Viola Davis
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Black TV and Films To Watch for Memorial Day Weekend
Need something to watch over the weekend? From historical movies to our favorite comedies, we got you covered.
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Why Netflix’s ‘Forever’ Might Be the Best Black Love Story Ever Set to Screen
Mara Brock Akil’s adaptation of the classic 1975 Judy Blume novel hits like a breath of fresh air.
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Inside Sidney Poitier and Diahann Carroll’s Steamy, Messy Nine-Year Love Affair
The groundbreaking actors had a love affair that would ultimately tear their families apart.
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Wait…Viola Davis Made Anthony Anderson Call Her What on the Set of the New Film ‘G20’??
EXCLUSIVE: Anderson and Davis spoke exclusively to The Root at the L.A. premiere of their new film which is available to stream now on Prime Video.
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Grab Tissues: Viola Davis Just Made This Heartbreaking Admission About Her Biggest Chadwick Boseman Regret
Davis, who starred alongside Boseman in one of last projects before his death in 2020, is revealing her biggest regret when it comes to the late actor.
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Check Out These Books With Strong Black Female Characters During This Women’s History Month
From memoirs to sci-fi and historical fiction, we've rounded up our favorite books that feature strong Black women.
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Jamie Foxx Goes Off On Folks Trying to Erase Black History Amid Anti-DEI Push
The veteran actor spoke out on the importance of celebrating the culture and our contributions ahead of his new documentary, 'Number One on the Call Sheet.'
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Black Folks React to Sheryl Lee Ralph Saying the Fastest Way for Actresses to Win Oscars Is By ‘Selling Sex!’ Internet Sounds Off
The veteran star shocked social media with her take. But she just might have a point.
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It’s Been 10 Years Since #OscarsSoWhite. Have We Truly Seen Change in Hollywood?
In the decade since the viral movement began, has the film industry done enough or is there still more work to do?
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What Happened to the Careers of These Black Oscar Winners?
Winning an Oscar has the potential to make or break an actor's career. Now, we're looking deeper into their stories.