Beyoncé Was Robbed! Why Black Artists Should Boycott The Grammys

The Grammy Awards, and pretty much any other “mainstream” (read white dominated) music awards show, tends to give black artists…
02.14.17
The Nominees Are In: Denzel Washington, Viola Davis Announced Among Diverse List Of Oscar Contenders

Announcements broke from normal tradition as the names were announced via live feed broadcasted on the morning news shows such…
02.01.17
The Oscars Adds Some Color To Its Voting Body

The Academy has learned its lesson, so the film organization is doing something about its glaring diversity problem. About 46…
07.01.16
Academy Working To Include More Black Actors Following #OscarsSoWhite Controversy

Two of the best actors in the biz are set to join the Academy.
11.17.16
WATCH: Chris Rock Slams Hollywood Diversity, Trolls Stacey Dash In Oscars Monologue

As host of the 88th annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles, actor Chris Rock tackled diversity in Hollywood, delivering a…
02.29.16
New Study Reveals Hollywood’s Diversity Problem Is At “Epidemic” Levels

On Tuesday's edition of NewsOne Now, Roland Martin; NPR TV Critic, Eric Deggans; Associate Editor at The Root, Danielle Belton;…
04.27.18
Black History Month: Black Movie Directors & Producers

Here, we celebrate a few of our favorite Black producers and directors who are making sure our stories are told…
06.07.16
“It’s Called Show Business, It Should Be Called Business Show:” Producer Bill Duke Breaks Down How The Business Runs

With so much attention being paid to the #OscarsSoWhite controversy and the Academy Awards, Roland Martin and NewsOne Now shifted the…
04.11.18
NEWS ROUNDUP: Janet Hubert Respects Jada Pinkett Smith Despite Oscars Feud…AND MORE

In a recent interview with The Real, Janet Hubert expressed her admiration for Jada Pinkett Smith's artistry: "I respect Jada…
02.04.16
NEWS ROUNDUP: Academy Addresses “Straight Outta Compton” Oscars Ticket Controversy, New Film Delves Into Obamas’ Romance…AND MORE

Straight Outta Compton’s Oscars snub was one of the factors that brought attention to the Academy Awards’ lack of diversity…
01.29.16
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