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Ava Duvernay's remembers her father after passed away earlier this week.

While some will be watching the live broadcast of the 88th Academy Awards this coming Sunday, a bevy of Black entertainers and celebrities will make their way to Flint, Mich. Director Ava DeVernay, actor Jesse Williams, comedian Hannibal Buress and several other big names will be joined together in solidarity for the #JUSTICEFORFLINT event on […]

Ava Duvernay lands a major directing role with Disney and Dreamworks.

Black History Month

Here, we celebrate a few of our favorite Black producers and directors who are making sure our stories are told authentically in Hollywood.

NewsOne was present for the Harlem-based organization's show, in which they honored director Ava DuVernay, Black Lives Matter, actress and playwright Danai Gurira, actor Hill Harper, and MSNBC's Melissa Harris-Perry.

Steven Spielberg may produce Lupita Nyong'o's next film "Intelligent Life" which is rumored to have Ava DuVernay as the director.

If a film is centered on the lives of African-Americans and other marginalized individuals, it passes this must-needed test.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has unveiled new plans to increase diversity among the Academy's membership.

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Roland Martin talks with some of the hottest directors, actors, and musicians who continue to leave their mark on pop culture.

Black directors are winning in Hollywood right now! First Ryan Coogler was tapped to direct "Black Panther" now Ava DuVernay direct the next installment in the 'Star Wars' franchise.