NEWS ROUNDUP: Johnson Publishing Sells Ebony & Jet…

Chicago-based Johnson Publishing has decided to sell Ebony and Jet Magazines to the Clear View Group in Austin, Texas.
06.15.16
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16 Sexy Photos Of Best Buds Ryan Coogler…
01.07.16
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16 Sexy Photos Of Best Buds Ryan Coogler…
01.07.16

Why Do The Oscars Overlook Modern Black Films…

The Academy Awards have no problem honoring historical dramas, period pieces or scripts “based on a true story,” but has…
02.02.21

Ex-Transit Officer Who Killed Oscar Grant Wins Lawsuit

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A jury rejected a civil rights lawsuit on Tuesday filed by the father of an unarmed…
04.10.18

The First Black Academy President Cheryl Boone Speaks…

The 2014 Academy Awards are tonight (March 1) and newcomers Lupita Nyong’o and Chiwetel Ejiofor are up for their first…
02.02.21

I’d Like To Thank The Academy: ‘Fruitvale Station’…

The 2014 Academy Award nominations were announced today with two prominent Black films–”Fruitvale Station” and “The Butler” noticeably missing from…
07.03.19

“Mandela,” “Fruitvale Station,” “The Butler” Biggest Oscar Snubs

  News of the films being missed out comes as a shock to the public and those in the film…
02.02.21

COMMENTARY: Really, Oscars? 2014 Noms Shady Business As…

Last year was supposed to be a banner film for Black filmmakers. Fruitvale Station, The Butler, and 12 Years a…
01.17.14

Must See: Oprah Talks with Nelson Mandela and…

In honor of the passing of Nelson Mandela, the OWN network will air Oprah‘s historic interview with Nelson Mandela from 2000 tonight…
07.03.19

Oscar Grant’s Father Can Sue Oakland Police Officer…

A federal appeals court says Oscar Grant‘s father can sue the Northern California transit officer who shot and killed his son…
07.03.19

What Change Will Boycotting Bring? Change the Laws

Rev. Al Sharpton made a call to action when he said we’ve turned Trayvon Martin’s tragic death from a moment…
07.31.13

5 Reasons You Should See “Fruitvale Station”

“Fruitvale Station” is not just the name of the movie, it’s the actual Bay Area Transit Station (BART) where the…
07.28.13

Kevin Frazier Recaps Celebrity Reactions to the Zimmerman…

OMG! Insider Kevin Frazier talks with the TJMS crew about celebrity reactions to the George Zimmerman verdict including Jennifer Hudson,…
07.18.13