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The Mecca of Black Storytelling

The largest Black film festival in the United States returns to Los Angeles from February 7th to the 22nd. Founded by actor and activist, Danny Glover, the 34th Annual Pan African Film & Arts Festival (PAFF) will take place at The Culver Theater and Cinemark Baldwin Hills, and celebrate the

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The Supreme Justice

In Becoming Thurgood on PBS, we meet the Black man beyond the black robe. Watch the full episode here.

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Quick Look: "MICHAEL"

The Michael Jackson biopic is directed by Antoine Fuqua and stars Jaafar Jackson, Coleman Domingo, and Nia Long. Who's bad?

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The Joke Is On Us

Welcome to the world of moltbots. Ugh. Here we go... From Cade Metz of the New York Times: "Last Wednesday, Matt Schlicht, a technologist living in a small town just south of Los Angeles, launched a new social network called Moltbook...In just two days, more than 10,000

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"I was like, this is an incredible story and an incredible woman. Let's put her on stage.”

From Jacob Aloi at MPR News: "Composer Florence Price’s music once reached major American orchestras. In the 1930s her works were performed by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, making her the first Black woman to achieve that recognition. Within a generation, her story has largely dropped out of the

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Street. Play. Love.

Steph and Ayesha Curry's mission to reimagine playgrounds in the city of Oakland.

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We Remember

A 14-foot bronze and granite monument stands outside First Baptist Church in Rocky Mount, Virginia, honoring the United States Colored Troops and their pivotal role in the Civil War. Never forget. Never, ever forget. From Monica Johnson at WSLS News: "The Franklin County NAACP has unveiled a monument honoring

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Quick Look: "LIVING HARRIET TUBMAN"

The short film, which will premier at the Black History Film Festival in Washington, D.C., focuses on Nancy Whittle, a longtime reenactment artist in California. We out.

Rest in Peace and Power

Gloria Wade-Gayles

An HBCU educator, author, and champion for African-American women. From Jamal Watson via the EDULedger: "Born on July 1, 1937, in Memphis, Tennessee, to Bertha and Robert Wade, Wade-Gayles would become one of the most influential voices in comparative women's studies and African American literary criticism, building

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Quick Look: "TO ADAEGO WITH LOVE"

The Nigerian period romantic drama is directed by Nwamaka Chikezie.

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All the Flavors

Chef Dieuveil Malonga has traveled to nearly every country in Africa, tasting dishes and discovering traditions. He's sharing what he's learned.

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The Power of TRINITY

Superstar artist and entrepreneur will.i.am is preparing to build a new kind of Nvidia-powered A.I. vehicle. Addis, here we come.

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Quick Look: "SEEDS"

The celebrated documentary, directed by Brittany Shyne and executive produced by Tessa Thompson, focuses on the ongoing challenges faced by Black generational farmers in the U.S. Remember who we are. ‘Seeds’ Review: Nine Years in the Making, a Film as Patient and Persevering as the Black Farmers It DocumentsIn

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Here's What to Expect

Vista Equity Partners founder and CEO, Robert Smith, details what he intends to do with A.I. Listen closely.

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Really? A Trillion More?

Jensen Huang, the CEO of Nvidia, says more than a trillion dollars is needed to support and sustain the world's new A.I. expectations. C'mon, be honest. Is that really all? Of course it isn't.

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Quick Look: "Invisible Warriors: African American Women in World War II"

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Quick Look: "GOAT"

The animated film is produced by Stephen Curry and features the voices of Gabrielle Union, Caleb McLaughlin, Jennifer Lewis, and Aaron Pierre.

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In His Own Words

Over the years, the words and sentiments of Dr. King have been quoted, misquoted, twisted, and distorted. Here you can find, courtesy of the King Research and Education Institute at Stanford University, a few lesser-known speeches, sermons, essays, and articles that reveal more clearly, I believe, the MLK beyond the

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Africa and the A.I. Frontier

According to Hardy Pemhiwa, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cassava Technologies, Africa is in the midst of writing its own A.I. playbook. See if you agree.

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Marcus Samuelson on Ethiopia's Culinary and Hospitality Heritage.

The world renowned chef recently spoke at a conference in Addis Ababa.

MONEY MOVES

NBA Superstar Jaylen Brown on the Promise of Player Equity

The Cal graduate recently appeared on Bloomberg Newsmakers. Go Bears!

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Ethiopian Skies

The groundbreaking ceremony for the much anticipated Bishoftu International Airport took place on January 10th. The grand airport, which will serve as the new home of Ethiopian Airlines, will be the largest in Africa, projected to handle over one hundred million passengers annually. Prepare for takeoff.

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Eye and Eye

Spike Lee and Ryan Coogler discuss their film careers, working with iconic talent, and the enduring power of great films. Say what again.

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Quick Look: "RELATIONSHIP GOALS" - Starring Kelly Rowland

The film is produced by Devon Franklin and also stars Method Man and Robin Thede.

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"They" Are Coming

An update on the state of humanoid robotics, courtesy of 60 Minutes.