Meghan Markle, actress and Duchess of Sussex, voiced her support for Black Lives Matter in a virtual commencement address delivered to the graduating class of 2020 at her alma mater, Immaculate Heart High School in Los Angeles. In her speech, Markle admitted that over the past few days she’d grappled with finding the right words to say, if any, about the recent wave of protests and the killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and others. But she noted: “I realized, the only wrong thing to say is to say nothing. Because George Floyd’s life mattered, and Breonna Taylor’s life mattered, and Philando Castile’s life mattered, and Tamir Rice’s life mattered, and so did so many other people whose names we know and whose names we don’t know. Stephon Clark. His life mattered.” Related How to Watch Oprah's Interview With Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Online Rep. Cori Bush Demands Answers on Treatment of BLM Protesters vs. Trump Insurrectionists Related … [Read more...] about Meghan Markle Expresses Support for Black Lives Matter During Graduation Speech
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Janelle Monáe On Writing “Turntables”, Supporting Stacey Abrams & Creating “More Stories Of Black Joy”
Got a new agenda, With a new dream, I’m kicking out the old regime, Liberation, elevation, education. The lyrics of Janelle Monáe’s Oscar shortlisted song, “Turntables” are a call for accountability flavored with positive promise. Written for the Liz Garbus and Lisa Cortés-directed documentary about Georgia political activist Stacey Abrams, All In: The Fight for Democracy , Monáe’s song aligns in every sense with Abrams’ single-minded refusal to tolerate insidious, endemic and overwhelming voter suppression following her 2018 run for governor of Georgia. Rapping about a “new dream”, Monáe speaks to the long-sought turning of a societal and political tide in this country. The call came early on in the pandemic. As an Abrams fan and a Georgia voter herself, Monáe had previously offered to help Abrams in any way she could. But when the documentary team approached, Monáe was, she says, “not in a healthy space mentally”. Not only were her tour dates disappearing and … [Read more...] about Janelle Monáe On Writing “Turntables”, Supporting Stacey Abrams & Creating “More Stories Of Black Joy”
The Best Musician-Inspired Black Jeans to Wear Right Now
Products featured are independently selected by our editorial team and we may earn a commission from purchases made from our links; the retailer may also receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Black jeans are a wardrobe staple – whether you’re a rockstar, a platinum-selling rapper or a normal dude. Since the beginning of the rock-and-roll movement, musicians of almost every genre have opted for black jeans, utilizing the garment’s rebellious edge and effortless style. But denim’s dark side is now for everyone. The best black jeans are an easy-to-wear part of any wardrobe, no matter your personal style. Musicians have long been adopting and popularizing certain pieces of clothing, but the rise of black jeans was different. When Levi’s wanted to test their new black jeans in the fifties (the first real brand effort to sell black denim) they turned to the king of rock – Elvis – who was making Jailhouse Rock at the time. After Elvis was spotted wearing the new … [Read more...] about The Best Musician-Inspired Black Jeans to Wear Right Now
Landmark Sunshine, New York Film Mainstay, Will Fade To Black On January 21
Landmark has confirmed Sunday, January 21 as the date when the Sunshine art house will screen its final reel, Deadline has learned. The five-screen complex, which opened in 2001, has been a hotspot in New York for cinephiles and specialty distributors alike but will now make way for retail development. While the theater’s exit has long been expected, the news adds to an already melancholy winter for the New York specialty film business. The Lincoln Plaza Cinemas on the Upper West Side, a longtime indie temple, is also closing this month and its famed programmer Dan Talbot died last month. Ted Mundorff , CEO of Landmark Theatres , took a pragmatic tone when reached by Deadline. “We’ve known it was coming,” he said. No special programming or commemoration is planned on the final weekend, he confirmed. “There’s nothing to celebrate.” Landmark, which now has 260 screens in 53 sites across the U.S., will turn its attentions to nurturing its newest New York location, on … [Read more...] about Landmark Sunshine, New York Film Mainstay, Will Fade To Black On January 21
FX’s Groundbreaking ‘Pose’ To End With Season 3; “We Got To Tell The Exact Story We Wanted” Says Ryan Murphy
FX ’s groundbreaking series Pose is set to walk its final ball. The series co-created by Ryan Murphy , Brad Falchuk and Steven Canals will enter its third and final season on May 2 at 10pm ET/PT with its first two episodes of its seven-episode run. The series finale will shablam its way to FX on June 6. The news was revealed during Good Morning America on Friday. In this final season, it’s now 1994 and ballroom feels like a distant memory for Blanca (Mj Rodriguez) who struggles to balance being a mother with being a present partner to her new love, and her latest role as a nurse’s aide. Meanwhile, as AIDS becomes the leading cause of death for Americans ages 25 to 44, Pray Tell (Billy Porter) contends with unexpected health burdens. Elsewhere, the emergence of a vicious new upstart house forces the House of Evangelista members to contend with their legacy. Related Story 'Impeachment: American Crime Story': Edie Falco To Play Hillary Clinton In Ryan … [Read more...] about FX’s Groundbreaking ‘Pose’ To End With Season 3; “We Got To Tell The Exact Story We Wanted” Says Ryan Murphy