Ava Duvernay

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February 25, 2020
Black and Brown Bernie Sanders supporters need to hold the campaign accountable for the problematic behavior of the more overzealous…
Ava DuVernay theGrio.com
February 24, 2020
Supporters of Sen Bernie Sanders sent film director Ava Duvernay death threats after she made a critique of the presidential…
Nipsey Hussle thegrio.com
February 11, 2020
Netflix has picked up a feature-length documentary on Nipsey Hussle’s life, produced and directed by Ava DuVernay, after a bidding…
Just Mercy
February 7, 2020
Check out our list of would-be Oscars nominees if #OscarsSoWhite wasn’t a thing and more Black actors and creators made…
Lashana Lynch
February 7, 2020
Check out all of the fabulous red carpet looks from the red carpet at the annual Essence Black Women in…
Robert Townsend
February 5, 2020
Check out an exclusive clip of Robert Townsend in ‘They’ve Gotta Have Us’ the three-part docuseries about Black cinema directed…
January 20, 2020
Here's a rundown of reasons we can't wait to get to the 2020 Sundance Film Festival in Park City including…
Ava Duvernay theGrio.com
January 13, 2020
Ava DuVernay, who won the Critics’ Choice award for "Best Limited Series," received a standing ovation from the crowd for…
Ava DuVernay and Melina Matsoukas thegrio
January 7, 2020
The Directors Guild of America has announced its nominations for the 2019-20 awards season and they include Ava DuVernay and…
Bloomberg
January 3, 2020
Ava DuVernay is checking Michael Bloomberg over his administration spending millions in opposition to compensating the Central Park Exonerated Five.
Ava DuVernay theGrio.com
December 30, 2019
Writer, director, and producer Ava DuVernay made a major mark on the entertainment world over the past ten years and…
John Lewis thegrio.com
December 30, 2019
Immediately after Georgia congressman John Lewis revealed that he is battling stage IV pancreatic cancer, an outpouring of support erupted
Ava DuVernay thegrio.com
December 9, 2019
“When They See Us,” Ava Duvernay’s limited Netflix series that recounts the stories of the Central Park Five, was shut…
Ava DuVernay
November 9, 2019
Ava DuVernay has been recognized for another incredible milestone. The award-winning filmmaker and Warner Horizon Scripted Television was recently recognized for…
Ava DuVernay
November 5, 2019
Ava DuVernay is speaking out against the Academy for disqualifying 'Liopnheart' a film that would have been Nigeria's first Oscar…
Ava DuVernay thegrio.com
October 15, 2019
John E. Reid and Associates filed a federal lawsuit against Netflix and Ava Duvernay, alleging that they defamed the “Reid…
Diahann Carroll
October 4, 2019
Ava DuVernay, Sanaa Lathan, Reverend Jesse Jackson and more celebs pay tribute to legendary, trailblazing actress Diahann Carroll.
Gelin wrongful arrest thegrio.com
September 29, 2019
Commissioner for the city of Tamarac, FL, Elberg Mike Gelin called out sheriff deputy Joshua Gallardo for wrongfully arresting him…
ava duvernay
September 22, 2019
'When They See Us' was nominated for 16 Emmy Awards but the four-part Netflix series drected by Ava DuVernay only…
Jharrel Jerome
September 22, 2019
Jharrel Jerome won the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie for his portrayal of Korey…