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Actress Anika Noni Rose Says Missing Aunt From Conn. Has Been Found
Anika Noni Rose’s aunt, Diane, was reported missing out of New Haven and the actress says she’s been found and is in the hospital. Police issued a Silver Alert for 70-year-old Diane Rose on Friday. She had been missing for approximately 24 hours, Rose said in a tweet on Friday afternoon. In the tweet, the actress from Bloomfield described...
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Actress Anika Noni Rose Pleads For Help Finding Missing Aunt From Connecticut
Update: Anika Noni Rose says her aunt, Diane, has been found and she is in the hospital. See the latest updates here. Anika Noni Rose’s aunt, Diane, has been reported missing out of New Haven. Police issued a Silver Alert for 70-year-old Diane Rose on Friday. She has been missing for approximately 24 hours, Rose said in a tweet. In…
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From Slavery to Hollywood, Colorism Still Grips America
The refrain from American blues singer and guitarist Big Bill Broonzy can be heard in his 1951 song “Black, Brown and White” and shed light on the widespread discrimination against Black Americans in general and darker-skinned Black people in particular. The jingle may be unfamiliar to some. But its meaning is painfully clear.
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Colorism Reveals Many Shades of Prejudice in Hollywood
The breakthrough representation of minorities in Hollywood blockbusters has ignited a frequently overlooked discussion about whether prejudice isn’t just about the color of a person’s skin, but the shade.
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Despite Frigid Cold, Balloons Fly at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Frigid temperatures and blustery winds were no match for holiday cheer as giant character balloons took to the skies, and performers on floats and marching bands made their way through New York City’s streets on Thursday for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. SpongeBob, Charlie Brown, the Grinch and other big balloons were cleared for takeoff just before the parade, although some...
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Diana Ross, John Legend Set for Macy's Thanksgiving Parade
Diana Ross, John Legend, Bad Bunny, Kane Brown and Ella Mai will be among the stars celebrating at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. Macy’s said Thursday that Martina McBride, Pentatonix, Rita Ora, Sugarland and Anika Noni Rose also will participate in the 92nd annual parade on Nov. 22. The special will air at 9 a.m. EST on...
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Amandla Stenberg Is Ready to be a Voice for Her Generation
Eighteen-year-old actress, activist and all-around talent Amandla Stenberg is OK with being considered a voice for her generation....
“I kind of accept that responsibility,” she said in a recent interview. “I realize that I have this very unique privilege of gaining this attention from a lot of people, whether it’s through the internet or through movies, and so I feel like... -
Film Academy Invites 683 New Members to Join
Six months after announcing intentions to double the number of female and minority members in its ranks by 2020, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has invited 683 new members to join the organization. The academy says its invitees are 46 percent female, 41 percent minority and represent 59 countries. Should all of the invitees accept, the new...
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Forest Whitaker and Anika Noni Rose Join ‘Roots' Remake Cast
Others in A&E Networks’ “Roots” miniseries remake cast include Anna Paquin, Jonathan Rhys Meyers and newcomer Malachi Kirby as the central figure Kunta Kinte
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‘Tonight Show': Hillary Clinton Gets Trumped by Jimmy Fallon
Jimmy Fallon plays Donald Trump, who calls Hillary Clinton to give her some advice.