Gertrude “Ma” Rainey was, without any exaggeration, an icon. This is the true story of her life: how she became the “Mother of the Blues”, to the new Netflix film about her, starring Oscar-winner Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman. Chicago, 1927. A recording session. Tensions rise between Ma Rainey, her ambitious horn player and the […]
During an interview promoting “Fences,” Denzel Washington speaks to why it was so important to have a black director for the film. Hear more from UrbanView on our app, get a free trial here https://siriusxm.us/ytTrial Conversation about social, political, and economic issues from the African American perspective. Connect with SiriusXM Online Visit the SiriusXM Website: […]
Chicago, 1927. A recording session. Tensions rise between Ma Rainey (Viola Davis), her ambitious horn player (Chadwick Boseman), and the white management determined to control the legendary “Mother of the Blues.” Based on Pulitzer Prize winner August Wilson’s play. Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, directed by George C. Wolfe. Starring Viola Davis, Chadwick Boseman, Colman Domingo, […]
#emmyawards2020 #emmyawards #theemmys Because we’re rooting for everyone Black, we’re still celebrating this year’s Emmy nominations — which were noticeably a bit different (read as: Blacker) this time around. In fact, the Television Academy noted that for the first time ever 34% of the nominations were Black actors. Shows such as A Black Lady Sketch […]
Video compilation of every single black actor ever nominated for an Oscar, including those who have won. Seemed fitting following all the #OscarsSoWhite controversy and couldn’t find a video like this on YouTube.. Enjoy! (I don’t own anything) Best Actor in a Leading Role 1958 Sidney Poitier The Defiant Ones 1963 Sidney Poitier Lilies of […]
To end off our black history month set of videos we have put together a list of some of our favourite black actors. We hope you enjoy. Please like and subscribe if you want to see more of our content in the future! #blackhistorymonth #blackactors #blackexcellence source Related Posts Top black actors | Worth Sharing […]
Chicago, 1927. A recording session. Tensions rise between Ma Rainey (Viola Davis), her ambitious horn player (Chadwick Boseman), and the white management determined to control the legendary “Mother of the Blues.” Based on Pulitzer Prize winner August Wilson’s play. Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, directed by George C. Wolfe. Starring Viola Davis, Chadwick Boseman, Colman Domingo, […]
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