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Zendaya, currently riding high, has expressed a strong desire to collaborate with director Ryan Coogler, citing his impactful film 'Fruitvale Station' and their shared Oakland roots. Despite a packed 2026 schedule featuring 'Spider-Man', 'The Odyssey', and 'Dune: Part Three', the 'Euphoria' star is actively pursuing this artistic ambition, highlighting her commitment to diverse and challenging roles.

Hailee Steinfeld missed the 2026 Oscars ceremony as she is expecting her first child. She sent a message of pride to her 'Sinners' castmates after their film received five nominations. The movie, starring Michael B. Jordan, was recognized for its vampire story. Steinfeld praised her co-stars, wishing them well from home. Her absence highlighted a personal milestone alongside professional success.

Michael B. Jordan's Best Actor Oscar for 'Sinners' marks a career high, cementing his partnership with Ryan Coogler. The film's success, with four Academy Awards, highlights Jordan's artistic growth. Looking ahead, Jordan is set to star in Netflix's 'Swapped', direct and star in 'The Thomas Crown Affair', play Rico Tubbs in 'Miami Vice', and return for 'Creed IV'.

Director Ryan Coogler's horror film 'Sinners,' a 2026 Oscar sensation, was secretly codenamed 'Grilled Cheese' for its simple, gritty appeal. This genre-bending movie, set in jim crow-era Mississippi, blends blues, Black culture, and a unique take on vampires. It garnered 16 Oscar nominations, winning four, including Best Actor for Michael B. Jordan and Best Cinematography for Autumn Durald Arkapaw.

The 57th NAACP Image Awards celebrated Black excellence, with Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners' dominating film and Quinta Brunson's 'Abbott Elementary' leading TV comedy. Kendrick Lamar and Cardi B shone in music, while digital creators and authors also received accolades. The event highlighted powerful storytelling and resilience.

During a televised town hall in New Hampshire on Tuesday night, when asked about Nikki Haley's statement earlier in the day that "America has never been a racist country," Ron DeSantis, the Governor of Florida, chose not to directly criticize his rival. Instead, he opted to address the question by stating that America is not presently a racist country. DeSantis alluded vaguely to challenges in the nation's history, suggesting that the United States has overcome certain issues from its past.

Major League Baseball (MLB) is elevating the Negro Leagues of 1920 through 1948 to "Major League" status, MLB Commissioner Robert Manfred said Wednesday, calling the move a correction of "a longtime oversight."

PUNE: The city has approximately 25,000 people afflicted with schizophrenia while medical facilities available in the city cater to approximately 6,000 schizophrenics.

Jennifer Aniston, at 57, has navigated a storied romantic life, from early flings with Adam Duritz and Tate Donovan to her iconic marriage with Brad Pitt. After high-profile splits, she found love again with Justin Theroux, eventually divorcing amicably. Now, Aniston appears to have found lasting happiness with hypnotherapist Jim Curtis, showcasing resilience and a focus on personal growth.

The 'Black Belt' region in the Southern United States is significant historically, geologically, and socio-politically. Known for its fertile black soil and plantation economy, it is also symbolic of racial segregation and the legacy of slavery, with ongoing socioeconomic challenges rooted in this past.

US Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi has met with Ukraine’s President during a visit to the country’s embattled capital, Kyiv. Footage released early Sunday by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s office showed Pelosi in Kyiv with a Congressional delegation including representatives Jason Crow, Jim McGovern and Adam Schiff. The visit was not previously announced.

Delroy Lindo, known for his roles in 'Unprisoned' and 'The Harder They Fall,' has joined Michael B. Jordan in an untitled supernatural horror thriller directed by Ryan Coogler for Warner Bros. The project, set in the jim crow-era South, may incorporate vampires and Southern supernatural traditions, with Jordan potentially portraying twin brothers. Lindo's role includes a musical element. The film, scheduled for a March 7, 2025 release and Imax presentation, is gearing up for filming in New Orleans this spring. Coogler wrote the script and produces via Proximity Media, with Zinzi Coogler and Sev Ohanian also producing. Lindo earned acclaim for his performance in Spike Lee's 'Da 5 Bloods' and made a cameo in 'The Harder They Fall.' He's recognized for supporting roles in films like 'Malcolm X' and 'Gone in 60 Seconds'. Lindo stars opposite Kerry Washington in 'Unprisoned', currently filming its second season for Hulu.

