Captain Phillips

Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

'Captain Phillips' star Barkhad Abdi is reportedly broke

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The diversity gap at the Academy Awards: Few black winners in award show's 85-year history

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From Globes to Oscars: Top black awards season contenders (SLIDESHOW)

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America held hostage: From Somali pirates to House Republicans

OPINION – Like some of their Somali analogues, the Republicans have been ignorant about how to navigate the government shutdown…
/ October 15, 2013
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

‘Captain Phillips’ star Barkhad Abdi and director defend depiction of Somali pirates

theGRIO REPORT – Somali actor Barkhad Abdi opens up about his debut acting role alongside Tom Hanks in ‘Captain Phillips’….
/ October 10, 2013
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Rookie actor, limo driver Barkhad Abdi upstages Tom Hanks in ‘Captain Phillips’

TODAY – Tom Hanks may be the actor with all the Oscars in “Captain Phillips,” but it’s Barkhad Abdi, a first-time actor who plays the lead pirate in the film, who’s sailing off with all the attention lately.
/ October 10, 2013
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

‘Captain Phillips’ trailer: Somali actor Barkhad Abdi sparks supporting Oscar buzz

theGRIO REPORT – A new trailer for the upcoming film ‘Captain Phillips’ features Tom Hanks starring as Captain Richard Phillips, and Barkhad Abdi as Muse, the Somali pirate who leads a group aboard the U.S. cargo ship…
/ August 8, 2013