The phrase “black is beautiful” referred to a broad embrace of black culture and identity. It called for an appreciation of the black past as a worthy legacy, and it inspired cultural pride in contemporary black achievements. In its philosophy, ...Read More
One of the most esteemed entertainers of the 20th century, Harry Belafonte leveraged his decades-long career in music, movies, and theater to challenge racial barriers. Whether performing on the Ed Sullivan Show or marching alongside Martin Luther...Read More
The Smithsonian African American Film Festival presented by the National Museum of African American History and Culture is underway. An inaugural event, the Festival is a unique four-day cinematic experience celebrating African American visual...Read More
“Watching Oprah: The Oprah Winfrey Show and American Culture,” opens June 8 at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture, and continues through June 2019. Read More
The Earl W. and Amanda Stafford Center for African American Media Arts and the Center for the Study of African American Religious Life are proud to present the public program Cinema + Conversation: Let the Church Say Amen!. The title film is a...Read More
Pioneering filmmaker and television producer Madeline Anderson is often credited as being the first black woman to produce and direct a televised documentary film.Read More