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Rest In Peace Carl Weathers(AKA Apollo Creed)

Rest In Peace Carl Weathers(AKA Apollo Creed)

Carl Weathers as Apollo Creed in “Rocky IV” (1985). He was a key part of one of Hollywood’s most successful movie franchises.Credit…MGM, via

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Richard Roundtree - The One and Only Shaft

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Richard Roundtree – The One and Only John Shaft

Recently, actor Richard Roundtree passed away at 81 years old. However, he left a legacy that forever changed the image of black men on film

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Flashdance: What An Amazing 40th Anniversary!!!

The classic 1983 hit film Flashdance has approached its 40th anniversary.  It is one of my favorite films to watch and has stood the test of

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Sidney Poitier: The Man That Revolutionized Black Hollywood

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Sidney Poitier: The Man That Revolutionized Black Hollywood

Sidney Poitier as Mark Thackeray, a teacher in a tough London school, in To Sir, With Love, 1968, based on ER Braithwaite’s autobiographical

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The Godfather of Modern Black Cinema

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The Godfather of Modern Black Cinema

Melvin Van Peebles Getty Images Groundbreaking filmmaker Melvin Van Peebles passed away two months ago, but left an unforgettable impact on

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The Celebration of Life Click on link in Bio below: http://internationalwayne101.wordpress.com/2021/09/05/the-celebration-of-life/#anotherroundmovie #denmark #alcoholism #addiction #struggle

The Celebration of Life

One of the most recent films that I saw was called Another Round from Denmark. The film did a great job of addressing the issues of alcoholi

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What’s Going On: A Timeless Album For The Ages Click on link below: https://internationalwayne101.wordpress.com/2021/05/18/whats-going-on-a-timeless-album-for-the-ages/ #whatsgoingonalbum #marvingaye #berrygordy #blacklivesmatter #equality #georgefloyd #humanity #innercitybluesmakemewannaholler #mercymercyme #motownrecords #music #policebrutality #poverty #racialdiscrimination #socialjustice #vietnamwar

What’s Going On: A Timeless Album For The Ages

Fifty years ago, Marvin Gaye’s album What’s Going On was released and went on to become an all-time classic. Its release was necessary durin

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What Does An Academy Award Really Value?

MATT SAYLES/A.M.P.A.S. VIA GETTY IMAGES The 2021 Academy Awards looked very different from previous years as a result of the ongoing pandemi

What Does An Academy Award Really Value? Click on link below: #2021academyawards #academyofmotionpictureartsandsciences #angelabassett #chadwickboseman #cicelytyson #dorothydandridge #jamesearljo es #laurencefishburne #maraineysblackbottom #nomination #willsmith

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If It Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It Click on link below: https://internationalwayne101.wordpress.com/2021/03/20/if-it-aint-broke-dont-fix-it/#Coming2America #eddiemurphy #shariheadley #arseniohall #jamesearljones #johnamos #lesliejones #teyanataylor #traceymorgan #wesleysnipes #zamunda #throne #ComingToAmerica

If It Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It

“Coming 2 America” Amazon Prime Video Eddie Murphy’s most recent release Coming 2 America lacked the substance and class that made the origi

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Cicely Tyson: An Unforgettable Class Act Click on link below: https://internationalwayne101.wordpress.com/2021/02/05/cicely-tyson-an-unforgettable-class-act/ #awomancalledmoses #acting #blaxploitationfilms #bustinloosemovie #cicelytyson #craft #diaryofamadblackwoman #EmmyAwards #Hollywood #honoraryoscar2018 #hoodlummovie #howtogetawaywithmurder #image #kingminiseries #pioneer #presidentialmedaloffreedom #rootstvseries #soundermovie #stereotypes #televisionhalloffame #theautobiographyofmissjanepittman #themarvacollinsstory #thetriptobountifulplay #wilmarudolphstory #thewomenofbrewsterplace #TonyAwards #womantrailblazers

Cicely Tyson: An Unforgettable Class Act

Tyson won two Emmys in 1974 for her role in The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman.(AP) Legendary actress Cicely Tyson recently passed away

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The Struggle for Equality Continues. Click on link below: http://internationalwayne101.wordpress.com/2020/12/29/1858 #atticusfreeman #blackwallstreet #bookofnames #courtneybvance #demons #emmetttill #evilspirits #georgefreeman #jimcrowlaws #jonathanmajors #jurneesmollett #letitialewis #lovecraftcountry #michaelkwilliams #monsters #montrosefreeman #policebrutality #racism #sciencefictionhorror #sundowntowns #supernatural #tulsaracemassacre

The Struggle for Equality Continues

One of the best series that I have seen recently was Lovecraft Country. Overall, it portrayed black people from a different perspective and

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Common Sense Is Not Common Nowadays Click on link in below: http://internationalwayne101.wordpress.com/2020/12/17/common-sense-is-not-common-nowadays/ #letitiawright #blackpanthermovie #covid_19 #covid19vaccine #criticalthinking #freedomofexpression #society

Common Sense Is Not Common Nowadays

Actress Letitia Wright, best known for her role as Shuri in the hugely successful film Black Panther, faced heavy criticism for sharing a vi

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Serving and Meeting The Needs of Black America Click on link below: http://internationalwayne101.wordpress.com/2020/12/04/serving-and-meeting-the-needs-of-black-america/ #acontractwithblackamerica #americandescendantsofslaves #blacklivesmatter #icecube #policereform #racialdiscrimination #racialwealthgap #unity

Serving and Meeting The Needs of Black America

Most recently, hip-hop artist/actor/entrepreneur Ice Cube created “A Contract With Black America” that would aim to address the needs of the

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A Tribute to Sean Connery: Unforgettable in Every Way

A Tribute to Sean Connery: Unforgettable in Every Way

Film legend Sean Connery just recently passed away at 90 years old but his legacy left an impact with generations of fans throughout his distinguished career.  My favorite all-time Sean Connery role is his portrayal of James Bond.  The role of James Bond in the film Dr.No(1962) made him an internationally known star.  His portrayal embodied the true definition of a man that displayed class,…

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Chadwick Boseman: Icon of Black Pride

Chadwick Boseman: Icon of Black Pride

Chadwick Boseman (File image)Getty/Marvel Studios/Chestnut Ridge Prod./Legendary Pictures Prod./Universal Pictures

Recently, the film world lost an incredibly talented actor more than two weeks ago.  Actor Chadwick Boseman passed away from a four year battle with…

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The Time For Change Is Now

The Time For Change Is Now

Spike Lee’s Da 5 Bloodswas an excellent film that did a good job of honoring the lives of black soldiers that fought and died during the Vietnam War. There are not a lot of films that show the struggles and inequalities these soldiers encountered on the battlefield from our perspective. Black people have fought in every war that this country has participated in since its inception. Therefore,…

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When Is Enough Gonna Be Enough???? Last month, actor John Boyega, best known for his role in the popular Star Wars film…