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Oscar voters objected to the ‘Selma’ cast wearing Black Lives Matter shirts, David Oyelowo reveals

Academy Awards voters complained about David Oyelowo speaking out against racism.

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Ava DuVernay is making a sci-fi series for Amazon

She and ‘Rise of Skywalker’ second unit director Victoria Mahoney are adapting Octavia Butler’s heralded ‘Dawn.’

On by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Trump refuses to apologize for Central Park Five death penalty ads

‘They admitted their guilt,’ Trump said.

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Central Park Five prosecutor calls Netflix portrayal an ‘outright fabrication’

She says the Netflix series ‘defames’ her, but people aren’t buying it.

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Ava DuVernay inadvertently launched a debate about the merits of calling someone an 'Auntie.'

Ava DuVernay launches debate over term ‘Auntie’

Once again, Black Twitter had a long night.

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Netflix’s ‘When They See Us’ ignites call for boycott of prosecutor’s books

Fairstein allegedly tried to ‘negotiate’ her involvement in the series.

On by Audra Schroeder

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Ava DuVernay signs on for DC superhero movie ‘New Gods’

Ava DuVernay will join Patty Jenkins in the DC universe.

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Ava DuVernay confirms she won’t direct a ‘Star Wars’ film

She confirmed she isn’t interested in joining the franchise.

On by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Why is ‘The Cloverfield Paradox’ on Netflix and not in theaters?

‘The Cloverfield Paradox’ was originally meant to be released in IMAX.

On by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Look at all the amazing women in Jay-Z’s ‘Family Feud’ video

‘Nobody wins when the family feuds.’

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Ava DuVernay, activists plead with Alabama to ‘be on right side of history’

Twitter points out Alabama’s past progressive wins—and how Roy Moore would be an abomination.

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The trailer for Ava DuVernay’s ‘A Wrinkle in Time’ has finally arrived

It’s hauntingly beautiful.

On by Samantha Grasso

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First look: Ava DuVernay’s ‘A Wrinkle in Time’ ushers in a new, inclusive brand of sci-fi

Oprah’s eyebrows slay.

On by Sarah Jasmine Montgomery

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Ava DuVernay to helm Netflix series about the Central Park Five

She’ll dive into the infamous case that even captivated Trump.

On by Christine Friar

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5 directors Marvel should consider for ‘Black Panther’

If not Ava DuVernay, then who? We have a few ideas.

On by Aja Romano

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