Off-Broadway

Details: Written by By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer; Published: 02 June 2020

In this June 29, 2009 file photo, Spike Lee attends a special 20th anniversary screening of his film "Do the Right Thing" in New York. (AP Photo/Peter Kramer, File)

“I've been very encouraged by the diversity of the protesters. I haven't seen this diverse protests since when I was a kid,” Spike Lee said, citing the movements of the '60s.

Details: Written by BOTWC Staff; Published: 30 April 2020

The film follows the former first lady’s journey in writing her memoir

Details: Written by Michael Hernandez, Entertainment Reporter & Texas Metro News Columnist; Published: 16 March 2020

Forest Whitaker’s character, Reverend Kennedy, gets involved when the Klan opens up a KKK museum right in the middle of town. Reverend Kennedy fights back not with hate or violence, hoping to show the Klan the error of their ways

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 27 February 2020

'Another Day' movie poster image

'Another Day' is a short film following a young Black girl's experiences navigating through Portland's predominately White schools

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 17 February 2020

The festival will be held Thursday through Sunday, February 20-23 at Harvey's Comedy Club

Details: Written by LEANNE ITALIE AP Entertainment Writer; Published: 03 February 2020

This Feb. 23, 2000 file photo shows Jennifer Lopez in a Versace jungle dress of green silk chiffon at the 42nd Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.

Lupita Nyong'o who wore a pale blue Prada dress at the Oscars in 2014 to accept her award for best supporting actress for "12 Years a Slave," was able to keep her gown, but most are expected to go back to Paris

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 29 January 2020

Three by Ten & More by S. Renee Mitchell is a series of three 10-minute plays that deals with love, history, and bullying

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 13 January 2020

“Burial of Kojo” (photo/CFAF)

The nation’s longest running film festival of its kind returns with 30 films and documentaries

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 30 December 2019

Morgan Walker (School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls play at Kansas City Repertory Theatre) plays Ericka Boafo in 'School Girls'

The play runs from January 24 through February 16, with previews beginning January 18

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