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Amber Ruffin ‘Non-Evil Twin’ pilot ordered by NBC

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Anika Noni Rose to star in Showtime’s ‘Let the Right One In’

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Donald Faison to play Professor Utonium in live-action ‘Powerpuff Girls’ pilot

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‘Saturdays,’ produced by Marsai Martin, headed to Disney Channel

A pilot for Saturdays, a series produced by 16-year-old Black-ish talent Marsai Martin, has been ordered at Disney Channel. Saturdays
/ March 12, 2021
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Sarah Cooper comedy pilot ordered by CBS

After going viral last year with hilarious TikTok videos, CBS has ordered a comedy pilot from comedian Sarah Cooper. Cooper
/ March 2, 2021

Unbounded after an accident leaves her paralyzed, Black woman achieves milestone

A woman who was paralyzed in an auto accident six years ago has overcome her physical challenges to become the
/ July 23, 2019
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Black female pilot makes history in Alabama National Guard

An Alabama woman has made history as the first black female pilot in the state National Guard’s history.
/ July 26, 2018
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Trayvon Martin to receive honorary aviation degree from Florida Memorial University

Florida Memorial University, a historically black college, has announced that Trayvon Martin will be receiving a posthumous, honorary aviation degree
/ May 5, 2017
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

American Airlines co-pilot dies just minutes before landing

An American Airlines flight safely landed after its co-pilot fell ill in-flight and died.
/ March 30, 2017
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Laverne Cox to star in ABC pilot ‘The Trustee’ produced by Elizabeth Banks

Laverne Cox to star in ABC pilot ‘The Trustee’ produced by Elizabeth Banks…
/ March 8, 2017