During the Oscars telecast, black actors and artists will be in Flint, MI raising money for residents who have been afflicted by the water crisis.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has unveiled new plans to increase diversity among the Academy's membership.

Legendary rock star David Bowie has died. He was 69 years old.

Black directors are winning in Hollywood right now! First Ryan Coogler was tapped to direct "Black Panther" now Ava DuVernay direct the next installment in the 'Star Wars' franchise.

Forget Tickle Me Elmo and Cabbage Patch dolls. The Ava Duvernay Barbie doll is the hottest toy in existence at the moment. Everyone wanted to get their hands on an Ava Barbie this week. But if you didn’t click through to “Submit Order” button online quick enough, you’re out of luck for now. According to […]

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You're never too old to put this on your Christmas list.

Following the $40 million opening weekend of 'Creed' Marvel Studio's wasted no time calling Ryan Coogler to direct 'Black Panther'

Ava DuVernay is about to break the internet with her stunning cover of Elle Magazine. The publication recognized her as one of the “most important directors of her generation.” Inside the publication, the Golden Globe nominee talks about her upcoming documentary, Venus vs. Venus which chronicles the rise of fellow Compton native, Venus Williams. Beyond […]

Oprah Winfrey isn’t afraid to share her failures and her missteps. After having the #1 daytime talk show for 25 years, she soon learned her audience for OWN was vastly different. Lady O. is on the cover of Variety magazine and she reflects on the five years of ups and downs that have come from […]

Ava DuVernay confirmed earlier this month that she would not be directing Marvel’s Black Panther film adaptation, despite reports. She detailed why she wouldn’t be even…

Black women succeed. And sometimes that success causes white tears.

The rumors can be put to rest: Ava Duvernay has said 'no' to the project.