Kim Fields had “Good Times” fans feeling nostalgic on Saturday, June 12, after she wished Johnny Brown a happy birthday by sharing a throwback clip of the pair discussing previous projects they worked on together, which included “Good Times,” “House of Payne” and “Kenan and Kel.” Brown, who turned 84 on June 11, is well known for his…
“I can hear the hurt and frustration over colorism, of feeling still unseen in the feedback,” Miranda said about the film. Actor/playwright/producer Lin-Manuel Miranda’s on-screen version of In the Heights opened with a disappointing $11 million domestic box office debut. The film, based on Miranda’s first Broadway musical, was expected to earn more, as consumers…
“The racial caste system was born on this island, anti-Blackness was born on this island,” ‘Stateless’ director Michèle Stephenson tells theGrio. Stateless is one of the featured documentaries at the Tribeca Film Festival, putting a spotlight on the racism Haitians are facing in the Dominican Republic. Stateless, directed by Michèle Stephenson, is a documentary that…
Source: Kevin Dietsch / Getty Certain offenders do not qualify for retroactive re-sentencing under the First Step Act according to a new Supreme Court decision. Released Monday, the unanimous decision found the wording of the statute did not allow for the relief sought by the defendant. Under the decision, certain low-level offenders sentenced for crack-cocaine…
Judge Jackson won several GOPers’ support, making the vote 53-44, with some Republicans not taking part. Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate to fill the federal appeals court seat vacated by Attorney General Merrick Garland. Three Republicans voted for Jackson — senators Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins and Lindsey Graham, respectively…
Source: Screenshot / Twitter As the fight over voting rights continues to heat up, a new wave of freedom riders will hit the highway this month. Black Voters Matter will commemorate the sixtieth anniversary of the original Freedom Ride to raise awareness about voting rights. The bus tour and week of action kicks off June…
Source: Gary Gershoff / Getty As conversations surrounding colorism move from dinner table discussions into the mainstream, Tony-award-winning playwright Lin-Manuel Miranda was forced to face colorism accusations over his latest big-screen adaptation, “In The Heights.” Prior to the movie’s release audiences raised concern over the lack of dark-skinned actors representing Afro-Latino communities in the diverse…
“Black-ish” creator Kenya Barris has yet to make his directorial debut and already people are up in arms over the concept of his first film. Barris has joined writing and producing forces with actor Jonah Hill, famously known for his roles in “Superbad” and a remake of “22 Jump Street,” for a Netflix comedy that…
Teigen says she was “insecure, immature and in a world where I thought I needed to impress strangers.” Supermodel Chrissy Teigen issued a lengthy apology for online bullying after facing the accusations from several people. American fashion designer Michael Costello and model Courtney Stodden were among those who made the claim. Costello alleged that he…
Cassius Vaughn Hanzy allegedly shot the victim from a car after a fight over the coveted sneakers. A 16-year-old boy in Mississippi has been accused of killing another teen, reportedly a friend, over a pair of Nike Jordan sneakers. Cassius Vaughn Hanzy allegedly fired a gun from a vehicle in Gulfport several times late Saturday…
