Horror movie actor says Black absence in Hollywood a real fright
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer Shawn Michael Howard grateful for opportunities despite racism Blacks are still underutilized in film and...
Read moreNew beginning for Miss Black Minnesota USA Scholarship Pageant
By Donald W.R. Allen, II Contributing Writer The 2011 Miss Black Minnesota USA Scholarship Pageant seeks to re-establish its longtime...
Read moreLocally made horror film is Black — in front of and behind the camera
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer The Inheritance has African American cast, director, producer Too often a Black person is the...
Read moreNight Catches Us: Film captures Philly in Black Power 1970s
By Donavee Chappell Contributing Writer Tanya Hamilton’s new film Night Catches Us has won honors for the writer/director before it...
Read moreLocal scholar reveals ‘hidden truth’ of Haiti
By Dwight Hobbes Contributing Writer Mahmoud El-Kati’s Haiti: The Hidden Truth (Papyrus Publishing Inc.) begins on a faltering note before...
Read moreLocal filmmakers showcased at Black film festival
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer Local Black auteurs are actively seeking their place as independent filmmakers, following the cinematic path...
Read moreRegina Marie Williams: Actress earns accolades for hard work on the local stage
By Dwight Hobbes Contributing Writer Regina Marie Williams’ ascent to prominence in Twin Cities theater has been one of peerless...
Read moreJazz artists among Prince’s favorites in upcoming tour
He didn’t reveal tour itinerary details at the press conference. Yet, by now you know what time it is. Prince...
Read moreWaiting for “Superman” details the mis-education of the nation
By Donavee Chappell Originally posted 10/21/2010 The Mis-education of the Negro by Carter G. Woodson, first published in 1933, explained...
Read moreLocal singers give tribute to soul legends
By Vickie Evans-Nash Contributing Writer In the summer of 2005, R&B artist Luther Vandross, most remembered for his uniquely soulful...
Read moreFestival calls for Black audiences to see Black films
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer ‘Ultimate goal is to be premier film festival in Midwest’ pledges founder Since its founding...
Read moreSpalding, Moran lead jazz to a new era
Onward they go. In the pursuit of musical excellence, there are many major players within our realm. So far, jazz...
Read moreSomalia refugee rapper is wavin’ his flag
K’naan carries the banner for multiple cultures in his music Somalia: The name alone conjures up images of unbridled destruction,...
Read moreSpalding, Moran lead jazz to a new era
Onward they go. In the pursuit of musical excellence, there are many major players within our realm. So far, jazz...
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