African-Americans in Hollywood

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September 11, 2018

Director Barry Jenkins shares personal story about facing racism in Hollywood

Barry Jenkins appeared at the Toronto International Film Festival to promote his newest film, If Beale Street Could Talk and talk about…
December 13, 2012

Does Hollywood negatively stereotype darker-hued black women?

OPINION - In 'Alex Cross,' one of the few women in the movie who was of a darker complexion was…
September 27, 2012

Tracey Edmonds shares wisdom on producing films, raising kids and finding love: 'A woman can have it all'

Tracey Edmonds story is far more complicated, far less sensational than most will want to admit — and probably wouldn’t…
September 21, 2012

Catching up with Elise Neal: Actress talks life, hair and controversial new film that examines black church

Elise Neal is in a term, down-to-earth. TheGrio had the chance to speak with the gorgeous forty-something actress, and much…
May 31, 2012

Will and Jada Smith celebrate 15 years of marriage

EURWEB - Will and Jada Smith have proven to the world that being in Hollywood and married is possible. The…