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Tia Mowry and Loretta Devine’s New Netflix Series Has All Black Writers!

Netflix continues to grow its network by partnering with more black creatives. The streaming giant has already secured deals with Kenya Barris and Shonda Rhimes, and most recently greenlit a new comedy called Family Reunion starring Tia Mowry-Hardict and Loretta Devine. The series, which will feature all black writers, has been picked up for a total…

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Taraji to star in “Best Of Enemies” Another Story about Black Activists Befriending White Supremacists

After playing Katherine Johnson in Oscars acclaimed Hidden Figures, Taraji P. Henson accolades make her the best candidate to headline “Best Of Enemies” in April 2019. Based on a true story, Henson will portray Ann Atwater, a mother and civil activist from Durham, North Carolina. In light of a 1971 school desegregation ruling, Atwater (Henson)…

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An Afro-Colombian Time Traveling Teen Witch?! Check Out The Trailer For Netflix’s “Siempre Bruja”

Come through with the Culture, Netflix! "After a witch time travels to avoid being burned at the stake, she must adjust to life in present-day Cartagena ... but once a witch, always a witch," states the synopsis. Netflix has a new series about an Afro-Colombian time traveling witch! Yes, you read that correctly. Siempre Bruja (Always A…

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TO FREEDOMMM: Janelle Monae Set To Star In Harriet Tubman Biopic, and More!

Don't kill us for the headline, it's all jokes. The beautifully eccentric and outstandingly talented Janelle Monae will star in a new biopic chronicling the life of Harriet Tubman. Kasi Lemmons, who is widely known for Eve's Bayou,  co-wrote the script with Gregory Allen Howard, and is also expected to direct. The biopic will be produced by Focus Features with…

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Issa Rae to Star in Paul Feig’s Romantic Comedy ‘American Princess’

Insecure star and co-creator Issa Rae is set to play the lead role in Fox's romantic comedy directed by Stella Meghie. Meghie previously directed "Everything, Everything" featuring  Amandla Steinberg. Paul Feig will produce the film with Jessie Henderson through their Fox-based Feigco Entertainment banner. Brendon O'Brien will also serve as producer. The film follows Rae as she plays…

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