Before he returns to cyborg duty in Terminator 3, Arnold Schwarzenegger is circling the black comedy Ump, a film that is coming together quickly at MGM.

Before he returns to cyborg duty in Terminator 3, Arnold Schwarzenegger is circling the black comedy Ump, a film that is coming together quickly at MGM.

Laxmi is the Rosa Parks of India as November 24 incident in Guwahati proved to be a turning point for the Adivasi community, claimed Salkhan Murmu, national president of Jharkhand Disom Party.

Malcolm X, born into poverty and violence, became a prominent figure in the Nation of Islam, advocating for Black empowerment and self-defense against racial injustice. His pilgrimage to Mecca led to a transformation, embracing a more inclusive vision. Despite his assassination, Malcolm X's legacy continues to resonate, inspiring movements for social justice and equality.

Wunmi Mosaku found profound personal growth portraying Annie, a spiritual healer in the jim crow South. She confronted biases and embraced her femininity, calling the challenging role the best of her career. Mosaku views acting as therapy, using her own experiences, including motherhood, to connect with characters and explore ancestral wisdom.

Viola Davis looks back on 'The Help' as a "missed opportunity".

The fourth season of "Genius" series, titled "Genius: MLK/X," is set to premiere on February 1, 2024. The season will focus on the lives of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X during the Civil Rights Movement in the US. The series will explore their formative years and how they shaped their identities and became leaders in their respective movements. The season will consist of eight episodes and will feature Kelvin Harrison Jr. as King and Aaron Pierre as X. The series is produced by 20th Television.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the untitled film, which was recently acquired by Warner Bros. after a fierce bidding war, is scheduled to hit theaters on March 7, 2025. Production for the mysterious project will commence in New Orleans next month, with plans for an IMAX release.

Michael B. Jordan's 'Sinners,' a supernatural horror set in 1932 Mississippi, is heading to Max on July 4, 2025. Released theatrically on April 18, 2025, the film grossed over $362 million worldwide. The movie follows twin brothers returning to their hometown, facing vampires and disrupting their plans to start a juke joint.

A Harvard University course on black women in politics highlights liberal figures like Michelle Obama and Kamala Harris but excludes prominent conservative women such as Zora Neale Hurston and Condoleezza Rice. Critics, including Project 21 ambassador Brenda Thiam, argue this omission creates a biased view and calls for a more balanced syllabus that includes conservative black women’s contributions. The course covers race, gender, law, and activism, focusing mainly on left-wing perspectives.

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a towering figure of the American civil rights movement and two-time presidential candidate, has died aged 84. Rising from the segregated South to national politics, he spent decades campaigning for racial and economic justice. Admired and controversial in equal measure, Jackson’s legacy spans activism, electoral politics and diplomacy, shaping modern Democratic coalition-building in the United States.

From “White Fragility” to “The New jim crow,” literature about the history of racial discrimination in the United States is selling out as white Americans seek to educate themselves as nationwide protests grow over the killing of unarmed black people.

Michael B. Jordan stars in 'Sinners', a horror thriller directed by Ryan Coogler, set in the 1930s jim crow South. Currently playing in theaters, the film combines gothic horror with racial history, utilizing 65mm film and IMAX for an immersive experience. A streaming release on Max is expected later in 2025, after its theatrical run.

Pop icon Beyoncé supported Kamala Harris at a Houston rally, focusing on abortion rights, voter importance, and her vision for a united world. Beyoncé, accompanied by Kelly Rowland, endorsed Harris, who uses her song 'Freedom' as a campaign anthem, highlighting Texas' strict abortion laws and the urgency of voting.