When They See Us

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August 13, 2019
African American television writers, producers, performers and other creators are getting honors from Black film critics who feel their time…
Ava DuVernay thegrio.com
July 24, 2019
Ava DuVernay's four-part drama chronicling the ordeal of the Central Park Five will get major honors among the organization of…
When They See Us
July 16, 2019
Beyonce, Niecy Nash, Viola Davis, Don Cheadle, STerling K. Brown and several stars of Ava DuVernay's 'When They See Us'…
Ava DuVernay thegrio.com
June 26, 2019
The story of the Central Park Five, who were wrongfully convicted of a vicious rape when they were just boys…
Storm Reid thegrio.com
June 23, 2019
Storm Reid was honored with the RIsing Star Award at the BETher Awards and spoke to TheGrio about her gritty…
June 19, 2019
Actor and humanitarian Blair Underwood spoke to theGrio about his support of the Dignity for All curriculum and being a…
Donald Trump thegrio.com
June 19, 2019
White House correspondent April Ryan asked President Donald Trump about his comments regarding the exonerated Central Park Five.
June 13, 2019
Oprah Winfrey’s interview with the Central Park Five left writer Ernest Owens with unexpectedly feelings than what heexpected to experience.
June 13, 2019
Elizabeth Lederer, the Manhattan Assistant District Attorney, who prosecuted the “Central Park Five” whose convictions were ultimately overturned, has resigned…
Yusef Salaam, Korey Wise, Ava DuVernay, Raymond Santana, Kevin Richardson and Antron McCay attend Netflix's FYSEE event for "When They See Us" at Netflix FYSEE at Raleigh Studios on June 09, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images)
June 10, 2019
Since the release of Ava DuVerynay’s masterful portrayal of the railroading of five teens of color in 1989 in When…
June 7, 2019
Since the release of "When They See Us," Linda Fairstein has been forced to resign from at least two nonprofit…
June 6, 2019
It's time that Linda Fairstein be disbarred for what she did as part of the prosecuting team that sent the…
Linda Fairstein attends The 16th Annual Authors In Kind Benefiting God's Love We Deliver at The Metropolitan Club on April 17, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Patrick McMullan/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)
June 4, 2019
Linda Fairstein the deceitful prominent figure who led the prosecution of the five Black boys who were dubbed the Central…
June 3, 2019
NY Assembly Member Michael Blake delivers this testimony after watching the final two episodes of Ava DuVernay’s Netflix series, When…
Jharrel Jerome
June 3, 2019
Jharrel Jerome, who played Korey Wise in 'When They See Us' took his performance to a new level, but there…
When They See us
May 28, 2019
Actor Jharrel Jerome, perhaps best known for his role in "Moonlight," recalls walking to school a few years ago in…
May 24, 2019
Ava DuVernay delivers her best work to date with 'When They See Us' a four-part series on the Central Park…
She's Gotta Have It
May 23, 2019
Check out our list of binge-worthy TV shows and must-see films that you should consider catching up on over Memorial…
When They See us
May 21, 2019
Oprah Winfrey, Ava DuVernay, Niecy Nash, and more stars turn out for the world premiere of Netflix's 'When They See…
The Red Line
April 24, 2019
An exclusive clip of Ava DuVernay's new CBS drama 'The Red Line' starring Emayatzy Corinealdi, Aliyah Royale, Noah Wyle, premiering…