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The 67th Primetime Emmy Award Nominations

James — Thu, 16 Jul 2015 18:29:24 +0000

The Primetime Emmy nominations were announced this morning, and we got some decent representation, which is more than we can say for the Oscars. Check below to see if your favorite Black actor/filmmaker was nominated for an Emmy. Who do you think was snubbed?

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series

Anthony Anderson – Black-ish

Don Cheadle – House of Lies

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

Niecy Nash – Getting On

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

Andre Braugher – Brooklyn Nine-Nine

Keegan-Michael Key – Key & Peele

Titus Burgess – Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

Outstanding Variety Sketch Series

Key & Peele

Outstanding TV Movie

Bessie

Nightingale

Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series

Cicely Tyson – How to Get Away with Murder

Khandi Alexander – Scandal

Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series

Reg E. Cathey – House of Cards

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie

Regina King – American Crime

Angela Bassett – American Horror Story: Freak Show

Mo’Nique – Bessie

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie

Michael Kenneth Williams – Bessie

Outstanding Writing for a Limited Series, Movie, or Dramatic Special

John Ridley – American Crime, “Episode One”

Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series, Movie, or Dramatic Special

Dee Rees – Bessie

Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series

Key & Peele

The 67th Primetime Emmy Awards will air September 20 at 8/7c on FOX.

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Black Girls Rock! 2015

James — Sun, 05 Apr 2015 18:49:21 +0000

Tonight is Black Girls Rock! Black Girls Rock! is an annual award show that highlights and honors the achievement of Black women in various fields. Among those honored will be Jada Pinkett Smith, Cicely Tyson, and Ava DuVernay. Tracee Ellis Ross and Regina King are hosting. Our Black women are worth celebrating so tune in. Follow us on Instagram as we’ll be showcasing photos from the event.

Black Girls Rock! airs tonight at 7/6c on BET and Centric.

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2015 Black Reel Awards Winners

James — Sat, 21 Feb 2015 22:47:50 +0000

The winners of the 2015 Black Reel Awards were announced Thursday, February 19, 2015. Selma, Dear White People, Gun Hill, and The Trip to Bountiful were big winners. The full list can be found below.