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Who is the Wayans Family? The Close-Knit Crew Has Kept Black Folks Howling Since the 1980s

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It’s hard to become the master of anything, but one thing’s for certain, the Wayans family has mastered comedy in a way that’s never been done before. Now, their decades-long catalog is being recognized after the NAACP announced they will be inducted in the NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame. Read more…

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5 Little Known Facts About Iconic ‘Friday’ Movie

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As hard as it may be to believe, 2025 marks the 30th anniversary of the cult classic film, “Friday.” Read more…

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Iconic Black Films, TV Shows That Turn 30, Including ‘Waiting to Exhale, ‘Bad Boys’ And More

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It may be hard to believe but it’s been 30 years since 1995, a year that proved to be a good one considering the plethora of Black films and TV shows that were released. Read more…

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‘Bad Boys,’ ‘Higher Learning’ and Other Iconic Black Films and TV Shows That Turn 30 in 2025

It may be hard to believe but it’s been 30 years since 1995, a year that proved to be a good one considering the plethora of Black films and TV shows that were released. Read more…

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Our Favorite Black TV Series From the Glory Days of The WB, UPN

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Back in the day ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox had a lock on broadcast TV. With only these networks to choose from, television didn’t always feel as inclusive as we would like. Then in January 1995, both The WB and UPN launched, adding two new channels, with very distinct identities to the mix. We suddenly

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