In memory of yet another pioneer who laid the groundwork for a generation of indie filmmakers. variety.com/2024/film/obit…

Barbara O. Jones dead at 82: Was in Daughters of the Dust, Bush Mama mol.im/a/13325821 via Daily Mail Celebrity

Barbara O. Jones, who starred in Haile Gerima’s BUSH MAMA (1979) and JulieDash’s DAUGHTERS OF THE DUST (1991), has died at 82.

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Saddened by the loss of Faith Ringgold nytimes.com/2024/04/13/art…

Happy Birthday! Peace and Blessing for helping to enrich our world. ❤️

Today, we remember the life and legacy of the man, husband, father, trailblazer, prophet, and champion of justice. Thank you, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., for your sacrifice. We honor you, sir. #MLK

As we prepare to celebrate our future by honoring our legacy, seize this opportunity from 4/1 1 to 4/11 to unite 1,881 of our sisters for the Alumnae Class Giving Challenge. Show your Spelman pride by making a gift on the day dedicated to the last digit of your grad year.

ENJOY! #rondaise #raptorsinthericeland

What Were They Thinking?, by Dan Rather open.substack.com/pub/steady/p/w…

SHIRLEY is ⁦Netflix⁩ film about Shirley Chisholm. There’d be no Jesse Jackson presidential campaigns in 1980s nor President Barack Obama if Ms. Chisholm had not run in 1972. ⁦Regina King⁩ is EVERYTHING and deserves every award for performance. #WomensHistoryMonth

He was masterful... nytimes.com/2024/02/06/us/…

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We're saddened by the recent loss of these heroes in Jordan.

May we never forget their sacrifice and service.

Sending our deepest condolences to their loved ones. 🖤

At a time in American history when our most influential leaders need to stand up loudly and clearly for the rule of law, for democracy, and for decency, billionaire CEOs like Jamie Dimon are now leading the charge in the opposite direction. Be warned.

.Ava DuVernay joins us now to discuss her new film 'Origin'

“I feel like everything I’ve done before prepared me for this film,” said Ava DuVernay, writer-director of the critically acclaimed film “Origin.” “There was nothing on set where I felt like, ‘I don’t know how to shoot this scene.’ It was, ‘I got this.’” nyti.ms/3O6iFcx

Today marks the 150th anniversary of the birth of Arturo Alfonso Schomburg. Born in San Mateo de Cangrejos, Puerto Rico, his collecting, archiving, and writing of global Black history has impacted millions. Muchísimas gracias, Sr. Schomburg por todo.
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So honored to be nominated for an NAACP Image Awards® Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy! Thank you💜

It hits different when you’re recognized by your own. Proud to be a nominee for the NAACP Image Awards® for our #1619Project 6-part documentary series streaming NOW on Hulu

This makes my day! Congrats and Kudos😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 to all!