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The 25 Best Black Movies of the 21st Century, Ranked
From 'Selma' to 'Sinners,' these are the best Black films of the 21st century.
Coretta Scott King Investigates MLK’s Murder in ‘King vs. The United States of America’
The new documentary is being developed by Byron Allen and Ava DuVernay, with release details still forthcoming.
Emma Stone, Ayo Edebiri, and Mark Ruffalo Among 1200 to Pledge Boycott of Israeli Film Institutions
Israel's military campaign has led to the death of over 64,000 Palestinians.

Oprah Winfrey Throws Gayle King Surprise 70th Birthday Party
Winfrey celebrated her best friend's milestone with a star-studded birthday bash, attended by everyone from Tina Knowles to Robert De Niro.

11 Black Directors Changing the Game in Hollywood
From A.V. Rockwell to Ryan Coogler, meet the Black directors shaking up the industry.

What to Watch This Week: 'X,' Deep Water,' 'DMZ,' 'Alice' and More
Our picks for the best new movies & shows for March 18-19. A24's new horror film 'X,' the erotic thriller 'Deep Water,' Keke Palmer's 'Alice' and more.

Watch the Trailer for HBO Max's 'DMZ' Limited Series Starring Rosario Dawson
HBO on Monday released the first official trailer for 'DMZ,' a new HBO Max limited series starring Rosario Dawson, Benjamin Bratt, Hoon Lee, and others.

'This Is Real': "Definition Please' Star Ritesh Rajan Reflects on the Dramedy's Journey
'Definition Please' star Ritesh Rajan speaks on working with Sujata Day, the film's journey from the festivals to Netflix, and what's next for him as a creator.

Colin Kaepernick's Netflix Show 'Colin in Black and White' Compares the NFL to Slavery
In Colin Kaepernick and Ava DuVernay's new documentary, 'Colin in Black and White,' the ex-NFL player compares being in the league to being a slave.

Watch the First Look of The CW's New DC Show 'Naomi' From Ava DuVernay
Warner Bros. TV and DC have shared the first look for the new CW show 'Naomi,' which features a comic book-loving teen who discovers her powers.

Watch the First Trailer for Colin Kaepernick and Ava DuVernay's Netflix Series 'Colin in Black and White'
Netflix has dropped off the first official trailer for Colin Kaepernick and Ava DuVernay's forthcoming show 'Colin in Black and White.' Watch it here.

Here's Your First Look at 'Colin in Black & White,' Colin Kaepernick and Ava DuVernay's Netflix Series
Here is your first look at 'Colin in Black & White,' Netflix's upcoming series on Colin Kaepernick, from the football star and Ava DuVernay.

Winners for 25th Annual Webby Awards Announced
Among the highlights from the 2021 winners class is the inaugural Webby Anthem Award, which went to Pharrell Williams for his racial equity work.

'It's Just a Different World': 'Aretha' Star Omar J. Dorsey Has Been Working Through the Pandemic
Actor Omar J Dorsey talks working on 'Queen Sugar' Season 5 and 'Aretha' during the pandemic, learning from Ava DuVernay, and the upcoming 'Halloween Kills'.

Warner Bros. Shelves Ava DuVernay’s 'New Gods' and James Wan’s 'The Trench'
Warner Bros. is reportedly moving off of upcoming DC-related projects from Ava DuVernay and James Wan, while also leaving the door open for a possible return.

Production For Colin Kaepernick's New Netflix Series Reportedly Threatened by Proud Boys
The production for Colin Kaepernick’s upcoming Netflix series took extra security measures after it was reportedly threatened by the Proud Boys.

The CW Orders Pilots for Ava DuVernay Superhero Series, ‘Powerpuff Girls’ Reboot
The CW announced pilots of several new shows including a new Ava DuVernay-helmed superhero show and a live-action reboot of ‘The Powerpuff Girls.'

Here's Who's Playing a Young Colin Kaepernick in New Netflix Series
'Colin in Black & White' was created by Kaepernick and Ava DuVernay, who will direct the limited scripted series' first episode. Catch it on Netflix soon.