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Jan 6
January
Dancer
Film & TV
Michaela DePrince
DePrince (1995-2024) pirouetted her way into the hearts of Americans with her inspiring story and exceptional talent, beautifully showcased in the 2011 documentary "First Position."
Jan 10
January
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Jane "Jennie" Louise Van Der Zee Touissant Welcome
Touissant Welcome (1885-1956), the self described "Foremost Female Artist of the Race".
Jan 11
January
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Higher Learning
Higher Learning (1995), directed by John Singleton, follows the intersecting lives of three freshmen at the fictional Columbus University as they navigate racial tensions, identity struggles, and political radicalization, featuring Omar Epps, Tyra Banks, Kristy Swanson, Michael Rapaport, and Laurence Fishburne in key roles. The film explores themes of racism, sexual assault, and extremism through its portrayal of campus life, culminating in a tragic shooting that exposes the deep-seated social issues within the university community.
Feb 12
February
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School Daze
Starring Tisha Campbell
Feb 14
February
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Entertainment
Author
Jessie Maple Patton
Cinematographer, Director, Writer
Mar 19
March
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The Women of Brewster Place
Outstanding cast, based on a novel by Gloria Naylor.
Apr 7
April
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Sparkle (1976)
Apr 12
April
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Harlem Renaissance
Stompin' at the Savoy
Directed by Debbie Allen and set in 1930's Harlem, 'Stompin' at the Savoy' follows the lives of four friends as they navigate the complexities of love, friendship, and following their dreams in the vibrant world of jazz and swing dancing amidst the backdrop of World War II and the limitations imposed by class, gender, and racial prejudices.
Apr 16
April
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Love & Basketball
Apr 17
April
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Imitation of Life
May 3
May
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A Rage in Harlem
Jun 9
June
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What's Love Got to Do with It?
Jun 12
June
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Orfeu Negro/Black Orpheus
Orfeu Negro is a 1959 tragedy starring Marpessa Dawn. It is based on the Greek story of Orpheus and Eurydice set in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil during Carnaval.
Jun 24
June
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Porgy and Bess
Starring Dorothy Dandridge and Sydney Potier.
Jun 28
June
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Boomerang
An ensemble cast starring Halle Berry, Robin Givens, Eartha Kitt, Tisha Campbell, and Eddie Murphy.
Jun 29
June
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Coming to America
A Box Office smash!
Jul 12
July
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Boyz n the Hood
Starring Nia Long, Cubs Good Jr, Angela Bassett, and Laurence Fishburne
Jul 13
July
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Cleopatra Jones
Jul 23
July
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Poetic Justice
Starring Janet Jackson, Regina King, Tupac Shakur....
Sep 24
September
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Sounder
Released September 24, 1972
Sep 24
September
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A Different World
Sep 27
September
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Paris Blues
Sidney Poitier and Diahann Carroll
Sep 28
September
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Jason's Lyric
Starring Jada Pinkett Smith and Allen Payne.
Oct 5
October
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Carmen Jones
Oct 8
October
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Mahogany
Oct 21
October
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Eloyce King Gist
Filmmaker
Oct 22
October
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Entertainment
Julie Dash
Filmmaker
Oct 24
October
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The Wiz
Nov 6
November
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Set it Off
Starring Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett Smith, Kimberly Elise, and Vivica Fox
Nov 18
November
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Malcom X
Nov 26
November
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Anna Lucasta (1958)
Eartha Kitt and Sammy Davis Jr.
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