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RuPaul Charles is already an LGBTQ icon, the most famous drag queen on the planet and executive producer of a global reality TV empire, but he can now add another crown to the list of honors he has received. With a record-breaking 11 Emmy wins, the latest of which occurred…
During a panel discussion Friday at the Television Critics Association Press Tour, rapper and producer 50 Cent said that the popular Starz series “Power” has been overlooked for an Emmy because of its predominantly Black cast, according to the Associated Press. “I like to say it’s racial. That’s the easy…
For many Black women, hair is tied to identity. Award-winning screenwriter and actress Lena Waithe said queer stereotypes prevented her from cutting her hair, until now. “I felt like I was holding onto a piece of femininity that would make the world feel comfortable with who I am,” Waithe said…
By Sheryl Estrada Viola Davis at the 67th Annual Emmy Awards. Photo via YouTube. Actress Viola Davis, who was nominated for an Academy Award in 2009, has been candid about the challenges women face in the industry including ageism and scrutiny over body image. For example, a study published in…
By Sheryl Estrada Actresses Viola Davis and Taraji P. Henson. Photos by Shutterstock. Viola Davis and Taraji P. Henson have made history in Hollywood. The 67th Primetime Emmy Awards nominations were announced Thursday, and it is the first time two black actressesearned an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in…
