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Disney Signs Colin Kaepernick to First-Look Deal
The Walt Disney Company has signed a first-look deal with Colin Kaepernick and his production arm, Ra Vision Media.The partnership will focus on telling scripted and unscripted stories that explore race, social injustice and the quest for equity, and per ESPN “provide a new platform to showcase the work of Black and Brown directors and producers.” The deal encompasses multiple Disney platforms including ESPN, Hulu, Pixar and The Undefeated, the company’s website focused on sports and culture.The
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Critics suggest better anti-racism films to watch as 'The Help' tops Netflix charts
'The Help' proved controversial after its release, with even star Viola Davis criticising its portrayal of history.
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Padma Lakshmi sparks controversy with Colin Kaepernick shirt on Super Bowl Sunday: 'Just lost all respect for you'
Celebs like Padma Lakshmi and Ava DuVernay are showing support for Colin Kaepernick ahead of the Super Bowl.
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Diahann Carroll Remembered by Ava DuVernay, Kerry Washington and More: ‘One of the All-Time Greats’
Sidney Poitier, Ava DuVernay, Kerry Washington, and other celebrities are remembering Diahann Carroll, the groundbreaking star of stage and screen after her daughter announced her death after a long battle with cancer Friday. The “Julia” and “Dynasty” star was the first African American woman to star in a non-servant role in a network television series. She was 84.In a statement, Sidney Poitier — who co-starred with Carroll in “Paris Blues” — described her as a “talented, beautiful and courageou
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Donald Trump refuses to apologise to Central Park 5 in wake of Netflix show
The President had called for the return of the death penalty in ads he had bought in several newspapers following the arrest of the four black and one Hispanic teenagers.
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'When They See Us': Central Park 5 prosecutor says Netflix series is 'a complete fabrication'
Linda Fairstein has received backlash because of her role in convicting 5 teenagers of colour who were later exonerated.
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Star Wars universe confirms its first black female director
In an important step in the right direction towards more diversity, Lucasfilm has hired director Victoria Mahoney for Star Wars: Episode IX.