Musician and actor Queen Latifah is in her second year of leading the Queen Collective, a talent development initiative that seeks out and supports filmmakers who are women of color. This year, after reviewing dozens of film submissions, Latifah and her team handpicked the work of three aspiring filmmakers —…
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Director Spike Lee Calling for Georgia Film Industry Boycott
Despite Georgia Democratic politician Stacey Abrams asking Hollywood to #StayAndFight in the state against the recent passing of the draconian abortion ban, Director Spike Lee is calling for Hollywood production companies to leave Georgia, according to the Associated Press. In May, Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp signed a “fetal heartbeat” bill that would…
Director, John Singleton, Taken Off Life Support, Dies at Age 51
John Singleton, the director, producer, and screenwriter behind the 1991 hit film “Boyz N the Hood” and several other movies was removed from life support on Monday by his family. The decision was made nearly two weeks after Singleton suffered a major stroke which left him in critical condition and…
Archived: Why is FBI Even Less Diverse Than 20 Years Ago Director Doesn't Know
Over time, the Federal Bureau of Investigation has become even less diverse and its own director doesn’t know why. During a speech on Wednesday, FBI Director James Comey called a decrease in diversity a “crisis” during a time when racial issues are at the forefront. “We have a crisis in…